Episode 1: Suttons Do Hard Things on the Appalachian Trail with Josh Sutton
“Knowing that retirement isn’t guaranteed, the idea of taking mini-retirements throughout your life really stuck out to us.”
In our first episode, Josh Sutton joins us to share his experience completing the 2,000+ mile long Appalachian Trail with his wife Cassie and 4 y/o son Harvey as well as shed light on how he balances work as a real estate agent and his passion for travel. Josh also discusses:
02:20 - His experience on the Appalachian Trail
04:05 - Life before the trail
07:25 - What calls him to travel and adventure
08:55 - Going to Mt. Everest basecamp
09:50 - Inspiration to do the trail with his son Harvey
11:10 - How nature and freedom plays a part in his adventures
13:15 - How authenticity plays a role in his life on and off of the trail
16:40 - Awe moments on the trail
20:00 - Turning the trail into a job
21:30 - How he made the decision to do the trail
25:25 - Advice for others looking to do something like this but have doubt
26:45 - How the trip changed him and his family
30:00 - Final remarks and advice for listeners
To learn about Josh and his family’s adventures, check out their YouTube channel Live Sutton or follow along their Instagram @LiveSutton.
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