The Day Dan Wake Stopped Waiting and Started Living

UPDATE: Since we aired this episode, Dan’s written a book about his adventures that will be out in 2026 and is on Substack writing about his journeys: Dan Wake where he describes himself as: “A former hitchhiker and vagabond - and a former trial lawyer - writing about the charm and mystery of traveling before the internet changed how we see the world.” He’s a great writer - you’ll enjoy his site as much as Teri’s conversation with him.Nov 1, 2024 After years of delaying gratification, Dan Wake, a former lawyer, shares his journey from his childhood with loads of siblings to practicing law to following his passion for travel and writing. Dan, a wonderful storyteller, tells about trips to exotic places, hitchhiking in the US and Europe, and highlights the unexpected encounters and acts of generosity from strangers. He also discusses the balance he attained between being responsible, pursuing his passions, and the importance of finding fulfillment in life. Dan advises us to take the leap and pursue our passions, recognizing that not everyone has the same opportunities but emphasizing the importance of seizing the ones that come your way. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit terisdoingit.substack.com