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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2025 · 1H 1M

Reinventing Life at 60: From Filmmaker to Endurance Athlete - Jeff Seckendorf - #99

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Jeff Seckendorf’s journey is anything but ordinary. From a thriving career as a Director of Photography to creating a groundbreaking scuba diving training agency, Jeff has redefined success through discipline, purpose, and resilience. In this episode, he shares how he embraced endurance athletics in his 60s, the lessons he learned from failure, and why small wins matter more than big goals. If you’ve ever wondered if it’s too late to start over—this conversation might change your mind.⏳ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Jeff Seckendorf01:53 Transition from Film to Scuba Diving03:00 The Kamano Kodo Pilgrimage04:59 The Importance of Discovery & Education20:00 Living with Purpose & Avoiding Multitasking33:19 Why Structure & Routine Matter34:14 Embracing Failure & Pivoting38:28 The Power of Loving What You Do47:36 Setting & Achieving Goals53:00 Lessons Learned & Final ThoughtsIt’s never too late to reinvent yourself—Jeff proves it.

Jeff Seckendorf’s journey is anything but ordinary. From a thriving career as a Director of Photography to creating a groundbreaking scuba diving training agency, Jeff has redefined success through discipline, purpose, and resilience. In this episode, he shares how he embraced endurance athletics in his 60s, the lessons he learned from failure, and why small wins matter more than big goals. If you’ve ever wondered if it’s too late to start over—this conversation might change your mind.⏳ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Jeff Seckendorf01:53 Transition from Film to Scuba Diving03:00 The Kamano Kodo Pilgrimage04:59 The Importance of Discovery & Education20:00 Living with Purpose & Avoiding Multitasking33:19 Why Structure & Routine Matter34:14 Embracing Failure & Pivoting38:28 The Power of Loving What You Do47:36 Setting & Achieving Goals53:00 Lessons Learned & Final ThoughtsIt’s never too late to reinvent yourself—Jeff proves it.

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