325. Walking into Joy: How Tom Turcich Found Happiness through Simplicity

Welcome to The Decoding Success Podcast for a brand new episode with Tom Turcich - the 10th person to ever walk around the world! And, the first to ever do it with his late pup, Savannah. Together, they walked 28,000 miles over 7 years and 6 continents. Today, Tom brings his wisdom here for a conversation on self-discovery and reflection through walking, finding joy through simplicity, navigating grief, processing emotions through movement, and more. YOUR PERSONAL BRAND 🤝 FREE BRAND CALL 👉 https://freebrandcall.com/mattlebris What will you learn when you listen.. 🚶‍♂️ Walking allows for deep self-reflection and processing of emotions. ⏰ Time doesn't heal; facing your issues head-on is essential. ⚠️ The journey of self-discovery often requires taking risks. 🌟 Happiness can be found in simple moments and connections with nature. 🐕 The bond with a pet can provide profound companionship and support. 🤝 Understanding the smallness of self can lead to greater humility. ❤️‍🩹 Grief is a complex process that requires time and reflection. 👊 You are enough as you are; existence itself is valuable. Two of our favorite quotes from this episode: 👀 "Knowing what you value is critical to success." 🔥 "If you pay attention, just living your life is enough." Connect with Tom on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theworldwalk/?hl=en Grab Tom's new book here: https://www.tomturcich.com/books Chapters 00:00 The Foundation of Success: Understanding Values 02:55 The Journey Begins: Walking Around the World 06:08 Journaling and Reflection: Processing Emotions 08:57 Facing Inner Demons: The Power of Solitude 11:50 The Nature of Time: Healing and Moving On 15:12 The Smallness of Self: A Global Perspective 18:00 The Role of Luck and Circumstance in Life 21:12 Finding Values: The Path to Self-Discovery 24:02 The Importance of Taking Risks 26:56 Happiness: A State of Being 30:13 The Paradox of Choice: Too Many Options? 32:48 Self-Discovery: The Journey Within 36:02 Lessons from Walking: Embracing the Ordinary 38:55 The Bond with Savannah: A Shared Journey 42:08 Grief and Loss: Remembering a Companion 44:56 Living in the Moment: The Essence of Life 47:45 The Future: What Lies Ahead? 51:09 Final Thoughts: The Value of Existence

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