What happens when your entire life is erased in an instant? At 23, Robert Spencer survived a catastrophic accident that left him with total amnesia - wiping away every memory from birth until that moment. This devastating experience gave him a profoundly unique relationship with time that most of us will never understand.

In this riveting conversation, Robert shares how he rebuilt his life without past experiences to guide him, concealing his condition from loved ones for over a decade. He reveals how this blank slate paradoxically freed him from the limitations most of us carry - allowing him to build successful careers in MMA, missing children recovery, and environmental conservation without the burden of preconceived boundaries.

Robert's perspective on timepieces transcends typical watch enthusiasm. For him, watches serve as vital anchors to the present moment - "I cannot look at my watch and see tomorrow or yesterday. It only tells me what moment I am right now." This philosophy drives his approach to life, from his work with Project Heal the Land connecting inner-city youth with nature to his carefully curated collection of rugged tool watches that accompany his adventures.

The conversation weaves through profound insights about living fully present, the distinction between purpose and passion, and finding meaning through connection with nature. Robert challenges listeners to examine their own relationship with time, offering wisdom gained through extraordinary circumstances: "If you go through your whole life thinking about the next thing without spending time in this thing, your whole life flashes before your eyes one day and you're like, man, I missed it all."

Whether you're a watch enthusiast, nature lover, or simply searching for deeper meaning, Robert's remarkable journey will transform how you think about time and the moments we're given. Subscribe now and join us for more thought-provoking conversations that extend far beyond watches.

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