The excitement of a new adventure and fulfillment of a childhood dream was accompanied by the heaviness of leaving my loved ones behind. One heart stretched in two opposite directions, and I might have remained behind if it were not for my legs that kept on walking.

You’re led to believe that you are making progress because you’re reading a great book that will make you smarter than others. I mean, that’s what books are supposed to do, right? Well…kinda.