Growing up, it can be hard to imagine doing something different. Our parents give us goals, we work hard, and before long we're on the road to success. But does that road always lead to happiness? In my case it did not. I studied law in university and got hired by a big firm right out of school. At 26 years old I had my own office, and it seemed my future was set in stone. But something about it didn't feel right. I couldn't stop thinking about how my best years were being wasted while I sat there chained to a desk. Practicing law just wasn't for me. So I did what most wouldn't dare—I walked away from my job, sold my apartment, and started traveling. I had always wanted to see the world, and this was my big chance. I started writing a blog about my adventures through Africa, Asia, and South America. Now I make a living by teaching and writing. I might not be rich, but I'm successful beyond my wildest dreams.
成長過程中，有時難以想像我們能夠實現不同作為。父母給我們努力的目標，我們努力實現，不用多久時間，我們已踏上成功之路。但是這樣的方向，一定會帶來幸福嗎？ 我就是個反例。大學時期主修法律，畢業後立即受聘於一家知名事務所。26歲時，我已經擁有自己的辦公室，未來看似已然成形，但我總是覺得不對勁。我無法擺脫自己的巔峰時期就要這樣被綁在辦公桌前的想法，律師這個職業就是不適合我。 所以我大膽做了多數人不敢做的決定──離職、賣掉公寓，然後開始旅行。我一直很想出去看看世界，這是個大好機會。我把前往非洲、亞洲與南美的冒險旅程寫在部落格，現在的我以教書和寫作維生。 也許我不富有，但以這樣瘋狂的夢想而言，我已經超越自己的成就。 | 
