In this episode, I share a deeply personal journey that kicked off my 2025 with an unexpected challenge and plenty of travel adventures. While sitting at a familiar Starbucks in Pattaya, Thailand, I struck up a conversation with a fascinating Canadian businessman that lasted for hours. Our dialogue—filled with reflections on life, the fear of not fully living, and the pursuit of passion—ignited an idea that would reshape my approach for the year. He challenged me to record an episode a day for 2025, and that moment, in the midst of travel and spontaneous connection, made me question my boundaries and the sacrifices I’m willing to make for my craft.
I then take you along through my New Year’s experience in Bangkok, where the vibrant chaos of Khao San Road and the stark contrasts of daily life left me with a mix of awe and introspection. I reflect on the pressures of social expectations during New Year’s celebrations, the beauty of raw, unfiltered moments, and the lessons I’ve learned about celebrating intentionally—without alienating others in the process. From managing a radical shift in my lifestyle to embracing the responsibility of sharing my personal and educational insights, this episode is an honest exploration of how travel, chance encounters, and the courage to push myself can redefine what it means to be re-educated.
