Podcast discussion highlights:
Starting out in the Deep South and eventually living abroad for close to a decade
How his parents’ involvement in travel exchange programs encouraged him to see the world
Traveling to Europe as a teenager
Discussing his life philosophy, not seeking validation from others and living courageously
How he is helping his students think differently and enabling them to change their lives
The benefits of taking calculated risks
How Tim Ferriss’s book The 4-Hour Workweek changed his life
A decade of developing himself and brand while working in the insurance industry
The benefits of paying for professional coaching
Why he settled down in Bahia, Brazil and how he developed there over 6 years
How he developed a network of friends during his first few months
Navigating the down periods of living abroad
Benefits of living abroad, including self-reflection
Why he references Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to help with self-actualization
How his educational program in insurance adjusting is enabling people to change their lives
