[Travel Better] Lessons from a Lifetime of Travel with Don Mankin (Part 1)

In this episode of Wisdom & Wanderlust Podcast, Michael and Robyn chat with Dr. Don Mankin, a psychologist, educator, futurist, writer, consultant, and world traveler. Don shares some of his memorable experiences during his travels to over 70 countries and all seven continents. He also discusses the lessons he’s learned from a lifetime of travel and how to travel like a travel writer.

"It's the closest thing to being on another planet that you can get to on earth." - Dr. Don Mankin [20:46]

 

What You Will Learn:

• [00:00] Intro
• [02:03] Meet Dr. Don Mankin
• [04:04] The connection between Judaism and psychology
• [08:38] Where his sense of wanderlust came from
• [10:50] His first travel experience
• [21:31] What he learned or took away from his travels
• [26:18] Some key theories, topics, and discussions on fulfilling work
• [30:30] What role does passion play in fulfilling work
• [34:04] Some of his adventure stories

Resources: 

• The Story of the Jews: Finding the Words 1000 BC - 1492 AD by Simon Schama
• Book of Marvels: the Occident by Richard Halliburton
• Don Mankin’s website
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