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Fletch Season 5 Episode 40

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What would your life look like if you decided to add a little adventure?
In this first episode of a new series I'm producing about Adventure, I sit down with my old friend James Estes. James has this gift for finding wonder in the ordinary—whether it’s taking a different route to work, walking his neighborhood like a tourist, or saying yes to the unknown.

We talk about:

  • Why adventure doesn’t have to be epic to be meaningful
  • The Helen Keller quote that guides his approach to life: “Life is a daring adventure or nothing at all”
  • How fear can be the very place adventure starts
  • Simple ways you can create adventure in your own everyday life

This conversation reminded me that adventure isn’t just a destination. It’s a way of looking at the world.


Guest Information
James Estes - Born and raised mostly in California, James has a deep love for his home state. He’s been married for nearly 33 years and has three adult children. A lifelong professional in IT Telecom, James also draws daily and is a devoted coffee drinker. He’s an avid reader with a soft spot for science fiction and the occasional Pulitzer Prize winner. Whether it’s a quick getaway or a far-off adventure, James loves to travel.

Resources and Links
The Fletchifesto
Life is an Adventure - Live Like It (Season 2, Episode 12)

Music used in this episode:
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Lost and Found and Carefree by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100449
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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