“The more places I see and experience the bigger I realize the world to be… the more I realize how relatively little I know about it, how many places I still have to go, how much more there is to learn.”
This is one of my favorite Bourdain quotes. Actually, it’s one of my favorite quotes ever, because I think it so perfectly speaks to the true spirit of being a humbled explorer and a grateful adventurer.
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I saw Roadrunner the other weekend and no surprise, I loved it. Morgan Neville’s got such a gift at digging into complex lives.
Three things in particular stood out.
I was struck by how old Bourdain was when he did, well, just about everything. Becoming a dad in his early 50s, taking up jiu-jitsu at 58. But most of all, he never really traveled much until 43. And his name is kind of synonymous with adventurous travel. A helpful reminder for someone who often feels like a lot of life’s early innings went by fast.
I also felt a deep sense of gratitude for every place I’ve been. I don’t have Anthony Bourdain’s passport stamps, but mine definitely put me in one of the most privileged groups of people. All the eye opening conversations and experiences that bring you to life are so valuable. And what a gift to find ways to bring others with you.
I also thought appreciated the human empathy they brought to discussing the troubles of his final years. It’s true that sometimes you never know what someone’s going through, but it’s also true that a large portion of the time you see signs that things aren’t going okay. Always reach out. Check in. Look out for your people.
Roadrunner
