As every good cognitive psychologist knows, heuristics are rules of thumb that provide guidance when you don't know what to do—that is, when you are engaged in problem solving. Good heuristics don't always lead to the best decision, but they can tilt the odds in your favor. One of my heuristics is (ready?): "Get on the bus." It's not exactly original. I read similar advice from some author some time ago in some book. His version was "Get on the airplane." By this he meant that on those occasions when he wavered about whether or not to go on a trip, whenever he decided to go he found that the destination yielded surprising experiences—experiences that caused him to think, learn, and grow. I can affirm that insight. My version is worded slightly differently because it incorporates a line from the 60s-era Saturday morning show, The Banana Splits.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zw0P8jAGlA&feature=related
Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper, and Snorky like to yell (inexplicably), "Hold the bus!", which I am also quite fond of saying.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI1zHc3P1GA
Okay, bottom line: Travel expands our ideas and perspectives so, if at all possible, get on the bus! Wavering? Go for it!
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