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The Art of Non-Conformity

Set Your Own Rules, Live the Life You Want, and Change the World

by Chris Guillebeau

High-Level Thoughts

A quote from this book that made me feel as if I were reading my own thoughts and feelings from the page:

“I’m afraid of the forces of mediocrity and lethargy. I’m afraid of becoming too comfortable or getting lazy. • When I travel, I’m afraid of trying to speak another language. • Sometimes I feel paralyzed. People say they want to travel with me, and I think, “Oh no—then they would figure out that it’s not always that exciting.” • I’m afraid that people will think I’m faking it. • I’m scared of getting older and missing out on something I should have already done.”