Episode #37 How Adventure Saved My Life
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This is a rather somber episode where I get pretty transparent about how Adventure and the Outdoors have impacted my life in a radical way. Up til now, I have shared very little about my background but this episode will help you to understand where I've come from, my former career and why I had a career change 8 1/2 years ago; and how adventure and the outdoors were my refuge during a very dark time period in my life.
The message of this podcast, is that if you've lost your desire for the outdoors; then get back out there. If you are experiencing work problems or stressors or personal life issues; then get involved in the outdoors. It's refreshing and recharging to get outdoors.
Posted by The Outdoor Podcast at 11/14/2011 5:00 AM 
Categories: Adventure
Tags: Craig Cole Outdoor Podcast How to Beat Burnout The OUtdoor Podcast Craig Cole Podcast
Categories: Adventure
Tags: Craig Cole Outdoor Podcast How to Beat Burnout The OUtdoor Podcast Craig Cole Podcast
Good stuff in this episode. Few understand how the outdoors works wonders. Lots of memories stored in my brain from hunting trips and I totally agree with the laughter thing.
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Thanks for the insight Craig. My wife and can attest to the fact that I go stir crazy if I stay out of the bush for too long. I pace the floors, have a hard time sleeping, and I get a little irritable. And then I get outside for a weekend of camping or off roading, maybe some hunting or fishing. It really is physically, emotionally and spiritually refreshing for me.
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Yep! It's amazing what a little bit or a whole lot of fresh air, trees, beautiful scenery, awesome nature and wildlife can do for you. I cherish each an every moment that I get to spend in the outdoors. Even just sitting by a campfire can be a great experience.
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You nailed it! I'm a CO native that moved to CA 8 years ago to start my own business. The business owned my wife and I (80+ hr/weeks!) I had no time for hobbies (not good!). I hit burnout because the business was not paying off and the stress was unbearable. After we rid ourselves of the business, I had a realization that I just let 8 years go down the toilet for what. I needed to get back into the outdoors! So I packed my family up and moved from the ratrace in southern CA back to CO. I now have a job that maxes out at 40 hours/week and my wife is pretty good at her own thing doing ebay. I now hit the woods and waters 1-2x/week and we both agree that we made the right decision not only for our family, but for our health. Great podcasts! And keep em comin. THANKS!!!!
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Wow! That is a great story! I would love to live in CO! I myself just switched jobs to a job that is pretty much 40hr max as well and my stress level has dropped dramatically. Glad you liked the podcast!
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