Dec 6, 2021
I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Shawn Anderson. He’s had loads of exciting adventures, some of which we touch on in this episode. But the focus is on the Camino Primitivo—Spain’s very first Camino route, though its popularity has been eclipsed in recent years by the much more popular Camino Francés.
In this episode, we discuss the inner aspects of hiking a long-distance trail like this one, and Shawn talks about the benefits of what he calls “axe sharpening adventures.” I love his take on the benefits of having regular adventures, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy this episode.
About Shawn Anderson
Shawn is a #1 ranked motivational author, unlimited thinker, and lifetime entrepreneur with a history of inspiring others. A seven-time author, Shawn is also the creator of Extra Mile Day...a day recognizing the power we each have to create positive change when we "go the extra mile." (On 11/1/21, 528 cities made the declaration and recognized local extra-mile heroes.)
Shawn walks his talk.
Besides having inspired tens of thousands through his speaking and writing (including an inspirational speaking tour in the Philippines attended by 20,000 attendees), Shawn’s built a million-dollar company, pedaled a bike solo across the U.S. (twice), and created adventures in 50+ countries including having walked 3,500+ miles across eight countries since 2014 (England, Ireland, Spain (2), Portugal, Italy, France and 750 miles around Shikoku, Japan.)
Still...he believes his greatest adventures and success are waiting to be lived.
Shawn’s books:
Amicus 101: A Story About the Pursuit of Purpose and Overcoming Life’s Chaos
Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility, and Purpose
A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over
Listen To This Episode
What You'll Learn
- What is the Camino Primitivo and how it’s different to the more popular Camino Francés
- What are “axe sharpening adventures” and why you might want one
- What to do when life dulls our passion
- Why the Camino Primitivo is a humbling route
- How to keep yourself sharp in life
Things We Discussed
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- 359 Adam Wells ~ How To Prepare For Your First Long Distance Trail (now with downloadable transcript!)
- 354 Stephen Marriott ~ The Life-changing Magic of Walking a Long-Distance Trail (now with downloadable transcript!)
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