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10 Life Lessons from 30 Years of Travel
Turning 30 is a big deal 🥳 Only, not for the reasons you think.
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After spending time in Mexico to celebrate my 30th birthday, I wanted to share my experiences staying at the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal and the Four Seasons Cabo San Lucas.
But as well as showing you these world class properties, I also want to share some important lessons I’ve learned throughout my twenties.
Because as I turn 30 and reflect on the last few years, I realize (and appreciate) how essential your twenties are - both for your personal and professional growth.
So sit back and enjoy this deep dive where you’ll learn:
1️⃣ 10 Important Life Lessons: including 6 and 8 that are particularly key for building a business.
2️⃣ Several Essential Questions: because watching this video isn’t about my story, it’s about you reflecting on your own 🫵
3️⃣ The Single “Aspect” I Still Find Hard: but as I turn 30, I realize is more important than ever.
I hope you get a lot from this video, not just learning about my journey but helping you reflect on your own. Turning 30 is a big deal, but not for the reasons I once thought.
It’s a great period to reflect on where you’ve been, as well as where you are going.
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0:00 Introduction
1:30 Act on Your Convictions
4:30 Actively Dabble in Things
5:25 Find Your Unfair Advantage
9:00 Change is the Only Constant
10:00 Build the Skill of Building Skills
13:10 Communication is the Key Skill
14:05 Be Wary of Getting Too Comfortable
17:30 Find Your People & Grow Together
20:00 Your 20s Are the Time to Travel
22:00 Appreciate Your Place in the Journey
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My Dad’s Brutally Honest Review of KLM Business Class
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @poojakadakia1763
    @poojakadakia1763 День тому

    I wish someone would review the vegtrerian food options in business class

  • @benoistmardon704
    @benoistmardon704 2 дні тому

    Turquie is not an european country. Turkishs are not and will never be european.

  • @jocelyn-r
    @jocelyn-r 2 дні тому

    I enjoy your videos, but this one with your father took it to a whole other level. You're a good son +

  • @wakcedout
    @wakcedout 2 дні тому

    i was offered to travel the world once....but they werent luxury destinations. if you know you know.

  • @nolitopnice
    @nolitopnice 2 дні тому

    JAL got a brand new first class cabin

  • @youceftoun6300
    @youceftoun6300 3 дні тому

    Business class with Emirates sucks its 100% better with Qatar Airways

  • @PassportBrosBusinessClass
    @PassportBrosBusinessClass 4 дні тому

    There are plenty of electric vehicles here in New York City that aren’t Teslas. The biggest problem I see once you get past the high interest rates and high insurance premiums is the fact that the public charging infrastructure is not very well developed. Once Tesla has opened up it superchargers to, more makes and models. The adoption of EV may improve. But as it stands, using Electrify America, EVgo, and some of these other charging networks is very disappointing and difficult. I would say that right now the best electric vehicles are the cheapest grocery getters and daily driving appliances that you can get provided you have your own house and can charge your own car day after work. Electric vehicles almost don’t make as much financial sense if they are luxury vehicles because luxury vehicles depreciate fast anyway, and adding the electric vehicle component only makes them depreciate faster.

  • @PassportBrosBusinessClass
    @PassportBrosBusinessClass 4 дні тому

    From what I’ve seen, you’re eating mostly the same food between economy, class, business class, and first class. With the Asian food there doesn’t seem to be a tremendous difference between the highest quality and the low quality. The only difference I see is the alcohol availability and the dining on demand buffet style that you get at the lounge or on the plane.

  • @PassportBrosBusinessClass
    @PassportBrosBusinessClass 4 дні тому

    I will be flying ANA business class “the room“ this summer to Bali and to Singapore. The total cost from New York City was $8200 with tax. I would imagine that first class cost considerably more than what I’m paying for business class. I always fly business class because I need the room. I am around 6 foot seven and I’m a gigantic guy. I can’t fit comfortably an economy. I think it’s a shame that you have to pay so much money just to get a decent flying experience. If you’re not in business class or even premium economy, you’re literally stuffed in these planes like sardines. The best economy class is on the A380 ✈️and now they want to get rid of those and force us back into smaller twin jets.

  • @acjunior1
    @acjunior1 4 дні тому

    How tall are you?

  • @mostlyfreetravel
    @mostlyfreetravel 4 дні тому

    What a beautiful cabin! Funny I just grabbed seat 11A.

  • @dr.curtisconnors3914
    @dr.curtisconnors3914 4 дні тому

    You shouldn't visit there because of the horrible dolphin sluaghter. Any attempts to save a dolphin is met with hostility and threatened with jail time. They literally kill these animals for no reason, and they do not eat the dolphins. Most of it goes to waste. It is a sport. They are all monsters.

  • @burnt1ce85
    @burnt1ce85 5 днів тому

    Ricky is gangsta 😂

  • @lostmoon77
    @lostmoon77 5 днів тому

    This is the most Asian looking Asian ever.

  • @Caderic
    @Caderic 5 днів тому

    This guy's personality reminds me of Tyler, played by Nicholas Hoult, in the movie The Menu.

  • @Caderic
    @Caderic 5 днів тому

    Good video. The personality is a bit pretentious but not obnoxiously. The captions are also way to fast!!!!as soon as they load animation stops, it is removed. Leaving literally only a few frames (less than a second) with the full text up.

  • @philkhk
    @philkhk 6 днів тому

    Happy Birthday Ricky. Thank you for your videos and guide me to the points games.

  • @ammulalakshmi6789
    @ammulalakshmi6789 6 днів тому

    సూపర్ 😂❤

  • @hlau4449
    @hlau4449 6 днів тому

    But according to aerolopa and Finnair's webiste, the 7A should have two windows.... so how did you find out it misses a window before boarding? :P

  • @trebor70
    @trebor70 6 днів тому

    Great vid Ricky 👍. Booked on an AF B777 from Rio in a few months, so was nice to see what to expect in business, thanks.

  • @Ale_on_Tour
    @Ale_on_Tour 6 днів тому

    I liked this guy... until he said.. Italian food is not his favorite...

  • @Teslafan3
    @Teslafan3 7 днів тому

    I think EK and SQ have it in the bag. No one even comes close to their level of service

  • @black_widow8432
    @black_widow8432 8 днів тому

    Can somebody sponsor my mom and I business class experience from US to Dubai 😩

  • @benjaminlittle9905
    @benjaminlittle9905 8 днів тому

    Nobody will be Nonstop Dan.

  • @KevinRodriguez-vd7vf
    @KevinRodriguez-vd7vf 8 днів тому

    I am going to fly Vrigin atlantic to lafayette louisiana

  • @anandmorris
    @anandmorris 8 днів тому

    I travel A380 first class everytime.

  • @TravellingNomad81
    @TravellingNomad81 8 днів тому

    Should've kept shoes on for take-off!

  • @varunghosh2384
    @varunghosh2384 9 днів тому

    I'm in one now

  • @Naoricarew
    @Naoricarew 9 днів тому

    Both

  • @papaj8922
    @papaj8922 9 днів тому

    4grand per couple per night- going soon

  • @nancydjurhuus6336
    @nancydjurhuus6336 9 днів тому

    Poppunk boy

  • @nancydjurhuus6336
    @nancydjurhuus6336 9 днів тому

    Flip you

  • @lostmoon77
    @lostmoon77 10 днів тому

    This is the most Asian Asian I've seen in a long time

  • @HughesyTech
    @HughesyTech 10 днів тому

    Flew this plane and seat last week Perth to Singapore and back. Impressed with the service and food Did you not ask for the teddy bears, i scored a couple! 😊

  • @captmrgn7040
    @captmrgn7040 10 днів тому

    Beach villas are the way to go.

  • @Nintendoguy27
    @Nintendoguy27 10 днів тому

    Bro I went on a delta one and I had about 5 feet for leg room

  • @bjornbartlett9458
    @bjornbartlett9458 11 днів тому

    "Aeroplan points", lol, impossible!

  • @liekenagtegaal6962
    @liekenagtegaal6962 11 днів тому

    The Faroe Islands really do look amazing, but the horrific way they kill dolphines every year! That’s what they should mention in this video

  • @matthewao
    @matthewao 11 днів тому

    Happy birthday Ricky! Thank you for sharing these lessons <3

  • @daleschreyer6982
    @daleschreyer6982 11 днів тому

    Always enjoy the quality of your work. Thanks for sharing your perspective

  • @theon9575
    @theon9575 11 днів тому

    Mmmm ... I'm a hair-splitter. If the English word "unique" means it's one of a kind, then how can some things be more one of a kind than others? It makes no sense. You say that this Finnair seat is "very unique" .... so you're saying that this seat is "very one of its kind"? Implying that other airlines' seats are not so one of its kind as this one. What on earth does that mean? Please explain. Otherwise, a great presentation. If it weren't for your judgement of the levels of one-of-a-kindness achieved to distract us, it's as good as it gets. Keep it up 👍🏻.

  • @santiago-cb9lf
    @santiago-cb9lf 11 днів тому

    Great Arsenal shirt man

  • @hermo8284
    @hermo8284 11 днів тому

    Shouldn’t go there cause they kill innocent wales and dolphins brutally in the name of tradition. It’s evil and sick, wouldn’t want to rub shoulders with people that somehow think that ever ok.

  • @user-qv4lc3bl4x
    @user-qv4lc3bl4x 11 днів тому

    They also don't let us choose the seats if we have bought business class seats at a cheaper rate( which is not cheap) My wife flew Emirates recently on a 777. Lucky for her, the seat next to her was empty. I'm flying soon..... keeping my fingers crossed

    • @user-qv4lc3bl4x
      @user-qv4lc3bl4x 11 днів тому

      They allow u to choose seats on economy but not on discounted business class seats. Don't get it.

  • @steer766
    @steer766 12 днів тому

    Swiss is Nr One

  • @TripReportaviation
    @TripReportaviation 12 днів тому

    They now have the best first class product in my opinion. The food was excellent as always; you couldn't get hungry on an ANA flight. The Suite was just brilliant. Liked and subscribed

  • @TheFlyingMooseCA
    @TheFlyingMooseCA 14 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing - very helpful to hear as a 24 year old :^)

  • @Aviation_of_Houston
    @Aviation_of_Houston 14 днів тому

    Don't be Scared to the Boeing 737 MAX

  • @user-jo8sp5ef5q
    @user-jo8sp5ef5q 14 днів тому

    One fact for y’all..Hong Kong is 70% nature.and the food is just amazing there❤

  • @user-sw1fm8pl6o
    @user-sw1fm8pl6o 15 днів тому

    Vistara airlines kingfisher airlines spicejet airlines amritsarrajajhansiairport airport