Season 3, Episode 8 | "What if your dream vacation isn’t a destination—but a skill?"Most people chase travel and adventure as a way to escape the grind, but what if the life you're craving isn’t found out there—it’s forged right here, in your daily choices? In this episode of Strong & Awake, Dane and Mitch challenge the lie that adventure requires a plane ticket and show how the way we relate to the ordinary shapes everything. When you build a life of voluntary discomfort—choosing hard things on purpose—you don’t just prepare for the next trip, you wake up to the adventure already available in your day-to-day. This conversation reframes travel as a reflection of who you're becoming, not what you’re booking, and offers a practical invitation to stop waiting and start living awake—wherever you are.Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:14 The Illusion of Comfort03:56 The Art of Adventure06:23 Peaks, Valleys, and the Problem with “More”08:00 Travel as a False Fix13:22 From Vacation to Daily Adventure21:03 Anticipation and Preparation34:55 First Steps Toward Daily DiscomfortMentions:Chase Reeves – Expert on minimalist travel gear and creator of in-depth backpack reviewsSeth Godin – Referenced for his TED Talk analogy about mastery and clarinet practiceKierkegaard – Quoted for his insight: “Man finds a level of despair he can tolerate and calls it happiness”Disneyland – Used as an example of how adventure and joy don’t automatically come from locationMWOD Future Round – The structured 12-week initiation into voluntary discomfort for new membersShabbat – Cited as a model for intentional rest and presenceAnchor Actions:1. Embrace Daily Discomfort: Choose one small, uncomfortable action that you can commit to every day for 90 days. Whether it's a physical challenge like a daily run or a lifestyle change such as reducing screen time, the key is consistency and embodied action. This practice will build resilience and transform your everyday life into an adventure.2. Cultivate a Mindset of Adventure: Shift your perspective to see your daily life as an opportunity for exploration and growth. Identify areas where you can inject novelty or challenge, such as taking a new route to work or learning a new skill. This approach will help you find joy and fulfillment in the mundane.3. Engage with Community: Consider joining a group or community that supports voluntary discomfort and personal growth. Being part of a supportive network can provide accountability, inspiration, and shared experiences that enhance your journey. If you choose to go solo, ensure you have a plan to track your progress and reflect on your experiences.Join Us:Our Membership Community (MWOD) is where we embrace discomfort as a path to personal development. Remember, it's probably not for you... but if we're wrong about that, or if you want to find out for yourself, visit us at MWOD.io 🦬Connect With Us:Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok |

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