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E43: Garrett Gravesen: The Man Who Transformed his Life by Visiting all 197 Countries in the World

ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth

Release Date: 01/01/2024

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Anyone who has had the opportunity to travel abroad knows what a transformative and life-changing experience it can be. The opportunity to engage with different cultures and view the world from an entirely different perspective is something that everyone should be striving to experience at least once in their life. Our guest this week knows exactly how impactful and transformative travel can be and stands as a testament to the power of travel to unlock reservoirs of courage, compassion, and charity in both our personal and professional lives.

Garrett Gravesen has co-founded and scaled three companies to more than seven figures each.

That includes ADDO Worldwide, a leadership consulting firm recently named the Best Place to Work in Atlanta. ADDO’s clients include Chick-fil-A, Coca-Cola, and the Atlanta Braves. Most recently ADDO developed Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, a servant leadership-based program that trains more than 30,000 leaders annually. Garrett was named one of the “Ten Outstanding Young People in the World'' by the Junior Chamber International in India and has visited 197 countries on his quest to better understand himself and others. Garrett studied economics at the University of Georgia and leadership development at Harvard Business School and is the author of the book 10 Seconds of Insane Courage.

In this conversation, Roger and Garrett explore his passion for travel while unpacking many of the principles contained within Garrett's book and business experiences. Garrett explains his philosophy of courage while guiding listeners through the Eight Fear Factors that prevent individuals from making changes in their lives. Garrett regales Roger with stories from his most exciting and transformative exhibitions of Antarctica, North Korea, Cuba, South Africa, and more. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has a passion for travel and experiencing unforgettable memories. Garrett’s uniquely infectious personality and deep understanding of both business principles and strategic partnerships make him the ideal guest to kick off 2024! 

 

Topics include:

  • The Genesis of Garrett’s Love of Travel
  • Unpacking Garrett’s Book 10 Seconds of Insane Courage
  • Discovering Your Resourcefulness to Achieve Goal
  • Understanding Garrett’s Eight Key Fear-Factors
  • Overcoming the Fear of Your First Steps

 

Garrett’s Book Recommendation:

Catch Me If You Can: The True Story of a Real Fake

 

Connect with Garrett: 

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LinkedIn

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ADDO

 

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Produced By: Social Chameleon