He say’s that “the more [he] thought about it, the more the prospect daunted [him]. [He] began waking up at night in a cold sweat” (95). Collier, fearing he will not meet obligations he’s already made for the summer, turns down the offer to go to Argentina. Collier regrets not following through with the opportunity, which turns out to be life changing for his friends, and he becomes depressed. After this experience, Collier offers several words of wisdom, “do what makes you anxious; don’t do what makes you depressed” (95). He encourages his readers to fight anxiety, which will fight the depression we feel in our lives as well. Unfortunately, emotions don 't always work this
He say’s that “the more [he] thought about it, the more the prospect daunted [him]. [He] began waking up at night in a cold sweat” (95). Collier, fearing he will not meet obligations he’s already made for the summer, turns down the offer to go to Argentina. Collier regrets not following through with the opportunity, which turns out to be life changing for his friends, and he becomes depressed. After this experience, Collier offers several words of wisdom, “do what makes you anxious; don’t do what makes you depressed” (95). He encourages his readers to fight anxiety, which will fight the depression we feel in our lives as well. Unfortunately, emotions don 't always work this