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Change: Travel More | Season 3, Ep. 8
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 Introduction
- 01:14 The Illusion of Comfort
- 03:56 The Art of Adventure
- 06:23 Peaks, Valleys, and the Problem with “More”
- 08:00 Travel as a False Fix
- 13:22 From Vacation to Daily Adventure
- 21:03 Anticipation and Preparation
- 34:55 First Steps Toward Daily Discomfort
Mentions:
- Chase Reeves – Expert on minimalist travel gear and creator of in-depth backpack reviews
- Seth Godin – Referenced for his TED Talk analogy about mastery and clarinet practice
- Kierkegaard – 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 location
- MWOD Future Round – The structured 12-week initiation into voluntary discomfort for new members
- Shabbat – Cited as a model for intentional rest and presence
Anchor 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 | X (Twitter)
Disclaimer:
The information shared on this podcast and any related materials from Men & Women Of Discomfort (MWOD) or Flying S Incorporated are for general informational purposes only. You should not use this information as a basis for making decisions without consulting your own medical and legal professionals. We aim to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but we make no guarantees about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or comprehensiveness of the content.
At Men & Women Of Discomfort, we promote agency and encourage you to carefully consider the input we offer. If you find it helpful, we invite you to take advantage of it, but do so with the understanding that you bear the responsibility of due diligence. By using our content, you acknowledge that you are taking opportunities at your own risk. Thank you for understanding.
*Transcript Note: The transcript of our podcast is AI-generated and may contain errors. We aim for accuracy but appreciate your understanding and feedback on any discrepancies.
Copyright 2025 Men & Women Of Discomfort (MWOD.io)
Mentioned in this episode:
Sponsor: Never Settle
Never Settle is the creative tech and marketing agency that has been MWOD's creative partner— helping with branding, designing our website, and various growth marketing projects. When we started MWOD, we knew we had something that could help a lot of people, but communicating and enrolling people online to build their life around voluntary discomfort is a tough sell. We needed a partner who could understand what we were really doing and help translate that into an online presence that moved people. Never Settle is that partner. They took our vision and made it clear. No small feat for an organization promoting the one thing nobody wants to do. They’re genius.
If you want to learn more about how they can help make your vision a reality, head over to neversettle.it/MWOD
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By Men & Women Of Discomfort (MWOD.io)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 Introduction
- 01:14 The Illusion of Comfort
- 03:56 The Art of Adventure
- 06:23 Peaks, Valleys, and the Problem with “More”
- 08:00 Travel as a False Fix
- 13:22 From Vacation to Daily Adventure
- 21:03 Anticipation and Preparation
- 34:55 First Steps Toward Daily Discomfort
Mentions:
- Chase Reeves – Expert on minimalist travel gear and creator of in-depth backpack reviews
- Seth Godin – Referenced for his TED Talk analogy about mastery and clarinet practice
- Kierkegaard – 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 location
- MWOD Future Round – The structured 12-week initiation into voluntary discomfort for new members
- Shabbat – Cited as a model for intentional rest and presence
Anchor 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 | X (Twitter)
Disclaimer:
The information shared on this podcast and any related materials from Men & Women Of Discomfort (MWOD) or Flying S Incorporated are for general informational purposes only. You should not use this information as a basis for making decisions without consulting your own medical and legal professionals. We aim to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but we make no guarantees about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or comprehensiveness of the content.
At Men & Women Of Discomfort, we promote agency and encourage you to carefully consider the input we offer. If you find it helpful, we invite you to take advantage of it, but do so with the understanding that you bear the responsibility of due diligence. By using our content, you acknowledge that you are taking opportunities at your own risk. Thank you for understanding.
*Transcript Note: The transcript of our podcast is AI-generated and may contain errors. We aim for accuracy but appreciate your understanding and feedback on any discrepancies.
Copyright 2025 Men & Women Of Discomfort (MWOD.io)
Mentioned in this episode:
Sponsor: Never Settle
Never Settle is the creative tech and marketing agency that has been MWOD's creative partner— helping with branding, designing our website, and various growth marketing projects. When we started MWOD, we knew we had something that could help a lot of people, but communicating and enrolling people online to build their life around voluntary discomfort is a tough sell. We needed a partner who could understand what we were really doing and help translate that into an online presence that moved people. Never Settle is that partner. They took our vision and made it clear. No small feat for an organization promoting the one thing nobody wants to do. They’re genius.
If you want to learn more about how they can help make your vision a reality, head over to neversettle.it/MWOD
Never Settle Promo