Episode 10: Conversations with Friends— Diego

In this week's episode of With Amanda Keltz, I sit down with my friend Diego, who shares his unique perspective on life as if it were a video game—one where you get to create your own reality. From picking up surfing at 30 to breaking away from the usual 9-to-5 grind and starting to write a book in his late 30s, Diego talks about embracing challenges and finding excitement in the unexpected. We dive into how going after your dreams can look different at any age and that sometimes, the best path is the one you create for yourself—even if it’s a bit unconventional.0-12:00 — Diego gives background on where he is at and some of the challenges faced currently12:00 — Learning new things as a grown up and the comparison mindset stemming from childhood, how to change that mindset around hiding behind fear and seizing the opportunity at any age22:30 — Waking up to the mindset of what I could be doing vs. what I should be doing, navigating the hardships and freedom of that change25:25 — The mindset of a seeker, reframing "searching for" to owning the uniqueness of our needs and desires as individuals37:44 — Going for your interests and knowing that you have to start from the beginning, it's the commitment to be willing to try and stay open Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.