17. The Journey to Growth Through Adventure with Rob Lilwall

In this episode of Before We Get There, host Nicholas Braman interviews Rob Lilwall, a professional adventurer, author, and motivational speaker. They discuss Rob's transformative three-year bicycle journey from Siberia to London, his struggles with shyness, the challenges and motivations driving his expeditions, and the lessons learned along the way. Rob shares insights from his adventure, including the importance of resilience and the idea of 'never quitting on a bad day,' and reflects on his subsequent journeys, personal growth, and what the future holds. Tune in to explore Rob’s incredible story of overcoming self-doubt, embracing challenges, and finding purpose through adventure. Rob's links: Website: https://roblilwall.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roblilwall/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roblilwall/  Podcast links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2h9gsrWKH9C1KY1OzR12kr?si=2a4d19970632465f   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-we-get-there/id1775182252 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforewegettherepodcast/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nicholasbraman Website: https://nicholasbraman.com/before-we-get-there-podcast/    00:00 Meet Rob Lilwall: Adventurer and Author 03:04 The Start of an Epic Adventure 09:27 Public Speaking and Financial Challenges 19:37 Unexpected Encounters and Opportunities 24:31 New Expeditions and Career Beginnings 30:19 Publicity and Becoming a Professional Adventurer 34:17 Lessons from a Stressful Journey 37:57 A Healing Expedition in the Desert 44:33 Future Plans and Reflections 47:29 Final Thoughts and Contact Information