How to hitchhike FAQ
I’ve recently been trading emails with a young man who is thinking about hitchhiking up to Alaska. Inspired by those emails, I’ve decided...
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How to hitchhike FAQ
Rule of Thumb #12: Trust
Rule of Thumb #11: No storm, no sunshine
Rule of Thumb #10: When there’s nowhere to sleep, start turning knobs
Rule of Thumb #9: When there’s no alternative, walk
Rule of Thumb #8: Listening is an art form
Rule of Thumb #7: To be poor in things is to be free of them
Rule of Thumb #6: Shatter your fears. Know the unknown.
Rule of Thumb #5: Bring lots of stuff
Rule of thumb #4
Rule of thumb #3: Avoid drivers who “just got out” [of prison]
Rule of thumb #2
Rule of Thumb #1: Prepare for anything. Failure especially.