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Resilience, Reinvention & Pushing Limits - Life Lessons from the Man Who WALKED Around the World | Tom Turcich
Episode 448
Angela is joined by the amazing Tom Turcich, who shares his extraordinary journey of walking around the world. Tom reflects on the profound lessons he learned during his seven-year trek, particularly the realisation that people are shaped by their environments and circumstances.
He discusses the impact of his friend’s death on his decision to embark on this adventure, emphasising the importance of seizing the day, as well as revealing the challenges he faced, including health issues and moments of despair, and the surprising kindness he encountered from people across various cultures.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The Power of Walking : Walking forces self-reflection, teaching self-sufficiency and mental resilience.
- People are Kinder Than We Think : Across different cultures, he experienced generosity and hospitality from strangers.
- Embracing Constraints Leads to Growth : Accepting life’s limitations helps build a more meaningful and fulfilling experience.
- Facing Mortality Changes Perspective : A life-changing loss in his teens pushed him to redefine his priorities and live with intention.
- Nature’s Impact on Mindset : The Atacama Desert and open landscapes brought deep spiritual realizations and a sense of connection.
- Technology & Distraction : Modern infrastructure and social media influence how we connect; he observed less distraction in places with stronger human interaction.
TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS
0:05 – Walking forces deep self-reflection
3:39 – Tom’s seven-year journey across six continents
5:41 – Biggest lesson: how small and shaped by environment people are
8:36 – Holding onto the dream for eight years before starting
14:54 – Packing for extreme weather conditions
17:42 – The toughest mental challenge and almost quitting
26:07 – Unexpected kindness and lessons from different cultures
29:43 – The most dangerous moment: held at gunpoint in Turkey
34:49 – Most spiritual place: the Atacama Desert
41:34 – How the journey reshaped his perspective on human nature
53:39 – Where people are most and least distracted in the world
57:37 – Final wisdom: “Go for a walk—it’ll benefit you more than you realize.”
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To find out more about Tom and his book go to: https://www.tomturcich.com/
ABOUT THE GUEST
Tom Turcich is the tenth person to walk around the world, motivational speaker, and photographer. Turcich’s seven-year trek with his adopted Shepard-mix pup, Savannah, took them across six continents and thirty-eight countries. He has been featured on CNN, Good Morning America, Business Insider, The Guardian, The Today Show, Newsweek, and more.
ABOUT THE HOST
Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker
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