A childhood friend of Nick joins the podcast from his hometown in Prior Lake. Skyler Hackett is a future pilot and has traveled to 68 different countries. His goal is to travel to every country on the map. He shares different stories and experiences from traveling country to country, compares and contrast the differences between America and the rest of the world, how it has shaped his mindset, creating lasting relationships and advice that he has for other travelers.

Introduction, discusses finding himself while traveling. Nick and Skyler share their experience of being an American in different countries. They also compare the differences between America and the countries they’ve been to.(0:00-11:06) Networking and creating relationships abroad and advice for people wanting to travel and while traveling. (11:08-17:04) Stories while traveling, avoiding getting scammed, pushing himself out of his comfort zone, and breaking the routine of everyday life. (17:05-26:55) How traveling has changed him. (26:55-30:32) Future as a pilot, challenging yourself, traveling in today’s age, and connecting with the Bold Perceptions community. (30:33-41:07)

***Nick's Notes: I was blown away by the Skyler I recorded with. Totally different person than the shy, quite and goofy Skyler I used to know (well maybe still goofy). It is amazing how much traveling can change a person, and the energy Skyler gave off was amazing. This episode will inspire and motivate you to live outside your comfort zone - where all the magic is. I am excited to have Skyler apart of the Bold Perceptions community, because more then likely he will be able to connect you with someone in any country you are traveling too.

QUOTES

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“My goal is to travel to every single country.”

“You cannot care about people’s opinion of you while you are traveling.”

“It’s a mental vacation, you get all the bullshit out of your head.”

“While traveling people want to help you, they are willing to take care of you”

“I’ve had to bribe cops multiple times [while traveling].”

“We as Americans don’t negotiate, and that is one of the most fun parts of traveling.”

“You got to survive the chaos while traveling and it makes you grow as a person. That is why I keep pushing to go to more and more countries.”

“I just want to see it all, it’s the biggest adventure, breaking your everyday routine. I thrive off of the disorganization.”

“You never know what will happen, any night you are in a place you have never been before.”

“There is something special about the relationships you make while traveling.”

“Traveling has made me more curious and more adventurous.”

“Now is the time of your life to take advantage of exploring the world”

“It is such simple things in life that people blame their problems on, its all your mindset”

“I am genuinely curious about traveling to North Korea and Afghanistan.”

“Most people in the world are good people.”

“Seeing how others live their day to day lives is super interesting to me.”

“Last four years have been chaos, and I’ve loved it, and now I am trying to build a career around it.”

“Be comfortable being uncomfortable.”