Serving up Pickleball Championships with Owen Mitchell

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States. LeBron James, Michael B. Jordan, Tom Brady, and Drake have all made sizable ownership investments in pickleball teams. One of them needs to get today’s guest onto the roster. Owen Mitchell won first place in the 2023 National Senior Games in Pittsburgh. He’s also won the Florida state championship for his age group in four of the past five years. For him, winning is a goal, but not the goal. The sport has helped him find a purpose, and he thinks that’s one of the keys to happiness in retirement. We also talked about his devotion to faith, his love for family, and the marriage seminars he and his wife lead throughout the year. Owen is a man of action. He’s hiked the Inca Trail in Peru, gone to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back twice, hiked Mt. Whitney, and so much more. Owen Mitchell thinks about his life as a story; as you’ll hear, he’s writing a real page-turner. 00:00-Start 02:12-Owen’s Love for Pickleball 05:12-The Villages: A Pickleball Haven 07:24-Medicare Benefits You Don’t Know About 08:33-Owen's Approach to Fitness and Health 10:50-Family Dynamics and Proximity 13:02-Owen's Marriage Ministry with His Wife 19:58-Owen's Career 22:19-Financial Discipline 24:55-Extensive Travel and Adventure Hiking 28:15-Pickleball on a Cruise Ship 31:39-The Wave: A Unique Natural Formation 33:22-Goal Setting in Retirement 35:30-Defining Happiness in Retirement 39:28-A Perfect Day for Owen 40:34-Caring for Elderly In-Laws 42:23-Retirement Planning and Financial Decisions 48:27-Less Limitations in Retirement 52:25-Advice for Achieving Happiness in Retirement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices