“The most important thing about art is to work. Nothing else matters except sitting down every day and trying.”— Chris Guillebeau, amazon.com
“So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservatism, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more damaging to the adventur…”— Chris Guillebeau, amazon.com
“There’s an obsession factor with many quests. When you wake up at night consumed by your idea, that’s when you’ve found a quest.”— Chris Guillebeau, amazon.com
“Your comfort zone may be more like a cage you can’t escape from than a safe place you can retreat to.”— Chris Guillebeau, amazon.com
“A good plan allows for plenty of spontaneity and room for change - but without a plan at all, it's difficult to work toward something significant over time.”— Chris Guillebeau, amazon.com
“Regret is what you should fear the most. If something is going to keep you awake at night, let it be the fear of not following your dream. Be afraid of settling.”— Chris Guillebeau, amazon.com
“It’s better to be at the bottom of the ladder you want to climb than the top of one you don’t.”— Chris Guillebeau, amazon.com
“You must believe that your quest can be successful, even if no one else does. You can deal with setbacks, misadventures, and even disasters as long as you still believe you can overcome the hardships and see your way to the end.”— Chris Guillebeau, amazon.com
“Lesson: When you sense discontent, pay attention. The answer isn’t always ‘go for it’ (though often it is), but you shouldn’t neglect the stirring. Properly examined, feelings of unease can lead to a new life of purpose.”— Chris Guillebeau, amazon.com
“If you could do anything at all without regard to time or money, what would it be?”— Chris Guillebeau, amazon.com
“Before beginning, take the time to count the cost. Understanding exactly what you need to do, and then finding a way to do it, makes a quest much more feasible.”— Chris Guillebeau, amazon.com
“I want to make my life worthwhile,’ one woman said. ‘I consider myself an instrument, and if I don’t put myself to work for the greatest possible good, I’ll feel like I wasted a chance that will never return.”— Chris Guillebeau, amazon.com
“No matter how fleeting your smile is, your smile is the very beginning of your wisdom-light.”— Sri Chinmoy, amazon.com
“Maybe we should remember to smile more often. You know, just for the sake of smiling.”— Gabe Berman, amazon.com