3877: 7 Life Lessons My 1-Year-Old Taught Me While Backpacking Abroad by Adam Baker on Unexpected Wisdom

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🗓️ 14 January 2026

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3877: Adam Baker’s journey through Australia and New Zealand with his wife and 1-year-old daughter becomes a masterclass in unexpected wisdom. From embracing uncertainty to rediscovering imagination, his daughter’s innocent perspective reshapes what it means to truly live. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/life-lessons-my-1-year-old-taught-me-while-backpacking-abroad/ Quotes to ponder: "She’s not worried about what society will think of her or how she is supposed to act." "I quickly learned that having a baby is a crash course in patience, whether you signed up for it or not." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:00.8	This is Optimal Living Daily.
1:03.3	Seven lessons my one-year-old taught me while backpacking abroad by Adam Baker with
1:08.3	chrisgillibow.com, and I'm Justin Mollick.
1:11.6	We're going to jump right into today's post as we optimize your life.
1:19.1	Seven life lessons my one-year-old taught me while backpacking abroad by Adam Baker with
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1:27.2	14 months ago, my wife and I were destined for conformity.
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