I know it’s a little retro to talk about traveling, but humor me. Here’s what you need to do next time you’re on a trip.

Go to the most remote place on your itinerary first. Bypass the cities, at least at first.

Going to the remote places maximizes the shock of otherness in the remote area. Later, you’ll welcome the familiar creature comforts of cities on your way back.

And make sure you travel when you can. It’s one of the surest ways I know to learn how other people think and work and live.