62: Brendan Leonard on The Joy of Making it Small
A huge reason I do this podcast is that I get to speak to people who are living their version of success; defining how we want to do life.\xa0\xa0
Brendan Leonard embodies this perfectly. His message is a reminder to each and every one of us pushing ourselves each day to be better and to do better, that there is joy in every day. That morning trail run before a day sitting in front of the computer. An afternoon dog walk, a glass of wine with a good friend that you kinda sorta didn\u2019t want to go do because you wanted to get that \u201cproject done\u201d so you could, what, make it big? And sacrifice enjoyment along the way.\xa0
Brendan is a writer of adventure and travel, and the human experiences that lies within. He is a contributing editor at Adventure Journal and a columnist at Outside. His stories have appeared in Backpacker, National Geographic Adventure, Outside, Men\u2019s Journal, Sierra, Adventure Cyclist, and other publications. He is a public speaker, and an author of books like Sixty Meters to Anywhere and the New American Road Trip Mix Tape.\xa0
Like many of us, our rock bottom informs who we are now and rock bottoms have varying degrees of lows. For Brendan, it was alcohol and jail. He made a choice at his rock bottom. he stopped drinking, found journalism, and the mountains and the rest is history
Today we discuss:\xa0
- Starting from rock bottom and pushing through adversity
- The not so glamorous side of creativity
- The rewards in putting your work out there and a lot more.\xa0
If you have been enjoying this podcast, \xa0I hope you\u2019ll subscribe, share and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Don\u2019t forget to visit gearshow dot com to learn more about us. Until then, don\u2019t play it too small, but don\u2019t worry about playing so big.
Resources mentioned and where to find Brendan.\xa0
About Lisa Gerber:
Lisa advises CEOs and senior level management on how to use the power of storytelling and effective communication to influence action and bring ideas to life.
She guides companies through the digital maze of constantly changing tools to build discovery, loyalty, and ultimately help them achieve their own big leaps.
When she is not in her office, she might be out skiing or trail running. This is where she does her best creative problem-solving.
To learn more about booking Lisa for consulting, speaking or workshops, visit www.bigleapcreative.com.