Episode 131: A World Walk Towards Meaning with Tom Turcich
“I liked that it would take a long time. I didn’t want this to just be a trip...I wanted it to be the critical marker in my life.”
Embark on an unforgettable journey of discovery with Tom Turcich, who set out on a quest for meaning by walking around the world. In 2022, Tom achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the 10th person on record to complete this epic journey. Spanning 38 countries over the course of 7 years and covering a staggering 28,000 miles, his adventure is nothing short of extraordinary.
What makes it even more incredible is that Tom was accompanied by his loyal companion, Savannah, the first dog to ever walk around the world. Join us for a captivating conversation as we delve into the inspiring tale of their global odyssey.
Tom is a Speaker and Author of the new book The World Walk: Seven Years in Search of Meaning. Tom also discusses:
1:50 - His world walk
4:20 - The planning involved for a journey like this
6:40 — His time of reflection after his friend passed away
10:45 - Did he set out looking for meaning?
13:30 - Why a walk around the world and not another adventure?
15:50 - Deciding to make this journey and his connection to Karl Bushby
19:00 - The geographical path he took
22:15 - Facing any resistance or doubt before embarking on this journey
24:25 - How fear showed up during his adventure
27:45 - How his relationship with fear has changed throughout this adventure
29:40 - How his intuition developed as part of this experience
31:50 - Where were some places that surprised him along his journey
33:50 - Police escorts in certain countries
36:30 - The freedom he had to walk the earth
37:20 - His dog Savannah and what it was like to walk around the world with her
41:10 - The adjustment back to Western culture for him and Savannah
42:35 - Being there for each other during the journey
45:00 - What thoughts went through his mind during this relatively isolated trip
49:20 - What he found on this adventure
51:10 - How this trip made him realize how small we are
52:20 - His new book and why you should get a copy
54:20 - Advice he has for people who feel the call to adventure but haven’t stepped into it yet
55:40 - Who is going to play him in the Hollywood movie about his life
You can learn more about Tom by following him on Instagram @theworldwalk or checking out his website TomTurcich.com.
Be sure to pre-order a copy of his new book The World Walk: Seven Years in Search of Meaning here.
See below for photos Tom shared from his adventure.
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