Show Notes
What happens when life forces you to start over?
In this personal check-in, John Kim reflects on the unexpected lessons that came from rebuilding his life after losing his home. From learning to surf at 53 to finding clarity through travel and stepping out of survival mode, this episode explores what it means to reconnect with yourself and embrace a different way of living.
In this episode:
• Why learning to surf became more than just a new hobby
• How reconnecting with old parts of yourself can lead to real growth
• The unexpected ways Costa Rica has reshaped his perspective on life
• What travel has taught him about identity, home, and possibility
• The difference between living in survival mode and living with intention
• Why changing your environment can change the way you see yourself
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