About this episode
Lucas Schuler shares his inspiring journey of leaving a successful career to pursue a life centered around foiling in the Canary Islands.
In this episode of the Progression Project Podcast, Erik Antonson sits down with Lucas Schuler (@foilonly) to tell an inspiring, real-life leap-of-faith story rooted in foiling, family, and purpose. Lucas shares how he walked away from a successful social media company in Germany, moved with his wife and two young kids to the Canary Islands without a clear plan, and ultimately built a new life centered around foiling—now working with Foil Drive, coaching, and chasing big downwind adventures. From 50-kilometer crossings and island life to deeper reflections on flow states, risk, skill acquisition, and trusting your intuition, this conversation goes far beyond gear talk. It’s a powerful reminder of what can happen when you fully commit to what you love—and let the process shape who you become. Hit up Lukas on instagram if you'd like to experience the Canary Islands or are looking for foil drive, wing, parawing or downwind coaching.
People in this episode
Host: Erik Antonson
Guest: Lucas Schuler
Topics covered
- foiling
- family
- purpose
- risk
- skill acquisition
- flow states
- adventure
Keywords
- foiling
- Canary Islands
- risk
- adventure
- skill acquisition
- flow states
- coaching
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Foil Drive
Places: Canary Islands
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