Devon ONeil: What it Costs to "Live the Dream"

My guest today is Devon ONeil.  

I first met Devon through an article he wrote called, “What it Takes and Why it’s Worth it,” that was published in The Adventure Journal.  

Devon shared his experience of moving to Colorado to pursue his dreams of living in the outdoors and having near-constant connection with nature and the sports he loves.  That wasn’t the part of the article that caught my attention… it was the part of his writing where he shared the sacrifices he and his family have made to make that dream a reality.  

This paragraph really resonated for me:

“It costs a great deal to have world-class adventure available on a random Wednesday. Questioning your trades is inevitable. Freedom or career? Community or solitude? Safety or adrenaline? I live with my decisions, but that doesn’t mean I don’t regret what I give up.”

This well-articulated paradoxical reality prompted me to reach out to Devon and see if he would come on the podcast! 

I loved our conversation and am thrilled to share it with you here.  I hope you’ll find inspiration to go after your dreams, shape your life the way you want it, and to realize everything we choose to do comes with something we won’t be able to do.  And that’s ok.  

It’s not all about reaching the summit… it’s about enjoying the journey and learning all we can every step of the way!

Thanks so much for sharing your journey and wisdom, Devon!

Connect with Devon here.

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