'Thinking about my dreams seems like a waste of time because I can't do anything about them.'If you've ever said this to yourself, this conversation is for you. We've heard this from clients over and over. Whether this statement resonates for you or you're just ready to dream bigger, this episode shares a straightforward approach you can start today to grow your vision of what's possible.

Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our book Seven at Sea. On this podcast, we want to help you go from fear to freedom one adventure at a time. 

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Erik + Emily's Sailing Memoir:

Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat 

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Listen if you want more freedom. In the Orton home, independence is a family value. Like you, we aspire to more independence in all areas of life. Erik and I literally named our son Independence.

(Try writing that in first grade.) Like many people, we've felt stuck. Then, like fireworks on a summer evening, someone shares a story that sparks new possibilities and it feels like freedom. In this episode, we tell our freedom stories to share the spark so you can declare your independence.

Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our book Seven at Sea. On this podcast, we want to help you go from fear to freedom one adventure at a time. 

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 Show Notes:

4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris

1776 by David McCullough

Try Sailing for a Week: 

Perfect for rookies who want to test drive the live-aboard dream. Relax, explore, and get as much/little sailing experience as you want with stunning 360-views. Sail with us in 2024/2025

Erik + Emily's Sailing Memoir:

Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat 

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You are wired for growth. That means, worry is your most constant obstacle. This is why you never overdose on encouragement, inspiration, and fresh stories of triumph and possibility. That's why we've refined the focus of the What Could Go Right? podcast. New studio, cleaner audio, and clearer vision. Learn how this focus on personal growth and sailing can help you go from fear to freedom one adventure at a time. Get your power up today.

Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our book Seven at Sea. On this podcast, we want to help you go from fear to freedom one adventure at a time. 

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 Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction: Personal Growth and Sailing 03:20 Understanding Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset 09:54 The Transformative Power of Being in a New Environment 15:46 Sailing as a Metaphor and Template for Personal Growth

Smart Growth by Whitney Johnson ("Growth is your default setting.")

Try Sailing for a Week: 

Perfect for rookies who want to test drive the live-aboard dream. Relax, explore, and get as much/little sailing experience as you want with stunning 360-views. Sail with us in 2024/2025

Erik + Emily's Sailing Memoir:

Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat 

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Avoid the most common travel mistake –– packing too much. Especially when it comes to sailing, you don't want to be caught hundreds (or thousands) of miles from home without something you need. But, if it's your first time, you don't really know what you'll need. This can spell big anxiety. We've got your back. We've been refining our packing lists for over a decade. This week we're sharing our most up-to-date packing list for sailing trips and we talk through every item so you don't have to wonder. Grab your copy in the show notes below.

Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our book Seven at Sea. On this podcast, we want to help you go from fear to freedom one adventure at a time. 

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Try Sailing for a Week: 

Perfect for rookies who want to test drive the live-aboard dream. Relax, explore, and get as much/little sailing experience as you want with stunning 360-views. Sail with us in 2024/2025

Erik + Emily's Sailing Memoir:

Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat 

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It's graduation season and that means big changes for everyone. When you know what to expect you can be more intentional about this new season.The first step is acknowledging what the changes are and how they affect you. Whether you've launched your last child or your home dynamics are changing in other ways, this episode will help.

Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our book Seven at Sea. On this podcast, we want to help you go from fear to freedom one adventure at a time. 

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Try Sailing for a Week: 

Perfect for rookies who want to test drive the live-aboard dream. Relax, explore, and get as much/little sailing experience as you want with stunning 360-views. Sail with us in 2024/2025

Erik + Emily's Sailing Memoir:

Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat 

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Will letting go actually allow you to receive a more abundant life? Ridiculously OK author, Y.E. Young says it will. In this episode he tells you how. Join us in exploring the dynamic process of letting go again and again throughout your life.

Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our book Seven at Sea. On this podcast, we want to help you go from fear to freedom one adventure at a time. 

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Ep 54 Resources:

Ridiculously OK by Y.E. Young

Y.E. Young Website

Wayne Dyer Meditation 

Try Sailing for a Week: 

Perfect for rookies who want to test drive the live-aboard dream. Relax, explore, and get as much/little sailing experience as you want with stunning 360-views. Sail with us in 2024/2025

Erik + Emily's Sailing Memoir:

Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat 

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Sometimes the people who love us the most may inadvertently be the ones who hold us back from reaching our full potential.

All this and more as we dive into episode 53.

Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our book Seven at Sea. On this podcast, we want to help you go from fear to freedom one adventure at a time. 

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Mentioned in This Episode:

I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons by Kevin Hart

If You Want to Write by Brenda Ueland
 

Anton Ego's Quote in Ratatouille

Anton Ego's Quote in Ratatouille

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Erik + Emily's Sailing Memoir:

Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat 

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Stuck. Trapped. Lonely. Searching for something. If you've ever felt this way, I know you are going to love Lisa Binggeli's true adventure. "I used to count pennies and put groceries back on the shelf." In 9 years, Lisa went from raising three small kids working as a remote medical biller and selling homemade tortillas on the side to selling over 200 million in real estate. Students of her process and finding similar success. If real estate is part of your adventure, you can find Lisa's links in the show notes. If you want to go from fear to freedom, get inside Lisa's mindset and friendly approach to exponential growth. Listen now.

What Could Go Right? is a Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful featuring personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids. The show is hosted by Erik Orton and Emily Orton, creators, travelers, authors, speakers, sailors, rock climbers, and curious parents of five kids (mostly adults). Subscribe for honest conversations with bold midlife parents in mind. If you're ready to design a life you love –Subscribe and Stay Tuned.  

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Download the free guide for how I sold 120 Homes in 1 year at
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Our Sailing Memoir:

Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat (affiliate link) by Erik + Emily Orton 

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Which came first, the belief or the behavior? Erik and Emily revisit Atomic Habits by James Clear and pushback (a little) on what it takes to change a habit and upgrade your identity. If your life has no room for improvement, don't bother with this episode.

What Could Go Right? is a Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful featuring personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids. The show is hosted by Erik Orton and Emily Orton, creators, travelers, authors, speakers, sailors, rock climbers, and curious parents of five kids (mostly adults). Subscribe for honest conversations with bold midlife parents in mind. If you're ready to design a life you love –Subscribe and Stay Tuned.  

Links:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

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Perfect for rookies who want a hands-on live-aboard experience. The ideal blend of relaxation, exploration, and getting as much (or as little) sailing experience as you want with non-stop stunning 360 views. Sail with us in 2024

Our Book:

Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat (affiliate link) by Erik + Emily Orton 

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Ready to upgrade your identity? Start here. The biggest obstacles to pursuing your dream may be the simplest to solve. What's the biggest obstacle? Your thoughts. Dive into Atomic Habits by James Clear and the role of your thoughts or beliefs in forming new habits.

What Could Go Right? is a Life Design Podcast for Moms and Dads Who Want to Make Midlife Meaningful featuring personal growth, family connections, and parenting adult kids. The show is hosted by Erik Orton and Emily Orton, creators, travelers, authors, speakers, sailors, rock climbers, and curious parents of five kids (mostly adults). Subscribe for honest conversations with bold midlife parents in mind. If you're ready to design a life you love –Subscribe and Stay Tuned.  

Links:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Sail With Us:

Perfect for rookies who want a hands-on live-aboard experience. The ideal blend of relaxation, exploration, and getting as much (or as little) sailing experience as you want with non-stop stunning 360 views. Sail with us in 2024

Our Book:

Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat (affiliate link) by Erik + Emily Orton 

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