“One of the beauties of the way that we are traveling is the degree of freedom that we get from the level of growth that we have as individuals. I thought it was beautiful, I would not think of doing some of the things that I'm doing right now.” - Alejandro Pedraza

Alejandro Pedraza is a psychologist, a passionate traveler, and a human experience enthusiast. He is also the community leader of a 12-month Remote Year Program. He discusses the traveler’s mindset of stepping outside of your comfort zone and how this can be a growth process. He reflects on their own journey and how it led them to realize that their job was not fulfilling. He enjoys the sense of community that comes with being on a remote year program and the opportunities it provides for personal growth.

[00:01 - 14:36] Stepping Outside of Your Comfort On Your Way To Self-awareness and Growth

• Alejandro is introduced to the show!
• He invites you to join his program, “12-month Remote Year Program”
• Stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to growth in self-awareness and understanding
• Meeting new friends as a traveler
• Reevaluating your value and structure in life

[14:37 - 23:43] Being Unbound from any Obligations and Expectations

• Alejandro tells a story about how he wanted to be near his girlfriend in Barcelona
• The change in environment allows you to reflect on your life
• He decided to take a yoga teacher training course in India
• Being unbound from any obligations or expectations

[23:44 - 31:59] Showcase Yourself Better In Order To Get Better Opportunities

• Alejandro discusses his experience in Sri Lanka following a religious violence attack
• He taught yoga and freediving in the Philippines
• He developed a stronger sense of self and a connection to the ocean
• Learn how to showcase yourself better in order to get opportunities
• He served as a volunteer during the pandemic
• Being around different people has helped him grow and learn more about himself

[32:00 – 01:00:10] Wrapping Up! 

• Alejandro shares that there are a lot of opportunities to learn the flamenco
• He found inspiration from a book, “The Four Agreements A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom”
• Knowledge is important, but wisdom is more important
• Get it touch with Alejandro! (Links below)

Key Quotes

“Knowledge will just sit on the shelf. Wisdom will improve your life.” - Alejandro Pedraza

“There's nothing holding me or pulling me anywhere. This is a choice that is entirely mine.” - Alejandro Pedraza

“One thing is not caring about what other people are going to say. Another very different thing is knowing that no one’s going to say anything.” - Alejandro Pedraza

Connect with Alejandro 

Instagram: @jano_insta_

Email: Psideppedraza@gmail.com

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