Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States. LeBron James, Michael B. Jordan, Tom Brady, and Drake have all made sizable ownership investments in pickleball teams. One of them needs to get today’s guest onto the roster. Owen Mitchell won first place in the 2023 National Senior Games in Pittsburgh. He’s also won the Florida state championship for his age group in four of the past five years.

For him, winning is a goal, but not the goal. The sport has helped him find a purpose, and he thinks that’s one of the keys to happiness in retirement. We also talked about his devotion to faith, his love for family, and the marriage seminars he and his wife lead throughout the year.

Owen is a man of action. He’s hiked the Inca Trail in Peru, gone to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back twice, hiked Mt. Whitney, and so much more.

Owen Mitchell thinks about his life as a story; as you’ll hear, he’s writing a real page-turner.

00:00-Start

02:12-Owen’s Love for Pickleball

05:12-The Villages: A Pickleball Haven

07:24-Medicare Benefits You Don’t Know About

08:33-Owen's Approach to Fitness and Health

10:50-Family Dynamics and Proximity

13:02-Owen's Marriage Ministry with His Wife

19:58-Owen's Career

22:19-Financial Discipline

24:55-Extensive Travel and Adventure Hiking

28:15-Pickleball on a Cruise Ship

31:39-The Wave: A Unique Natural Formation

33:22-Goal Setting in Retirement

35:30-Defining Happiness in Retirement

39:28-A Perfect Day for Owen

40:34-Caring for Elderly In-Laws

42:23-Retirement Planning and Financial Decisions

48:27-Less Limitations in Retirement

52:25-Advice for Achieving Happiness in Retirement

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