If my mind routinely reports negative emotions and sets off alarms, there may be mistaken filters in my subconscious.
The most beautiful experiences require the acceptance of risk and the holding of fear of the unknown.
Just roll with it.
Humanity is generally friendlier and more welcoming than popular opinion leads us to believe.
Listen to the locals; don't try to navigate the medina alone.
The emerging world feels closer to my core humanity.
If you don't have allies when visiting a new city, make some ASAP to save headaches.
Achievement culture is an American social construct.
When situations become questionable, always remember you are in control.
When negative emotions arise, don't hide them; acknowledge them. But before allowing them to affect your behavior, separate yourself from the emotion and instead analyze it as an independent third-party would. What was the trigger for it's origin? Is the trigger real, or are we viewing it from a biased internal perspective?
If you want to understand a person's intentions, evaluate what their incentive structure might look like and where their motivations might originate.