"Looking Forward Always" to Overcome Life's Storms, Realize Your Long-Held Dreams & Feel Alive!
Join us on this episode of the podcast as we speak with Dave, Beth and Landon Mortell, whose story is a testament to resilience and the pursuit of dreams against all odds. Sticking to a 20-year lifelong plan, and with a desire to provide a unique education for their daughter, their sailing adventure is more than a journey; it's an education in life itself. Facing everything from cancer and even the devastating loss of their dogs and boat in a fire, the Mortell family embodies the spirit of "Life Warriors," proving that with a "looking forward attitude" and a solid team spirit, any storm can be weathered. Don't let "time deteriorate your dreams". Watch now, be inspired and discover how unwavering determination and a clear sense of direction can conquer life's most daunting obstacles and point you towards your dreams. #BluewaterCruising #SailingZatara #InspiringJourneys #MortellFamily #Resilience #SailingLifeWarriors #AdventureSailing #WorldTravel 0:00 Meet the Mortell Family 3:03 Short term sacrifice for long-term gain 7:10 How to decide the right timing and right number? 9:19 The final "nudge" that made them ready to go 11:14 Don't get caught in the weeds... 13:38 Turning "someday" into TODAY! 15:46 "The older you get, the more expensive your boat gets" 19:20 Boat Buying: New vs Used? 26:28 "Time deteriorates your dream" 27:21 The used boat mindfield... 30:15 Avoid this BIG mistake 31:26 Our boat lit up on fire! 34:46 The TRUE meaning of community 37:40 The second boat fire... 43:21 The transition to boat life from a teenager's perspective 55:29 "We lost the boat but we didn't lose our dream" 59:05 Don't be fooled by the charter "lifestyle" 1:03:47 Always Looking Forward! 1:06:20 The Wild West of boat buying 1:12:13 Next up, the Pacific! 1:14:51 "Sometimes you need the storms of life to make you realize you are alive" 1:17:15 Advice: Stop Playing it safe! GO! 1:26:10 How they could have potentially saved $300K To continue to follow along The Mortells family journey, check out the links below: Website: https://sailinglifewarriors.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sailinglifewarriors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@sailinglifewarriors To book your complimentary Bluewater Cruising Compass Call visit: https://www.bluewatercruising.com/compass-call-calendar To download our free guide for Aspiring Bluewater Cruisers visit: https://ebook.bluewatercruising.com/e... Join our Free "Let the Journey Begin" Facebook Group with over 11,000 other Aspiring Cruisers visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluewatercruisingletthejourneybegin To start learning everything you need to know and do to go Bluewater Cruising visit: https://www.bluewatercruising.com
