In this episode of Humaning, I sit down with my old friend Paul Holland to talk about what it really means to live an adventurous life — not just the kind with planes and race cars (though he’s got those too), but the inner kind.

The kind where you keep showing up, even when the path isn’t clear.

Paul shares his recent move to a dream home on an acre in Canungra — a big milestone after years of renting and relocating. It’s a grounding chapter in a life that’s seen plenty of change and it sets the tone for a bigger conversation about freedom, identity and following what lights you up.

We dig into the real stuff: navigating professional uncertainty, becoming your own boss after a business split, and finding meaning in work that aligns with your values. Paul opens up about long-distance fatherhood, emotional growth and learning to regulate anger and stress in healthier ways.

Now in his 50s, Paul’s still picking up new passions — from crypto coaching to being in his first band. His story’s a reminder that adventure isn’t about age, it’s about attitude — and that the best chapters often begin when we give ourselves full permission to live.

Connect with Paul: https://www.meetpaul.co

Connect with Rick: https://www.rickwatson.com.au