During a recent trip to Dollywood, we recorded voice notes about what Dolly Parton teaches us about ambition, “Dolly droppings,” a travel hack for when you’re meeting people, why we wanted to visit Dollywood, and more.

Episode Highlights

• Give a big idea a 24-hour deadline [01:32]
• Travel hack: Is it better to check or carry on if you’re meeting someone at the airport? [04:39]
• What Dolly Parton’s career shows us about ambition [08:29]
• Our tip for how to make the most of a big theme park [15:14]
• What Dolly’s consistent style teaches us about self-knowledge [16:00]

Mentioned in this Episode

• Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa 
• Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics (Amazon, Bookshop) 
• Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones by Dolly Parton (Amazon, Bookshop) 
• Heidi Parton’s A Christmas to Remember

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