The FinanceFlick: How Embracing New Cultures Inspires My Daily Grind

Welcome to The FinanceFlick! Today, I want to share how traveling has been more than just a hobby for me — it’s been a profound learning experience that shapes how I approach my work. Let’s unpack this.

The Early Days: A Passport to Learning

Since I was a kid, my parents always emphasized the power and joy behind traveling. They believed, and rightly so, that immersing oneself in new cultures isn’t just about collecting stamps on a passport — it’s about keeping an open mind and adopting new ways of thinking. And lucky for me, I got to live that philosophy early on.

I was that kid who eagerly signed up for every school trip abroad. From the classic Elementary School graduation trip to Disneyland (a rite of passage, really) to more challenging adventures like an Entrepreneurship Challenge in London during my sophomore year — basically a Shark Tank for teens. And let’s not forget the time I flew to New York for a History of Art course during my senior year. Each of these experiences was like adding a new tool to my life kit, shaping my perspectives and feeding my curiosity.

The Game-Changer: My Year Abroad

But the real game-changer came during my year abroad in Barcelona for my…