Shane Monks O'Byrne teaches people how to build camper vans and live a van life. He shares his journey into entrepreneurship, the philosophy of van life, and the lessons he learned from building his latest startup - https://www.thevanconversion.com.
Contents:
- Introduction and Background
- Shane's Business: Teaching People to Build Camper Vans
- The Philosophy of Van Life
- Shane's Journey into Entrepreneurship
- Choosing the Right Path as an Entrepreneur
- Lessons from Investing Applied to Life
- Balancing Details and Output in Design
- Finding Fun and Passion in Work
- Finding Passion and Interests
- Using Childhood as a Starting Point
- Questioning False Assumptions and Self-Doubt
- Exploring Different Interests and Skills
- Learning New Skills and Trying Something New
- Learning How to Build a Van
- Documenting the Van Conversion Process
- Transitioning from Building Vans to Writing a Book
- Launching the Book and Building a Sustainable Business
- Preparing for a Long-Term Bike Journey
- Handling the Business During Time Away
- Starting a Business: Choosing the Right Direction
