This episode is about choosing to live happily by dreaming your way there and making new decisions to steer the direction. 

Author Paul Besley talks about some of the challenges he has faced throughout his life, including alcoholism, bullying, a severe mountain accident, working in a high-pressure job as a salesman, and living with asbestosis disease. He shares what he has learned along the way and how he manages to find contentment through life’s challenges. Paul imparts his wisdom and advice in ways that feel relatable and attainable. 

By listening to this episode you’ll also find out how Paul turned his career around to becoming a published author, which started with writing guidebooks, and later on his memoir- The Search by Vertebrate Publishing. 

Keep going until the end to hear Paul’s powerful question for you to answer. It’s a really good one (once he remembers it!).

Recording information

This interview was recorded online on 11th November 2024.

Links

The Search - Paul's published memoir

Blog - Monthly Happenings by Paul Besley

Published works - by Paul Besley

Instagram 

References

The Search - book by Paul Besley

Wild About Kinder - podcast episode interviewing Paul

Mark Richards - Author

Trail Magazine

Cicerone

Andy Kirkpatrick

1001 Climbing Tips

Vertebrate Publishing

Mountain Rescue

Final notes

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Podcast music is by Tsarzi and artwork by Tiffany-Francis Baker.

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