Listen "Dan James: No Plan Needed"
Episode Synopsis
This week we grab an opportunity.
After climbing Pen-Y-Fan in Wales with photographer and community champion Dan James, we utilised the time on the drive home to interview this special individual.
Today, Dan follows the path of ‘what feels best’ in the moment, pursuing what his heart tells him rather than what society deems best. What would appear to most as a carefree journey through life, actually means Dan is closer to those around him, generating bonds that have meaning and purpose.
But it wasn’t always like this. Dan tells me about his time in the Royal Air Force working as a bomb disposal expert before a freak accident cut short his career and how this in turn helped him understand what’s important to him.
Dan’s outlook and enthusiasm for life is infectious, I value his friendship and generosity with his time and feel privileged that we managed to record this episode together.
The opportunistic nature of recording this episode does mean the sound quality isn’t as good as we would normally produce, but I hope you can forgive us.
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