How To Chase Your Life's Calling & Discover True Purpose Ft. Brent Underwood, Author - Ghost Town Living

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Mar 27, 2024

Brent Underwood shares his adventures reviving an abandoned mining town, living without modern amenities, and encountering both dangerous and magical experiences. He discusses eerie encounters in abandoned mines, safety protocols for off-grid adventures, personal growth, achieving bestseller status, and finding tranquility in nature.

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Eerie Sounds and History

Brent Underwood initially felt excitement override nervousness, but unusual sounds like closing doors caused concern.
The town's dangerous history, including mining collapses and frequent murders, added to the unsettling atmosphere.

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Mining Exploration

To understand Cerro Gordo's history, Brent Underwood ventured into its mines, initially with fear, but later developing skills in ropework and mining exploration.
Now, he repels 900 feet down, a physically demanding feat taking him two hours and 45 minutes to ascend.

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Social Interaction Challenges

Brent Underwood's extended isolation in Cerro Gordo significantly reduced his tolerance for social interaction.
His first trip back to Austin for ACL was overwhelming due to the crowds and sudden recognition from YouTube viewers.

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#678: Today, we're sitting down with Brent Underwood, owner of Cerro Gordo, an abandoned boomtown silver mine established in 1865. He is also the creator of ""GhostTownLiving"" where he chronicles his adventures on YouTube. Brent currently lives on the mountain above Death Valley with no running water, seven cats, six goats, and at least one ghost. We have a discussion about what he's learned about reconstructing an abandoned mining town, what it's like living with no modern amenities, and sharing the entire process on his YouTube channel. He also discusses both his most dangerous and magical experiences throughout his journey.

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