In this episode of the Tactical Traveler, John talks with Derek Loudermilk a former pro cyclist and extreme microbiologist turned professional adventurer, author, and lifestyle entrepreneur.

Conversation Highlights:

1:10 Mt Kilimanjaro

1:35 Blends coaching entrepreneurs and extreme adventure

2:46 Most dangerous, exciting, adventurous trip with clients

Done in such a way that clients can do it.

9:00 How did you get started - Virologist

14:50 Unique perspective on Covid as a travel entrepreneur and scientist

22:50 People are becoming Domesticated so we can play by a set of rules

27:40 Its about the expansion of self. Gaining more personal power to enact your will into the world

29:00 looking for the strongest emotional engine and fuel to achieve their goals.

31:50 the Mindset of not enough money and shift your thinking to nothing is a problem

37:00 Super Conductors - What are the most important skills to make a big impact

39:00 Ego Death - Events that shapes their identity and who they were dies

53:15 A tree in Bali changed his life

59:13 Free Coaching Session for our listening via email.

Noteworthy Quotes:

Perception of how much risk you are taking versus how much risk there is.

When faced with your own mortality you ask the question am I doing what I want to be doing

Do I want the identity of someone who is nice and keeping their head down or someone who wants to do something for the world.

Expansion of self. Gaining more personal power to enact your will into the world

Resources:

Derek Loudermilk

Host of the Derek Loudermilk Show

Author of Superconductors

Founder of AdventureQuest

Email: Derek@derekloudermilk.com

Web: Derekloudermilk.com

Bio: Derek Loudermilk

Derek Loudermilk is a former pro cyclist and extreme microbiologist turned professional adventurer, author, and lifestyle entrepreneur.

Derek is the author of Superconductors and the #1 bestselling coaching series, Activate Your Life

Derek Loudermilk is the creator of the L.E.A.P. system for quantum entrepreneurs. His business coaching process incorporates The Thought Leader’s MBA, The Adventure Mindset, The Energy Experience, And Peak Performance.

Derek is the host and creator of the Derek Loudermilk Show and the Art of Adventure Podcast

As an international speaker and trainer, Derek regularly presents on topics such as spirituality, human potential, accelerated learning, adventure, business strategy, persuasion and influence, charisma, and confidence.

Derek has visited over 40 countries and all 50 US states. He has been location independent for six years and travels the world with his wife and two young children. They have lived in 15 different countries as a family.