Ep. 186: Deciding to Hike Your Own Hike: Lessons from the Trail About Business, Belonging, and Becoming
JUN 23, 202542 MIN
Ep. 186: Deciding to Hike Your Own Hike: Lessons from the Trail About Business, Belonging, and Becoming
JUN 23, 202542 MIN
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<p>What does a 500-mile trek through Spain, a rain-soaked trail in Scotland, and a solo summit in Colorado have to do with building a meaningful life or business?</p><p>In this episode, we share the unexpected lessons learned from long-distance hikes, Ironman races, and conversations on the trail — and how they mirror the journey of entrepreneurship, leadership, and self-discovery.</p><p>From the spiritual silence of the Camino de Santiago to the muddy mess of the West Highland Way, this isn’t just a story about hiking — it’s about purpose, progress, and the people who walk beside us (or don’t).</p><p>If you’ve ever felt like the finish line didn’t fulfill you… this one’s for you.</p><p>KEY TOPICS</p><ul><li><p><strong>“Hike your own hike”</strong>: What this means for life, business, and ignoring the noise</p></li><li><p>Why the <em>journey</em> is the reward — not the goal or the finish line</p></li><li><p>What hiking in the rain teaches us about embracing discomfort</p></li><li><p>The real reason entrepreneurs hesitate to sell their businesses</p></li><li><p>How solitude reveals what you’re actually chasing</p></li><li><p>The power of walking with the <em>right</em> people, not just <em>anyone</em></p></li><li><p>The Camino de Santiago’s secret economy, sacred history, and soul-deep meaning</p></li><li><p>How to follow the right signs — and know when someone else’s path isn’t yours</p></li></ul><p>CHAPTERS</p><ul><li><p>00:00 Introduction</p></li><li><p>00:51 Hiking in Scotland: The West Highland Way</p></li><li><p>02:18 Hiking Etiquette and Annoyances</p></li><li><p>03:28 Conquering Colorado's Fourteeners</p></li><li><p>07:51 The Spiritual Journey of the Camino de Santiago</p></li><li><p>14:44 The History and Experience of the West Highland Way</p></li><li><p>16:54 Group Hiking Dynamics</p></li><li><p>20:35 The Pressure to Grow in Business</p></li><li><p>21:07 Redefining Success: Progress Over Growth</p></li><li><p>21:50 A Lesson from the Parish Priest</p></li><li><p>22:56 Zappos' Unique Hiring Practice</p></li><li><p>23:59 The Importance of Human Connection</p></li><li><p>27:17 The Journey is the Reward</p></li><li><p>33:53 Lessons from Hiking</p></li><li><p>38:31 Embracing Hardship</p></li><li><p>41:21 Final Thoughts on Hiking and Life</p></li></ul><p>CONNECT WITH US</p><ul><li><p><a href="http://www.decidedlypodcast.com/">www.decidedlypodcast.com</a> </p></li><li><p>Join us on Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/decidedlypodcast">www.instagram.com/decidedlypodcast</a> </p></li><li><p>Join us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/decidedlypodcast">https://www.facebook.com/decidedlypodcast</a> </p></li><li><p>Shawn’s Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/shawn_d_smith">www.instagram.com/shawn_d_smith</a> </p></li><li><p>Sanger’s Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/sangersmith">www.instagram.com/sangersmith</a> <br></p></li></ul><p>MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?</p><p>At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy.<br></p><p>LEARN MORE</p><p><a href="http://www.decidedlywealth.com/">www.decidedlywealth.com</a> <br>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY DECISION-MAKING TIP EMAIL</p><p>Join us every Wednesday for more strategies to DEFEAT bad decision-making - one episode at a time!</p>
