187: Dream Big, Live Tall, Make the World Better with World Traveler and Speaker- Dean Jacobs

In this inspiring conversation, I sat down with world traveler, photographer, and speaker Dean Jacobs. After leaving a successful corporate career, Dean followed a deeper calling that led him to travel across 58 countries with a backpack, a notebook, and an open heart.Dean now dedicates his life to helping young people and adults reconnect with their dreams and live with greater courage, curiosity, and purpose.We explore what it means to truly feel alive, how small everyday moments can shift our perspective, and why the world needs more people willing to follow the quiet voice inside their hearts.This episode is full of powerful stories, wisdom from Dean’s travels, and simple reminders that each of us has the ability to create ripples of positive energy wherever we go.In this episode, we talk about:Why the cost of staying disconnected can become greater than the fear of uncertaintyDean’s journey from corporate life to traveling the worldLessons from visiting 58 countries and connecting with cultures around the globeThe meaning behind Dean’s message: Dream big. Live tall. Make the world better.How small acts of kindness and curiosity can shift the energy around usFinding the extraordinary in the ordinaryWhy energy is contagious and how we can become the “power plant” in a roomA simple practice from this episodeDean encourages us to slow down and look a little longer at the world around us.Today, try stepping out of “transaction mode.” Choose one ordinary moment and be fully present for it—whether that’s talking to someone in line, noticing something beautiful on a walk, or simply pausing to appreciate where you are.Sometimes the smallest shifts bring us back to life.Connect with Dean-Website: https://deanjacobs.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deanjacobsadventures/Amazon Rain Forest Trip- Book Here- https://www.wetravel.com/trips/ultra-ecuador-amazon-july-2026-11-days-10-nights-program-updated-dean-jacobs-adventures-9436029120He is a Certified High Performance Coach, speaks at schools/organizations and give tours in the Amazon Rain Forest. Reach out to him for more info on these offerings.Your weekly dose of inspirationGet reflections, small practices, and bonus insights from Don’t Quit Your Daydream delivered straight to your inbox.  https://contact.connectedandwell.com/podcastLet's be friends! Find me on socialsInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/connected.and.wellFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/689598025324831Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfKZaAZ-ZqJLW_sqcQPYxwYoga and meditation videos to help you reset. Website- https://www.connectedandwell.comWhat kind of dreamer are you?Find out with my free quiz! Discover your dreamer type, get your personalized guide, and a powerful visualization to help you move closer to your dreams.Take it here: https://tools.connectedandwell.com/dreamersquiz