Turning 50, mountains on the mind, and no longer chasing a single “peak.” In this solo chat, Rich guides Andy through Part 1 of his origin story - from Bristol roots, rugby and Scouts, to pub-life chaos, backpacking the world, moving to Spain, and becoming a Dad.
Andy shares why “peaking” is a myth, how running taught him to love the process, why depth beats width, and how gratitude and positive psychology re-framed the last decade.
He also connects the dots between ADHD, spontaneity, job-hopping, and the old chase for dopamine.
Part 2 (coming soon) dives into the Spain years and his evolving relationship with alcohol.
Highlights
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