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Zero To Travel Podcast

Top 3 Life Lessons from the World’s Greatest Adventurers with Aaron Millar (Host of the Armchair Explorer Podcast)

Zero To Travel Podcast

Jason Moore

Society & Culture, Business, Entrepreneurship, Places & Travel

4.6866 Ratings

🗓️ 17 October 2023

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

Today, I’m joined by Aaron Millar, host of the Armchair Explorer podcast, to share the top lessons he’s gathered through his conversations with some of the world’s greatest adventurers.  In this episode, Aaron shares his favorite stories from travelers who have trekked through Africa in search of their next “thing,” traveled along the Oregon Trail to escape predictability, ran towards their fears in the Brazillian Amazon, and rowed across the Atlantic while battling Cushing’s disease, among many others. These remarkable stories hold valuable lessons about breaking out of the mold, pushing past our fears, and daring to be alive. Which story was most inspiring to you? How will you take these lessons and integrate them into your own life? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a monthly bonus episode (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click here to try Premium Passport for only $1. Tune In To Learn: A lesson on courage and why it’s so important to actively choose your own path in life Why your adventurous life and “normal” life can coexist How following your passions allows you to better serve others Why facing your fears and embracing uncertainty is the real catalyst for change How culture shock can change the world What being put into extreme situations teaches you about letting go And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsors - US Bank, Loop Earplugs Hear more stories on the Armchair Explorer podcast  Want More? The World Walk (Trilogy): Lessons From A 7 Year Walk Around The World w/ Tom Turcich Adventure and Conservation: A 6000 km Tuk Tuk Journey Through Africa “Universe, I Trust You” – An Experiment on Letting Go with Roberta Mussato Thanks To Our Sponsors This episode is also sponsored by US Bank's Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card, with the ability to earn up to 5x the points on travel-related expenses like hotels, and rental cars, this card will get you the most return on your next trip.  Upgrade your sleep at home and on the road! Get 10% off your pair of Loop Earplugs by visiting www.loopearplugs.com/zerototravel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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There are a lot of things that we're afraid of in life that if we do run towards, I think if we take some of this wisdom of people doing it in this extreme way, if we do run towards those things, then that can make a big difference in our life.

0:14.7

That was my good buddy and friend of the show, Aaron Miller, who is today's guest.

0:18.6

He is also the host of the Armchair Explorer podcast

0:21.3

where the world's greatest adventures tell their best story from the road.

0:25.1

Highly recommend that one.

0:26.2

They just came out with a new season.

0:28.2

And Aaron was kind enough to put together a list of the best lessons he's learned

0:34.2

from 50-plus conversations with some epic adventures. I'm talking about people that

0:39.4

have kayaked the Amazon, crossed the Oregon Trail in a covered wagon, just like they did in the old

0:45.6

days, tracked a thousand miles through West Africa. These are the type of guests he has on his show.

0:51.3

What if we could collect all of that wisdom and distill it down and put it into

0:56.0

one podcast? And that's what we did in this show today for you. You're going to love it. So let's

1:01.4

get into it. Shall we strap in? Thanks for being here. And welcome to the Zero to Travel Podcast, my friend.

1:16.8

You're listening to the Zero to Travel podcast where we explore exciting travel-based work,

1:21.6

lifestyle and business opportunities, helping you to achieve your wildest travel dreams.

1:26.5

And now your host, World Wanderer and Travel J junkie Jason Moore.

1:31.9

Hey there, it's Jason with zero to travel.com.

1:33.3

Welcome to the show, my friend.

1:34.2

Thanks for hanging out,

1:36.5

letting me bring a little travel into your ears today.

1:39.7

This is the show to help you travel the world on your terms to fill your life with as much travel as you desire,

1:42.6

no matter what's your situation or experience.

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