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Decisions in December Series #2... What Matters the Most

12/11/2023

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At the end of the day...ask yourself, what decisions really matter?

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It's the end of the year, which brings out the reflective nature in humans.  As one year draws to a close, another begins.  A series of questions begins to roll out from all places.

What went well this year?
What are the best memories?
What things need to change?
​What could you do differently?
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Through travel, the year provides a number of opportunities for reflection before the year ends.  Stepping away from the day-to-day life asks for consistent evaluation and reevaluation of the choices that are made on a daily basis.  When you take time to observe the world around you, and you get an opportunity to see the world in a variety of ways.  

Which leaves the most important question for the end of the year.

What really matters in a lifetime?
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It's a question that is unique to every individual.  It requires some introspection and a willingness to be open to what you really value and want most in this life.  Sure, there are so many things you can want and have.  New items flood our markets every day.  The latest and greatest fads and trends come and go. 

​But what are the things that really matter?
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For us, it's memories.  Memories of family and friends.  Memories of time well spent on experiencing the most the world has to offer.  Carpe Diem.  Seize the day.  And then do everything we can to teach others to do the same.
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Because the reality is, you can spend all of your money on things, and maybe that makes you happy.  But we want you to experience happiness that lasts.  We want you to be able to look back and life knowing you were able to spend your time with those you care about.  We want you to be able to meet people in the world that are willing to share their experiences with you, their own life stories, so that you can see that your life is a story unfolding every day, in every moment.  It's a story worth reading and rereading over and over again.
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So, as the year begins to draw to a close, take time to really reflect on the things that matter.  Let go of the things in this world and grab hold of experiences and memories that will last you a lifetime.  Make a list.  Write it down.  

Then make a plan.  2024 is waiting.

It's going to be incredible.

Get ready to make the most of it.
Check out some of our favorite videos below.  These continue to drive our decisions to travel and teach so that you can find what matters to you as well. 
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