Ep 150 New Growth Over Glory Days: Why Your Best Adventures Are Still Ahead

About this episode

This episode explores how a year-long sailing adventure transformed Erik Orton's career and personal resilience.

If you've been wondering whether your best days are behind you, this conversation might shift everything. Explore why clinging to past achievements can drain your vitality and what real thriving looks like. With a controversial take on Bruce Springsteen's "Glory Days," we dig into the dangerous myth that humans peak early. You still have adventures ahead—and the courage to chase them. The best is yet to come. Resources: Erik playing techno accordion on Instagram @erikorton   Essentialism by Greg McKeown (affiliate link) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate. Review. Subscribe.     Try Living on a Sailboat for a Week:  Perfect for rookies who want to test drive the live-aboard dream. Yes, we let you drive the boat. Relax, explore, and get as much/little sailing experience as you want with stunning 360-views.   Sail with us. Erik + Emily Memoirs: Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat  Knock: The Spiritual Journey of a Door-to-Door Salesman Connect with Erik + Emily: Email  Subscribe to Encouragement Youtube  Like, Comment, Subscribe Instagram   Facebook

People in this episode

Hosts: Erik Orton, Emily Orton

Topics covered

• sailing adventure
• career change
• resilience
• entrepreneurship
• family
• self-improvement

Keywords

• sailing
• career change
• resilience
• entrepreneurship
• family adventure
• self-improvement

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat, Knock: The Spiritual Journey of a Door-to-Door Salesman

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