#28 Paul Watkins | Beyond the Finish Line: Embracing Challenges and Growth
Welcome to the Overly Excited Podcast, where we dive into the exhilarating world of adventure, endurance, and personal growth. In this episode, we are joined by the remarkable Paul Watkins, an adventurer, TEDx speaker and author who shares captivating stories of resilience, self-discovery, and the transformative power of embracing life's challenges.
From racing in the Canadian Arctic to completing a gruelling 100k race in extreme terrain, Paul's experiences provide a window into the mental and physical fortitude required for extreme endurance events. Joined by our hosts, Dale Sidebottom and Jack Watts, the conversation spans from the importance of finding joy in the marathon training journey to the significance of balancing personal desires with responsibilities.
Paul Watkins opens up about his career change, treks through Nepal, Africa, and Antarctica, and the impact of his fatherhood on his choices. The episode also delves into the theme of self-reflection, the value of loving what you do, and the mental game of enduring tough challenges.
So, get ready to be inspired as we unpack the profound lessons of resilience, discipline, and the beauty of embracing life as a verb with our incredibly inspiring guest, Paul Watkins.
https://www.paulwatkins.com.au/
From racing in the Canadian Arctic to completing a gruelling 100k race in extreme terrain, Paul's experiences provide a window into the mental and physical fortitude required for extreme endurance events. Joined by our hosts, Dale Sidebottom and Jack Watts, the conversation spans from the importance of finding joy in the marathon training journey to the significance of balancing personal desires with responsibilities.
Paul Watkins opens up about his career change, treks through Nepal, Africa, and Antarctica, and the impact of his fatherhood on his choices. The episode also delves into the theme of self-reflection, the value of loving what you do, and the mental game of enduring tough challenges.
So, get ready to be inspired as we unpack the profound lessons of resilience, discipline, and the beauty of embracing life as a verb with our incredibly inspiring guest, Paul Watkins.
https://www.paulwatkins.com.au/
Creators and Guests
Host
Dale Sidebottom
Is the creator and founder of Jugar Life and Energetic Education. Two multidisciplinary business platforms that provide people with the tools to make play a focus of their everyday. Dale is a full-time 'play' consultant who taps into his 20+ years working in the education and health sectors to educate individuals, schools, sporting clubs and corporate organisations globally on the benefits 'adult play' can have on mental health and wellbeing. Dale is the author of All Work No Play, a TEDx speaker and podcast host. Dale has worked face-to-face with students, teachers, schools and corporations in over 20 countries worldwide.
