Today's Word 👉 Peripatetic

Traveling from place to place; a person who moves about frequently

August 21, 2025

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Peripatetic (pair-uh-puh-TET-ik) (adjective/noun, Greek): Traveling from place to place, especially for work, study, or the sheer joy of wandering; a person who moves about frequently.

“To wander the world with a peripatetic spirit is to collect stories and perspectives that stay with you long after you’ve stopped moving.”

— Alain de Botton, The Art of Travel

First published May 2, 2002
272 pages, 5:22 listening time
4.3 Amazon, 3.8 Goodreads

Being peripatetic is more than just being on the move—it’s a mindset. It’s about embracing change, seeking out new experiences, and letting curiosity guide your steps.

Famous thinkers from Aristotle to artists and explorers found inspiration in the rhythm of roaming.

SMARTER INSIGHT
A peripatetic approach to life doesn’t require endless travel. It means staying open to discovery—whether you’re seeing new cities or simply shaking up your daily routine. Movement encourages creativity, broadens your outlook, and sparks unexpected connections.

USE IT TODAY
Channel your inner peripatetic: Take a walk, work from a new café, or strike up a conversation with someone new. Even small acts of wandering can refresh your thinking and bring a dose of adventure to any ordinary day.

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