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#6: Annie Gordon Perkins -- Wanderlust and Living for a Year out of a Pop-up Camper Oct 10, 2016

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Have you ever day-dreamed about quitting your job, selling your stuff, minimizing your life and hitting the road in the pursuit of adventure? To most of us this will forever remain a day-dream, existing in the back of our minds with the rest of the "somedays". To Annie and Luke Perkins this has become their reality. Having set out on the road, they have embraced a nomadic lifestyle adventuring around our beautiful country in their pop-up camper lovingly named "MuleHawk". On this episode we discuss how to overcome the fear of "taking the leap" towards a dream, the day to day routines of camper life, the importance of embracing a wanderlust mindset, and how they maintain a loving relationship while packed in such tight quarters. To me, Annie and Luke's story is a reminder that the time to pursue your dreams is NOW...right now. Not tomorrow...not "when the time is right", but right now. Whatever your dream may be. There will never be the "perfect time",so ignore the age old adage of "when I have____ then I will ____", give up the excuses (you will think of PLENTY) and start the pursuit today. If you are like me and crave daily inspiration then I highly suggest you follow the journey of MuleHawk at www.mulehawk.com, their Facebook page and youtube channel.

#5: Matt Rackers -- Advice to Finish Your First Half Marathon Oct 03, 2016

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This week's episode is a great one if you are the person who has thinks to yourself “running a half marathon looks super cool, but I’ll never be a runner... so there’s no point of even signing up.” Matt Rackers is fresh off of finishing his very first half marathon and, while he may currently be limping around like a John Wayne, he’s feeling pretty dang good! Bucket list item=complete! In this episode we discuss the guts it takes to take the first step in any goal, running without the classic “runner’s body” (he's almost 6'6"), learning how to pace yourself, the importance of setting goals, inspiration vs. jealousy, and letting go of your ego as both your wife AND your mom effortlessly run by you during the race. Matt is my youngest cousin and has always been one of my best friends. Although he may not be a stupendous runner (yet), he’s a tremendous athlete having played college football and is one of the only people I know who can do a full pistol squat. He spends his days managing his own business, taking care of his two dogs Bella and Bill Murray, and constantly setting the bar of what it means to be a kickass husband to his wife Lauren. In short, definitely tune in to this one because, as he does for me every time we talk, he will inspire you to be a better person.

#4: The Importance Of Adventure Sep 26, 2016

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Adventure up Buffalo Mountain in the early morning after the first snow. Overcoming adversity leads to an important reminder.

#3: Aron Johnston -- Life of a Painter...Taking the Leap to Pursue Your Passion Sep 19, 2016

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Aron Johnston is a husband, a father, and an artist. After high school he fell into a construction job. It was the safe choice- comfy, secure, and gave him a steady paycheck. But it wasn't his passion; it wasn't what he saw himself doing the rest of his life. So he stepped off that path. Left the safety of his job of 15 years and began to pursue his passion- art. Oh yeah...did I mention he had two young boys and a wife (who was also jumping off her career path to pursue her dream)? Did I also mention they had to leave their family and friends in Oregon to the unknown land of Iowa? In this episode he shares his thoughts on taking the leap, pursuing his dreams, the challenges faced by him and his family, how he overcomes self doubt, the importance of a mentor, and much more! Aron is seriously one of the best fathers I know and I have had the privilege of spending a couple vacations with his wonderful family....my wife and I with notepad in hand trying to figure out "how can we raise awesome kids like the Johnstons?" He's also the artist that designed the "Like a Bigfoot" logo. He made my dream of "Bigfoot hang snatching a Redwood tree" a reality. That's literally all I emailed him..."hey dude I want Bigfoot hang snatching a Redwood...is that possible?" His email back "Of course! But I think he should have his feet bursting out of trail running shoes." Please check out the rest of his beautiful art at his website aronjohnston.org.

#2: Calvin Johannsen--100 Mountains in 100 Days, Misadventures Amidst the 14ers Project Sep 05, 2016

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Calvin Johannsen is in the middle of an epic quest to summit the 100 tallest mountains in the continental United States in....100 DAYS. It is called the "14ers Project." No doubt about it, he is on an ADVENTURE. One most people don't have the strength to endure. He has faced adversity, self doubt, gained incredible physical strength, solidified his adventure mindset, demonstrated super human endurance as he has pushed himself beyond what he thought was possible. Follow his progress from mild-mannered dude to kickass mountain goat at calvin.johannsen on Instagram or at www.14ersproject.com. The man is the most inspirational person I know! Keep pushing forward.

#1: Brady Manriquez -- Best Advice Ever About Losing Weight and Rediscovering Health Sep 02, 2016

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For the last 9 months Brady Manriquez has been on a quest to become a healthier, more athletic version of himself. Using a focus on SUSTAINABILITY he has been able to drop 60 pounds, find a passion for running, and benefit from new found self confidence. Listen in for advice about how taking it day by day and celebrating the little victories can help you in the pursuit of your own goals!

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