Mitlin Money Mindset®
Embracing Uncertainty: Lessons from Traveling to All 193 Countries with Sam Goodwin
Key Takeaways
- The lessons learned from competitive sports and how they translated into his professional life
- The turning point that led him to aim to visit all 193 countries
- His harrowing experience of being detained in Syria and the life-altering insights that came from it
- The importance of uncertainty and the growth it offers
- How he coached the North Korean national ice hockey team as part of a cultural exchange
Meet the Guest
Sam Goodwin
Sam Goodwin is an American entrepreneur, author, and professional speaker. A former Division I collegiate hockey player, he co-founded a tech company and NGO in Singapore and is one of the few people who has traveled to all 193 countries in the world. As a thought leader on embracing uncertainty, Goodwin delivers keynotes to organizations around the globe, from large corporate conventions to intimate leadership retreats and everything in between. Sam earned a bachelor’s from Niagara University, a master’s from Wash U in St. Louis, and a doctorate from Johns Hopkins SAIS.
Show Notes
What if every leap into uncertainty brought you closer to defining your true wealth and joy in life?
Discover how one man’s journey through 193 countries led to unexpected lessons on resilience and embracing the unknown.
In this episode, Larry Sprung speaks with Sam Goodwin, an American entrepreneur, author, and professional speaker known for his remarkable journey of traveling to every country in the world.
Sam’s story is not only about adventure but also about overcoming significant challenges, including surviving solitary confinement in Syria, and how these experiences have shaped his outlook on life and success.
Resources
Learn more about Larry Sprung's book, "Financial Planning Made Personal."
The JOY and Productivity Journal by Lawrence Sprung
About the Podcast
Welcome to Mitlin Money Mindset®️! With your host, Larry Sprung, CFP®️, Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin Financial Inc®️. With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur in the financial services industry, Larry thrives to help you achieve your goals while finding JOY in the journey.
Each week, he’ll go deep with engaging guests who provide tangible takeaways and a whole lot of JOY along the way. Here, we don’t just talk about money; we celebrate it as a catalyst for JOY and possibility. Whether you’re saving for the future, planning your next big adventure, or just looking to add some spark to your daily money management, you’re in the right place.
We hope you enJOY these conversations as much as Larry enJOYed having them. And remember to ask yourself, what did you do today that brought you joy?®️