What if every leap into uncertainty brought you closer to defining your true wealth and joy in life? 

Discover how one man's journey through 193 countries led to unexpected lessons on resilience and embracing the unknown.

In this episode, Larry Sprung speaks with Sam Goodwin, an American entrepreneur, author, and professional speaker known for his remarkable journey of traveling to every country in the world.

Sam's story is not only about adventure but also about overcoming significant challenges, including surviving solitary confinement in Syria, and how these experiences have shaped his outlook on life and success.

Sam discusses: 

• The lessons learned from competitive sports and how they translated into his professional life
• The turning point that led him to aim to visit all 193 countries
• His harrowing experience of being detained in Syria and the life-altering insights that came from it 
• The importance of uncertainty and the growth it offers
• How he coached the North Korean national ice hockey team as part of a cultural exchange
• And more!

Resources:

• Mitlin Financial  
• The JOY and Productivity Journal by Lawrence Sprung 
• Saving Sam: The True Story of an American’s Disappearance in Syria and His Family’s Extraordinary Fight to Bring Him Home Hardcover – by Sam Goodwin 

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About our Guest:

Sam Goodwin is an American entrepreneur, author, and professional speaker. A former Division I collegiate hockey player, he co-founded a tech company and NGO in Singapore and is one of the few people who has traveled to all 193 countries in the world. As a thought leader on embracing uncertainty, Goodwin delivers keynotes to organizations around the globe, from large corporate conventions to intimate leadership retreats and everything in between. Sam earned a bachelor’s from Niagara University, a master’s from Wash U in St. Louis, and a doctorate from Johns Hopkins SAIS.

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