Dave Cornthwaite reached a low point at the age of 25; he was completely dissatisfied with his life. Traveling via skateboard changed his view of the town he lived in, and eventually led to Expedition 1000, a mission to take 25 different journeys of 1000 miles or more using a form of non-motorized transport.Achieving surface level success at the age of 25A moment when Dave was less than inspired by himselfWhy a snowboarding trip altered Dave’s trajectoryHow skateboarding changed Dave’s perception of the town he lived inWhy getting too comfortable kills your ambition The importance of getting off the grid and taking micro-adventuresMaking your first big decision to take a leap of faith Why improving ourselves endlessly is the key to growthFinding the things that satisfy us, creatively and futuristically Looking at life for what it could be, as opposed to what it is nowSkateboarding nearly 5000 miles across Australia The advantages of working a job that you absolutely hateFinding the thing that is totally unique to you Why the only thing we control is how we spend our timeDealing with the moments when you doubt yourself and your capabilitiesThe physical challenges that increased Dave’s mental prowessDeveloping your personal yes muscle with daily activities What causes Dave to turn down significant amounts of moneyDave Cornthwaite has built a career around his passions. He is a keynote speaker, author, and motivator, instilling his yes-oriented philosophy into his audience. He has contributed to the sprouting of many international adventures and strongly advocates for bettering the world through less consumption and more happiness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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