Tony Wheeler, co-founder of Lonely Planet, shares his adventurous journey from modest beginnings to building a $115 million travel empire. He recounts the chaotic inception of his iconic guidebooks, forged from personal travel experiences. Tony discusses the challenges of selling to a major corporation and how travel impacts personal growth far beyond traditional education. With insights into balancing ambition and social responsibility, he illuminates the joys and complexities of transforming a passion for travel into a successful business.