Join us on Episode 344 of the Day In Day Out Podcast as we chat with Chris Donaldson, an author, businessman, entrepreneur, and world traveler! Chris recounts his incredible experiences from his youth in tumultuous 1970s Belfast to his adventurous motorcycle journey across continents, detailed in his book 'Going the Wrong Way.' Discover the inspiration behind his travels, his diverse career paths, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you're an adventure enthusiast or someone seeking motivational insights, this episode is packed with stories that will captivate and inspire. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:01 Chris Donaldson's Early Life and Inspiration to Travel 02:29 The Journey Begins: Motorbike Adventures 03:28 Challenges and Realizations on the Road 04:57 Publishing the Book and Revisiting the Journey 05:57 Reflections on Travel and Modern Technology 10:35 Financial Struggles and Resilience 14:36 Diverse Career Paths and Business Ventures 23:52 The Spirit of Adventure and Positive Mindset 27:56 The Evolution of Risk and Safety 28:47 Childhood Adventures: Then and Now 29:56 The Spirit of Adventure in Modern Times 31:54 Motorbiking Through the Ages 33:44 Challenges of Aging and Staying Active 37:38 Retirement: Finding New Purpose 41:13 The Journey to Australia and Beyond 50:11 The Motivation Behind Writing a Book 53:07 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
Episode Notes
Chris Donaldson
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdonaldson1/
website:
http://www.chrisdonaldson.world/
My social media links:
Podcast:
https://podcast.app/day-in-day-out-p832991
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/muui23
LinkedIn page:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/day-in-day-out-podcast/?viewAsMember=true
YouTube:
https://bit.ly/2UVszCm