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“My brain is out there for people to see.” – Robin Farmanfarmaian Today’s on the Art of Adventure, Robin Farmanfarmaian returns for her second appearnace! Robin is a strategic thought leader, international speaker, best-selling author, and medical futurist. She is an Angel investor, vice president of several companies, has raised millions of dollars, and is a TED conference donor. Robin is considered as one of the widely known preeminent thought leaders in the medical technology space. She intentionally set herself up with a strategic plan over the last few years to become a thought leader. She has made all types of network connections and relationships, especially on the medical device and medical technology world. Robin breaks down for us exactly how she turned herself into the thought leader this is today by creating Robin, Inc. a business designed to builder her personal brand, image, and credibility in the medical field. In this episode, we get to see Robin as the fun, high-energy, and remarkable individual who is also very committed to what she does. Truly, there is no one in this universe like Robin!   What you’ll learn in this episode: * How to become a thought leader * How she moved from being a normal employee to where she is now * How to be the best speaker * How she operates in her daily life * Why she wanted to be a professional speaker     Quotes: “Send the elevator back down for other people.” – Robin Farmanfarmaian “Everytime I get on stage is another option for me to show the world what I know, and what I’m an expert in.” – Robin Farmanfarmaian “One of the big ways I live my life is making sure that I am helping somebody else every single day.” – Robin Farmanfarmaian   Continue the Adventure:The Patient CEO Robin on: * LinkedIn * Instagram * Facebook * Twitter   You might also like these episodes:AOA 072 | Jason Treu | How To Build Extraordinary RelationshipsAOA 036| Judy Robinett | How To Be A Power ConnectorAOA 076 | Tyler Wagner | Conference Crushing And Publishing BestsellersAOA 143 | JG Francouer | Publish Your Book And Catapult Your CareerAOA 108 | Robin Farmanfarmaian | How Health Care Technology Empowers Consumers

When you live in Indonesia, you often have to leave the country for a "Visa Run" to reinstate your visa eligibility. So recently we flew for a few days to the Malaysian island of Langkawi We stayed at the totally rad and unique resorts called Temple Tree, which is linked to Bon Ton Resort Temple Tree's rooms are actually a collection of heritage colonial houses from around Malaysia. We stayed in the "Colonial House", which was built by Arab goldsmiths in Penang, nearly 100 years ago. Our room was upstairs and consisted of 6 separate rooms, and the downstairs had this beautiful tile floor with a lounge and dinner area. You could rent this house out for a big party! Our favorite parts of the house were the wooden bathtub, multiple rooms, antique, period furniture and rugs, and relaxed nature of the whole resort. We slept more hours (12) as a family in our first night there then we ever have! Bon Ton was first a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur (the Malaysian Capital) and then a second restaurant was opened on Langkawi.  That evolved into Bon Ton Resort - which features a collection of traditional Malay tribal houses. Temple Tree was added later to help fund the owners pet project, the Langkawi Animal Shelter In this episode you will hear about: * Pantai Cenang Beach * Temple Tree Resort and Bon Ton Resort * Gunung Raya, 4,200 steps, and Geoforest Park * Durian Perangin Waterfall * The Langkawi Lucky Temple We missed visiting the Skybridge as it was closed for maintenance

“You have to put in all of the work to get the result.” – Jordan Harbinger Today’s guest on the Art of Adventure podcast is Jordan Harbinger, one of the best long form interviewers in the world, and the host of the new Jordan Harbinger Show Jordan recently split with and can no longer access his former podcast, the Art of Charm. Over the past ten years, Art of Charm became one of the biggest podcasts in the world, with over 4 million downloads per month. But after the split then Jordan was left with no platform, no income, and no brand. Jordan had to quickly rebuild and rebrand with his new endeavor, the Jordan Harbinger Show. We will dig in to exactly how he restarted from scratch, and how he used his network and connections to rebuild. As a podcast host, I often model interviewing techniques from Jordan. His new show gives him even more freedom to get amazing guests and deconstruct their mental models. In this episode, Jordan enlightens us as to how and when to ask the right questions, whether it be in normal conversations or interviews. He also tells us that he thinks people don’t need to follow their passion to succeed in life. Passion is something developed along the way. What you’ll learn in this episode: Social hacks Cashing in on social capital What it was like to start over and create a new brand Is podcasting still the best platform for interviews What compels him to do interviews What drives him to rebuild so quickly How he prepares for interviews  Quotes: “I have become obsessed with the craft of interviewing.” – Jordan Harbinger “I’m trying to get mental models, and that in itself is an artform.” – Jordan Harbinger “Every minute of attention that you get from somebody, whether from podcast or in real life, you have to earn that minute.” – Jordan Harbinger Continue the Adventure:  The Jordan Harbinger Show You might also like these episodes:AOA 072 | Jason Treu | How To Build Extraordinary RelationshipsAOA 034 | Jordan Harbinger | The Art of the Interview and Networking Like a ProAOA 036| Judy Robinett | How To Be A Power ConnectorAOA 081 | Vanessa Van Edwards | The Body Language Of Great First ImpressionsAOA 076 | Tyler Wagner | Conference Crushing And Publishing Bestsellers

After more than two years of writing, research, and editing, I recently finished writing Superconductors, one of the hardest things I have ever done. I started thinking about all the successes I have achieved, especially the multi year endeavors, and looking at patterns or what led to successful out comes.  Here are some of the keys to doing really big hard long term projects:   *  Set a clear deadline. It could be draining to not know when something would end. Setting a clear deadline in reaching your goal will help you to prevent yourself from procrastinating. * Have an emotional connection with the outcome. Search for that something that causes you to care so that you will be inspired to continue what you are doing. * Stakes. If you set a deadline but there is no real consequences or benefit from hitting that deadline it is unlikely you will reach it. You need to have both a stick (something bad that will happen if you don't meet your goals) and a carrot (the good things that will come from hitting your goal). * Get lots of help and support. Guidance and support are really important when doing hard things. The vote of confidence of other people and your family can help you accomplish your task. It would be easier if you set up a support structure. * Maintain and manage your energy. Have that basic energy that allows you to show up each day. Do the bare minimum and maintain your physical body to have that high output. * Track your progress. See what you have done so that you can judge and measure the quality of what you have done. * Use your experience from other areas. Apply what you have learned what you have gone through in your life. You can always rely on your experience and grit when getting through difficult situations. Have a look at your success patterns and consider which have been the most helpful to you.   And if you want to know what all that work led to, you can preorder Superconductors now!

Last week, I got up at 4:30 in the morning to go photograph a volcano. I had to climb a mountain, another volcano that was opposite this one, Mount Agung, to get there. Mount Agung is the one that recently erupted, by the way. I wanted to get a photo of this volcano at sunrise before it was surrounded in clouds and shoot the photo through a temple gate. That’s actually very photogenic and that’s how I found out about this location in the first place. It’s a very magical, serene, and spiritual location. About a year ago, or maybe six months ago, an instagrammer took a really amazing photo of this volcano in the middle of the temple gate and it went viral on Instagram. Now, people have been flocking to this spot to take a similar photo, myself included. And so, I invited my friends to join me on this. I didn’t actually expect them to wake up that early just to take a photo for Instagram, because to them, it was just an adventure. So I had four friends waiting for me at 5am, and we set off in our motorbikes. We had to drive an hour through the dark and wind our way to this curvy mountain road up to the temple known as the Temple of Thousand Steps, which is actually has 2100 steps. It was perfect. We hiked up the first set of steps to the main temple gate and there was Mount Agung with the sunrise hitting it from behind us right through the middle of the temple gate, and we got the perfect shot. We noticed when we arrived that there were three or four local Balinese people standing, staffing the donation booth where you register. They ask for a donation. It was before sunrise that they are out there working. And I thought, wow, this is amazing, right? An Instagram viral photo has driven so many tourists here that they are staffing this temple full-time with people to accept donations. They told us that the donations would be spread around the village to any of the temples that needed maintenance or upkeep. As we were walking through this main temple complex area, we noticed all of the fresh gold paint on all of the temple artwork and there were new temple dragons made of marble. So clearly, this had brought this temple, location, and village a lot of tourism money. Some people might say that because you are going there for a photograph, you are not experiencing it authentically, as you would if you didn’t have a camera. They say that you just have to go and appreciate the beauty and serenity of the surroundings. But you see, going to an Instagrammable location creates its own special type of adventure, its own special pilgrimage, if you will. You may also find in several locations that you want to go to because you want to recreate a photograph and make art, or you simply want to see this thing because it has been in photos all over Instagram or Pinterest, which is another visual story-telling medium. And so you create your travels around taking photos or experiencing instagrammable locations. It makes your travel  more meaningful as it gives you a mission or quest. Its like having a photo bucket list. As we were there taking our photos, a Korean couple arrived with two local Balinese photographers. We gave them their chance to get photos without us getting in the way. They were getting their engagement photos taken. So, they had an about three-hour drive from the touristy area. To get there, you had to leave at about 3 am. It takes a very dedicated person to go and capture these images and they hired two photographers to come out and take this photo. I’m assuming they could only have known about this out-of-the-way temple in an un-populated and un-touristy area of Bali because of social media, especially Instagram. So, if you want to know more about Instagram, I have a couple of great interviews with Brendan Burns and Elise Darma.

“Resilience is what we draw upon inside ourselves that help us recover from the worst day of our life.” – Rick Hanson Today’s guest on the Art of Adventure podcast is Rick Hanson, PhD, NYT bestselling author, adventurer, and clinical psychologist. His latest work, one co-written with his son, is called Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness. Rick describes this latest and fifth book as experiential. Resilient discusses experiences in mindfulness, compassion, grit, and gratitude. He shares how one grows gratitude and the spirit of adventure. In this episode, Rick teaches us that we should be “getting good at getting good and getting better at getting better”. Resilient is about learning the tools and resources we need to stay calm, confident, and happy no matter what life throws at you. What you’ll learn in this episode: * How to enrich and absorb the experiences in our lives * How Neurons work * Link between biology of brain and how it affects the way that we learn and experience the world * Importance of motivation for entrepreneurs * Fundamental neuropsychology of learning Quotes:  “People don’t really understand something until they can explain it directly and simply.” – Rick Hanson “For me it has always been important to penetrate to the heart of the matter and then turn it into something valuable for other people.” – Rick Hanson “The spirit of curiosity, the spirit of adventure, wonder, delight, gets us to the heart of the matter and then turn it into something valuable for others.” – Rick Hanson   Continue the Adventure:Rick Hanson The new book: Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness You might also like these episodes:AOA 136 | Christine Hassler | How To Beat Expectation HangoversAOA 051 | Rick Hanson | Permanently Increase Your HappinessAOA 094 | Loretta Breuning, PhD | Habits Of A Happy BrainAOA 097 | Justin Stenstrom | Overcoming Anxiety And Building Confidence

“The best way to be your own brand is to just literally be yourself constantly.” – Emily Utter Today’s guest on the Art of Adventure podcast is Emily Utter, mypersonal business coach, who is back on the show for her second appearance. Emily attract clients who vibe with her. She shares that she likes clients who actually want to be coached and have a passion to learn. She likes creating big results. Although she also attracts rebels, she sees this as a challenge because she looks for that personality which fits with her and her tribe. In this episode, Emily shares her business progression as a coach and says that it was something that she never expected. Experience made her better through time. She also notably says that it is important to raise awareness around avoidance patterns. What you’ll learn in this episode: * How to use your personal power * How to live your brand * What you should be doing on social media * How to connect the dots for people when coaching * How to let clients see the value in what you’re telling them * How she learned to not be afraid to tell the truth * How she manages her team Quotes: “The brand consistency is just me giving permission to be who I really am, unapologetically.” – Emily Utter “Sometimes we can’t see our own growth, we have to hear that from other people.” – Emily Utter “I just felt different with my clients the more that I was giving permission to myself to be me.” – Emily Utter “Our business and the way our clients are showing up is a reflection of how we are showing up.” – Emily Utter Continue the Adventure:Emily Utter Click here to thank Emily on Twitter You might also like these episodes:AOA 154 | Emily Utter | Coaching for Adventurous EntrepreneursAOA 110 | John Williams | Start A Business In 30 DaysAOA 042 | Cal Newport | Be So Good They Can’t Ignore YouAOA 048 | David Wood | Get Paid For Who You Are: Part 1: CoachingAOA 088 | Derek Sivers | Turning Observations Into Action

“Doing something within your skillset to help your cause is incredibly valuable” – Amy Freeman Today’s guests on the Art of Adventure podcast are Dave and Amy Freeman, speakers, writers, educators, advocates, and adventurers. The couple spent a year in the wilderness in the Boundary Waters as an expression of their fight for clean waters. The Minnesotan couple also runs the Wilderness Classroom, where they introduce kids to wild places and unique cultures through their educational programs. They also actively campaign for the protection of the Boundary Waters canoe area and its watersheds from the pollution caused by mining in the area. Fall in love with Dave and Amy in this episode as they bring you with them to their adventure and struggles through the wilderness at the same time, share their passion and advocacy as you learn more about the wonders of nature. Learn also about their cause and be inspired. What you’ll learn in this episode: * How the Freemans spent a year in the wilderness * What you will benefit from living with nature * How they got their funding for the year in the wilderness * How they provided their food supply * How they moved from lake to lake * How they achieved their goal of visiting 500 bodies of water * What was it like for them to come back and reintegrate with civilization * How they make money and get sponsors   Quotes: “Doing something within your skillset to help your cause is incredibly valuable” – Amy Freeman “Part of the reason that we have a positive impact and really been able to reach a lot of people is because of our strong relationship with the campaign to save the boundary waters” – Dave Freeman “Whether you’re an artist who wants to write a song or produce a piece, or whether you want to go on an adventure and advocate for something, your chances of success will be greatly increased if you can form a really strong and meaningful partnership with a group that is advocating for the issue that you want to work on” – Dave Freeman “You can have a bigger impact if you can have a meaningful partnership with an organization” – Dave Freeman “If you are passionate about something, the skills that you have can be put to use.” – Dave Freeman “We started the Wilderness Classroom with the sole purpose of educating kids” – Dave Freeman “You need creative ways to break through all the noise.” – Dave Freeman on how to help bring attention to your cause Continue the Adventure:Freemans Explore Instagram - @freemanexplore Twitter - @freemanexplore Facebook – Explorers Dave and Amy FreemanWilderness ClassroomSave the Boundary Waters  

Lots of people have been asking for specifics: how do you travel with your family? In this solo round episodes, I go into details about how we lived in 10 countries in the last year with our family. Bali! Country #10 as a family Travelling with your family is definitely different compared to travelling solo. When you are with your family, you want some degree of safety and comfort, and a lot of other considerations. Me and my family have been to twelve countries in the first fifteen months since my son, Axel, was born. Let's start with the airports. We have been flying to all these different places and one of the important things  is the access to the airport lounges. There, you can get your meals, have some rest, and take showers. You can even grab a free alcoholic beverage  for yourself if you are stressed out. The key is to make the transit much easier. We have also been very lucky and strategic about booking so that we try to get three or four seats in a row for long international flights so that Axel can sleep for long flights. He has been flying for free until he is two, so flying with an extra seat for a baby is really awesome. So where have we been? We have been to Mexico, Croatia, Budhapest, Hungary, and now in Bali, after stints in the US and various little side trips. Mexico was our test run. We were in a family house and it was in this local village, where the roads are made of sand. The poor internet connection made it hard to work. Other than that, Mexico is very cheap and we met people and did some road trips. That was where we learned how awesome people at reastuarants can be - they can watch and hang out with your kids. We had a stroller in all of these countries except for Bali. We just carry him through a carrier. Croatia was our favorite country because we lived next to the sea. You are allowed there for three months, and it was outside the Schengen zone so you can move in and out of the European countries nearby. The key was building the community quickly by reaching out to the people. We did it through connecting with people directly though Instagram. Also, expat Facebook groups were of great help in finding english-speaking friends before we arrive in a country. Another useful tip is to scope out the real estate in an area so that we can check the rates of housing in these places, the good neighborhoods, and for setting the budget. Getting help. If you are traveling with family, you often wonder whether you can get help. As for my family, we have been able to find local people who help watch our baby for two to four hours a day. It's well worth the investment to free up some time and focus on work. It also supports the local economy. It's a great connection to the neighborhood. Medical. Recently, our kid had his first fever. We basically rely on local doctors when we go to places. In Hungary, I had a tooth filling come out and had it replaced. I've seen various specialists in different places. There is medical tourism, and Hungary is actually one of the places where the most of Europe go to for dentistry because there are really skilled and, also inexpensive. We are not relying on our US-based insurance and generally just pay out of pocket. Food. We usually do breakfast and lunch at home and often go out for dinner. Food is generally so accessible that you want to have your meals out. In places like the Budapest or Bali, you have the whole world of cuisine available for you. Languages. I tried to learn Hungarian but it is very complex. Its such a complicated language, so its much more valuable to learn through body language. This is actually a skill you take with you from country to country. Timing. When moving to a new country, it takes three weeks to adjust to a routine. When you are adjusting, you tend to have more friction in the family. The baby becomes so fussy and does not sleep wel...

“If you’re not growing, then what’s the point?” – Brendan Leonard Today’s guest on the Art of Adventure podcast is Brendan Leonard, a writer and a creator whose work mostly centers on adventure and travel. He runs a website, the Semi-Rad, where he shares his enthusiasm for being outside and in his words, it’s a “web site for those of us crushing it, kind of”. Brendan is a funny and creative guy who writes a comic on Instagram. He is also currently expanding on film. In this episode, Brendan shares the story on how he became an adventure writer and how he goes about telling adventure stories. He also shares about his book tour and his previous experiences in promoting his work. What you’ll learn in this episode: How he goes about telling interesting stories How he became an adventure writer How he puts together the ideas that he come across How his blog led to him earning a living How he defines adventure Quotes: “If you’re not growing, then what’s the point?” – Brendan Leonard “You want people to take away something from whatever it is that you are doing.” – Brendan Leonard “I always focus on being relatable.” – Brendan Leonard “Adventure is about growth.” – Brendan Leonard Continue the Adventure: Instagram – @semi_radSemi-Rad   You might also like these episodes:AOA 147 | Mark Manson | A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good LifeAOA 098 | Carl Hoffman | Cannibals, Dangerous Journeys, And Adventure WritingAOA 060 | Dave Cornthwaite | Say Yes To AdventureAOA 067 | Matt Prior | Adventure AcademyAOA 091 | Jiro Taylor | Flow State Collective