The School of Greatness 493 What Breaking a Global Travel Record Taught Cassie De Pecol About Life
Jun 5, 2017
Cassie De Pecol, a world traveler and environmental activist, shares her incredible journey of visiting 196 countries, giving her unique insights into life. She emphasizes using fear as motivation, the resilience required to break a global travel record, and the importance of cultural respect, especially for women. Cassie recounts humorous flying experiences and poignant moments, like farewells in Syria, highlighting the deep connections formed through travel. Her story encourages listeners to pursue their dreams and embrace the transformative power of exploration.
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Long Planning Before Launch
- Cassie planned Expedition 196 for about a year and a half before launching at the World Domination Summit.
- She publicly announced a two-and-a-half year window but privately expected to complete it in about 18 months.
Commit 110% To Your Goal
- Commit fully to your goal and make it your life to achieve it.
- Treat pursuit like a 110% effort or you risk never reaching the outcome.
Running Out Of Money Midway
- Six months into the trip Cassie ran out of money and secretly returned home to regroup without telling many people.
- She used two weeks to raise enough funds and resumed the expedition by continuously pitching sponsors each morning.