# 3008: Why You Should Quit Your Job and Travel Around the World by Chris Guillebeau  on Living Fully

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Podcast: [Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-relationships-daily-dating-marriage-and-parenting-1054569)
Published: 2026-05-17T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3008: Chris Guillebeau challenges the common excuses people make for avoiding travel and argues that fear, comfort, and misplaced financial priorities often stand in the way of living a more meaningful life. Through thought-provoking questions about work, money, and personal fulfillment, he encourages listeners to rethink what they truly value and take action toward the experiences they’ve always dreamed about. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/why-you-should-quit-your-job-and-travel-around-the-world/ Quotes to ponder: “We choose what we value, either consciously or unconsciously.” “If you don’t take your own dreams seriously, who will?” “The more you travel, the more you realize you are at least as safe in many places around the world as you are at home.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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