Ep 4 - Things I Wanted My Younger Self To Know

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Out Here: Finding Freedom After 50

Thomas Detert

6 episodes

5 days ago

Out here, you live by your own compass. You traded the noise, the crowds, and the expectations for something real — a quieter, harder, better life. And you're not done growing yet. Out Here is the podcast for single men over 50 who chose a different path. Hosted by life coach and rural homesteader Thomas Detert, each episode offers real talk about building a life that fits your own hands — and your own heart. From facing down loneliness, to staying strong in body and mind, to finding new purpose beyond the city limits, Thomas brings hard-won lessons, honest reflections, and straight-up tool

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Ep 4 - Things I Wanted My Younger Self To Know

Out Here: Finding Freedom After 50

22 minutes 34 seconds

3 months ago

Ep 4 - Things I Wanted My Younger Self To Know

Episode Summary

In this deeply personal solo episode, Tom reflects by the firelight on the lessons he wishes his younger self had known. From shedding the fear of rejection to the value of time freedom, this episode is filled with insight, authenticity, and gentle wisdom for anyone navigating life after 50—or anyone looking to reconnect with themselves.

Tom opens up about judgment, relationships, career choices, and even financial independence, offering powerful takeaways rooted in his own lived experience. It's a thoughtful reminder that growth never ends and self-acceptance is a lifelong journey.

🔥 Why The Four Agreements is essential reading
🔥 The hidden cost of caring too much about others' opinions
🔥 Reframing rejection as a stepping stone, not a stop sign
🔥 The power of quitting the wrong thing
🔥 Time freedom, financial wisdom, and trading money for meaning
🔥 A candid take on love, loneliness, and living solo
🔥 Campfire Wisdom: self-love, journaling, AI introspection, and more
🔥 Campfire Philosophy: “If you're not growing, you're contracting”

📘 The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
💻 Tom’s Coaching Site: Revolutionize.me
📺 YouTube Channel: Tom's Life After 50