Mickey Ashmore is one of the young entrepreneurs in the United States. Previously a Microsoft executive, Ashmore is the founder and sitting CEO of Sabah. The luxury brand produces top-class shoes, and since its inception in 2013, the brand has continued to generate staggering revenue. Of course, the mastermind behind this billion dollars worth startup is none other than 35-year-old entrepreneur Mickey Ashmore.
However, being a business genius and an aspiring billionaire are not the only passions of this start-up whiz - he is also a diehard travel enthusiast.
The Epoch Times / Apart from being a creative entrepreneur, The CEO of Sabah (a popular shoe brand) is a travel enthusiast.
The CEO has spent 20 years traveling all over the world. From Mexico and Turkey to the Middle East, Mickey has seen it all. However, this entrepreneur has a different perspective on traveling. Unlike many travelers, he does not travel merely for fun. Nor does he is interested in traveling on vacations only. Instead, he travels with the objective of learning new things and broadening his perspective. Travelling is beyond just visiting places, the young entrepreneur argues. Instead, it is a way of life for Mickey Ashmore.
So, there are certain travel insights that we can learn from the founder of Sabah. Here are some of his worthwhile thoughts on traveling. As you read on, remember that Ashmore’s perspectives are pretty uncommon, and very few travelers have this mentality.
Olek / Pexels / If you are open to learning, traveling can teach you lifelong lessons that will stay with you for the rest of your life.
With that said, here are some worthwhile travel ideas that come from Mickey Ashmore's 25 years of experience as a traveler:
Visit the Same Place Twice & Thrice
Most travelers prefer to visit places once and move on to the next destination. They argue that visiting the same places over and over again is boring. However, Ashmore thinks otherwise. He has visited Mexico 10 times. And guess what? Each time, he chooses the same destination point. And when possible, he opts for the same hotel and the same room.
Andrei / Pexels / Visiting the same places over and over again gives you an in-depth understanding of the place, culture, and locals.
Thus, Ashmore argues that if you visit the same place over and over again, you will be filled with in-depth knowledge of that place.
Tour With the Objective of Learning New Things in Mind
Another pro tip that Ashmore shares is that every traveler must have an objective. It should not be mere leisure, he suggests. Instead, it should be learning new things and exploring new cultures.
With this objective in mind, you can make the most out of your trip. Your knowledge will increase, and your perspective of the world will be broadened.
Do Not Be Stereotypical
As you pack your bag and step out, kick off your journey with a plain mind, Ashmore suggests. No judgments and stereotypes of your destination point. Once you get there with this mentality, you will experience wonderful things there.
Not everything that you see on social media and TV is true. Unless you do not see the place yourself, do not put any judgments on it.
