From Corporate Desk to Cycling the World, with James Benson-King

On this episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast, Warren Munson interviews James Benson King, also known as the Biking Viking on social media.  James shares his inspiring journey from overcoming a heart condition as a child, to embarking on adventurous cycling trips around the world.  He discusses the pivotal moments that led him to leave a successful career at JP Morgan to pursue a life of adventure.  Throughout the conversation, James emphasises the importance of resilience, ownership, and setting goals - drawing parallels between his experiences on the road and lessons applicable to business.  He also shares insights on how to bring adventure into everyday life and the significance of celebrating successes along the way.   This episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast covers… Overcoming health conditions. How the fear of missing out can encourage adventure. Ways to deal with setbacks in life. How goals are crucial for success in business. Chunking tasks. The importance of embracing the journey. Having a positive mindset. Doing things that scare you. How planning for adventures can enhance the anticipation of joy. Finding joy in everyday life.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:24 Heart Condition 05:44 From Corporate to Adventure 10:34 Alaska to Argentina 17:16 Lessons from the Road 25:28 Ownership and Setting Goals 30:48 Celebrating Success and Adjusting to Reality 37:13 Adventure in Everyday Life 40:32 Future Adventures