Going the Wrong Way—Finding Yourself One Mile at a Time with Chris Donaldson

In this unforgettable episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, Niyi welcomes Chris Donaldson—adventurer, bestselling author of Going the Wrong Way, and lifelong believer that sometimes the greatest journeys begin when life doesn’t go according to plan.In 1979, Chris left Belfast during the Troubles with one goal: ride his Moto Guzzi from Northern Ireland to Australia. But when the Iranian Revolution changed everything, his planned 10,000-mile trip became a remarkable 50,000-mile adventure across Africa, Europe, North and South America.More than four decades later, Chris is back on the same motorcycle, finally completing the journey he began 42 years ago.This conversation explores adventure, resilience, uncertainty, and why the roads we never planned often become the ones that change us the most.Learn more about Chris and his journey:http://chrisdonaldson.worldIn this episode, we discuss:* Leaving Belfast in search of freedom* What unexpected detours teach us about life* Traveling the world before smartphones and GPS* Courage, resilience, and embracing uncertainty* Why it’s never too late to finish what you started* The 1% shifts that shape extraordinary lives