51. Michael Graziano - Having Global Gratitude

In this episode, Lance and Michael talk about expressing gratitude for travel! Michael guides the conversation on dealing with misconceptions of travel. He explains the value of meeting new people and experiencing the different cultures of these various nations. In visiting these nations and experiencing cultures, he has also done charity and volunteer work by teaming up with local sponsors.Michael Graziano attempts to be the youngest Canadian to visit every UN nation in the world. Graduating with what he calls the “Global degree.” Over the past 5 years he has been over 120 nations through America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. He’ll be visiting the remainder of the nations this year. His videos have been viewed more than 75 million times with an engaged audience of 1 million travelers from all around the world. He has also founded Global Degree Academy which facilitates student group travel while completing online courses. Michael tells listeners: “You need courage to ask for big things and you need the gratitude to receive them. If you have gratitude, people feel good giving you thing and they will do everything in their power to give you things. If you don’t have gratitude, people don’t’ feel good giving you things and they’ll do nothing in their power to give you more.” In this episode, you will learn:About travel misconceptions and the value of other culturesWhat it means to be a Global degree holder The power of CommunityHow different experiences teach peopleConnect with Michael Graziano:Follow Michael on Facebook, Instagram,  LinkedIn and YouTube Visit Global Degree AcademyConnect with Lance:Subscribe on Messenger to get the latest episodes and tips straight to your inbox!Connect with Lance on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About University of Adversity PodcastLearn how to overcome failure and tragedy, while becoming your best self with the University of Adversity podcast. Join your host Lance Essihos as he interviews successful individuals that have fought the hard battles to overcome life’s obstacles. Lance started the University of Adversity podcast after overcoming his own adversities shared in episode 01.Join him and thousands of other entrepreneurs in learning how to use Adversity as a fuel to ignite your inner flame and live the life you have always desired. Tune in weekly for a dose of positivity, strength, and real-life practical advice to achieve your life goals.