Listen "Career Conversations with Scott Paton"
Episode Synopsis
When his last son left home, Scott could finally decide what he wanted to do now that he had no responsibilities. He flew to Morocco. The next two years he went from Norway to Ukraine, from Ireland to Jordan and many places in-between.The U2 song: "Still haven't Found What I'm Looking for" comes to mind. After 7 years visiting SE Asia, Mexico, Central and northern South America, Europe and Northern Africa, is he still traveling because he hasn't found what he's looking for or because he has?Social media linkshttps://www.youtube.com/@bookscafe-freeebooksdotnet8010/https://www.facebook.com/freeebooksdotnetLink to websitewww.Free-ebooks.comPrimary Topic: Introduction and Personal Background- Introduction to the podcast and guests- Scott Paton's definition of introversion- Scott Paton's current location and travel experience- Scott Paton's hobbies and interests during his travels- Scott Paton's experience with house sitting and its benefitsPrimary Topic: Misconceptions About House Sitting- Scott Paton's experience with people's reactions to house sitting- The responsibility and importance of caring for pets while house sitting- Scott Paton's positive experiences with house sittingPrimary Topic: Scott Paton's Business and Work Experience- Scott Paton's business divisions and roles- The importance of respect and mutual values in business partnerships- The role of competency in building a reputation and securing client recommendations- Scott Paton's approach to taking on new projects and saying yes to opportunities- The impact of focusing on the right tasks and delegating responsibilitiesPrimary Topic: Recharging and Self-Care- Scott Paton's love for hammocks and recharging in nature- The benefits of alone time and quietness for introverts- Scott Paton's contrast with his extroverted mother's need for social interaction- The presence of hammocks in Scott Paton's travel experiencesPrimary Topic: Crafting a Career Based on Energy and Preferences- Scott Paton's unintentional alignment of his career with his energy levels- The importance of prioritizing time and energy as an entrepreneur- Different ways people have crafted their careers to match their needs- The intersection of art, science, and business in Scott Paton's workBonus Topic: Hotdogs as Sandwiches- Scott Paton's opinion on whether hotdogs are considered sandwichesPrimary Topic: Finding Scott Paton Online- Information about Scott Paton's website, FreeEbooks.net- Scott Paton's role as president of FreeEbooks.net and their mission- Contacting Scott Paton through LinkedIn for further discussions on travel, house sitting, and being an authorClosing Remarks and Podcast Outro
More episodes of the podcast The Traveling Introvert
Why Introvert Burnout Goes Unnoticed
15/07/2025
The Power of Moving On for Your Wellbeing
08/07/2025
Advocates When You Need Them Most
01/07/2025
Building a Resilient Network as an Introvert
24/06/2025
Travel Mistakes to Avoid at 30,000 Feet
17/06/2025
Bali’s Enchanting Day of Silence
10/06/2025
Leading Without a Title
03/06/2025
Guarding Your Leadership Energy
27/05/2025
Don't Resent Your Introversion
13/05/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.