I recently had a great chat here on the Kathy Sullivan Explores podcast with Alastair Humphreys, an adventurer, blogger, author, speaker, and filmmaker. Alastair is a prolific communicator who—through his website, speaking, and range of books and blogs—passionately advocates for getting more adventures into our lives. His book, Ten Lessons from the Road, brims with inspirational advice for life, hard-won during his four-year, round-the-world journey by bike.

In this episode, I share two key takeaways from reading Ten Lessons from the Road. I also discuss how novels can teach us lessons about life, elaborate on Alastair's “Doorstep Mile” concept, and describe the mindset that helped me navigate some of the most challenging moments of my life.

“Don’t fear regret or embarrassment; instead, fear not giving your all to something worthwhile.” - Kathy Sullivan

This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores:

●     Lessons from Ten Lessons from the Road

●     How novels can teach us about life through their characters

●     The “Doorstep Mile” and how to overcome daunting challenges

Resources Mentioned:

●     Book: Ten Lessons from the Road by Alastair Humphreys

Our Favorite Quotes:

●     “It’s easy to be daunted by the enormity of the challenge: climbing that mountain, writing that novel, or asking somebody out for a date can just seem huge.” - Kathy Sullivan

●     “Alastair Humphreys’ Ten Lessons from the Road is for everyone, not just adventurers, and all sorts of experiences teach you these. In fact, you can learn them through reading, especially literature. Many novels reveal and explore themes through the lives and trajectories of their characters.” - Kathy Sullivan

Related Content:

●     Not Just Travel Tips with Alastair Humphreys

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