What does it take to carve out a life filled with reinvention and adventure? This week, we chat with Anders Forselius, whose journey has taken him from working as a doctor to founding a med-tech software company, and even representing Sweden on the national surfing team. Anders shares how his passion for exploration led him to break away from the conventional path and embrace a life of bold decisions, from living in Costa Rica to rediscovering surfing at 28. Packed with incredible stories and honest reflections, this episode will leave you inspired to rethink what’s possible.
Featured quotes:
"I quit my job as a doctor and took a year just traveling the world."
"I started surfing every day as a kid, and years later, rediscovering it felt like coming home."
"Creating my med-tech company was about finding solutions where none existed."
"Leaving stability behind isn’t easy, but it’s where the real adventure begins."
- Anders Forselius
Chapters:
(00:00:00) Introduction to Anders’ Story
(00:07:36) Life as a Doctor
(00:15:12) Building a Med-Tech Software Company
(00:22:49) Surfing for Sweden’s National Team
(00:30:25) Rediscovering Surfing at 28
(00:38:02) Adventures in Costa Rica
(00:45:38) Lessons from a Life of Change
(00:53:14) The Decision to Leave Stability Behind
(01:00:51) Reflections on Passion and Purpose
(01:08:27) Parting Thoughts
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