\u201cIn many ways he was the poorest person in Concord, poorer even than the Irish immigrants living in hovels by the railroad. And yet he considered himself rich. If his little cabin burned to the ground, he could rebuild it in a few days. He fed himself by hoeing beans and raising corn, and nourished his soul on books and conversation. He considered himself among the most blessed of people and wondered that so many people live \u2018such mean and tortured lives.\u2019\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This was Thoreau\u2019s mindset. He made his own world \u2013 no dependency on the outside, no fear of limitations or perceived dangers that would deplete his energy and happiness and his own possibilities. Building on Thoreau\u2019s experience, Humbert asks great leaders: \u201cHow much out there really matters<\/em>?\u201d His answer was: \u201cNot much!<\/em>\u201d It is what one holds and thinks on the inside that makes us who we are.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Humbert then poses a challenge to great leaders:<\/p>\n \u201cI challenge you to dream bigger and better dreams, and to act with greater courage. Live the life you truly want and leave the small thinking, the fear and hesitancy to others. Resolve to do one thing that makes you happy and do it today! Laugh more. Love more. Have more fun and live with daring! Make more mischief, be outrageous, be who you truly are! Be fearless and \u2018go for it!\u2019\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n
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