"I live a half mile from the San Andreas fault - a fact that bubbles up into my consciousness every time some other part of the world experiences an earthquake. I sometimes wonder whether this subterranean sense of impending disaster is at least partly responsible for Silicon Valley's feverish, get-it-done-yesterday work norms."

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This quotation examines the core nature of Travel as articulated by Gary Hamel. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Travel provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Gary Hamel

Gary P. Hamel is an American management consultant. He is a founder of Strategos, an international management consulting firm based in Chicago.

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