Nothing dramatic changed my ways. I just realized I wasn't the good-natured guy I used to be. So I worked on developing patience. It didn't happen overnight, and it wasn't always easy, but the more patient I became, the more I found myself enjoying life again.

I arrived at airports earlier so I wasn't so rushed. I joined in conversations with my fellow travelers. I greeted the flight attendants with sincere smiles. If someone looked lost, I'd offer directions. I became human again, and I was rewarded with return smiles, anecdotes I could share, and an all-around good feeling about myself and life in general.

If you're not patient when traveling, you're going to miss out on life."
Mark Sivertsen, Colorado Springs, Colorado
"Learning to enjoy my own company on the road has actually helped me enjoy my own company when I'm at home, too. Traveling is truly the cure for co-dependency."
Dan Maddux, San Antonio, Texas

"When on the road, I have the opportunity to see different outlooks, perspectives, and traditions in the places I visit. It's in this exchange of experiences, examples, and ideas that we can really grow. I know that I have grown as a result of my time on the road."
Anthony Yen, Austin, Texas

"What's my favorite thing about being on the road? Education and self-improvement. I receive a better education being on the road than in a classroom. I've made leaps and bounds in my personal growth that no self-help book could match."
Michael Miazga, Chicago, Illinois

"The glories of this lovely planet are unstoppable. Its gorges and mountains, forests and beaches. And not one of them touches the glory of this planet's people.