Nick Troutman, a professional kayaker, discovered his passion for the sport at the age of 16 and has since dedicated his life to kayaking. Traveling the world with his family, Nick has succeeded in involving them in his adventurous lifestyle, truly living the dream. Known for his feats, such as jumping off waterfalls, he manages fear by seeing it as "false evidence appearing real." We talk about: Fear: How he confronts and manages fear in challenging situations. Family: Involving his family in his kayaking adventures. Passion: His love for kayaking and how it drives his life. Finances: Balancing the financial aspects of a life built around travel and adventure. Kayaking: The technical and personal aspects of his sport. Danger: The risks of kayaking and how he deals with them. his website: https://www.nicktroutmankayak.com/ his Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nicktroutmankayak/ his "Art of Awesome" Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CXWar8esuSdwzBixqJs5R?si=adf62d314d634f46 The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.worldexplorerscollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded.