Have you ever looked forward to something for weeks or months--maybe years--just to see it vanish before your eyes? As a college student in Germany, I had spent over three months looking forward to and planning for a month-long visit to then-communist Poland, behind the Iron Curtain, with a friend. Then -- poof!-- it was gone. In a moment the trip--as my friend and I had planned it--was cancelled. Paralyzed by self-pity and disappointment, and with heavy doses homesickness, culture shock and Germany “winter blues” to top it off, I sat around wondering what to do. Until it hit me: I can go anywhere I want to! The FIRST change was in my mind: my thoughts shifted from hopelessness to thrill. The SECOND change was in my behavior: I hopped on my bike and rode to the nearest travel agent. The THIRD change was in my circumstances: next thing you know, I was flying from East Berlin to Athens, Greece! And the whole shift began in my MIND.Word of the Day: Greece (noun) Ancient country, birthplace of Western civilization, in Southeast EuropeThe month backpacking around Greece during my spring break was a time I’ll never forget.Looking for a travel destination with rich history, delicious food, stunning scenery, and friendly people? Consider a trip to Greece!Question of the Day: Do you think it’s easier to change your behavior first then your thoughts later, or vice versa? Can you think of any areas of your life where you could alter your thoughts now, and THEN see your behavior and circumstances change?Have a question or feedback? Maybe a topic you’d like to hear in a future episode? Please email Scott at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you! If you enjoy our podcasts, please subscribe, write a review, and share them on social media and by word of mouth! Those are GREAT ways to help more people find our podcasts. Please also visit us at www.DreyerCoaching.com; check out the blog posts at the bottom of the page for more information about life in the USA and the crazy English language.Stay connected!https://www.facebook.com/DreyerCoaching/http://dreyercoaching.com/en/wechathttp://dreyercoaching.com/en/linehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdreyer/