The Mindset Transformation from “Land Logic” to “Boat Logic” & Making What’s Important, Important
Join us on this episode of the podcast as we speak with Jeff and Valerie Mathews about the lifestyle change they made that took them from land to water on a bluewater cruising journey. As entrepreneurs and business owners, both Jeff and Valerie intimately understand the art of taking calculated risks and embracing the unknown. They share candidly about overcoming challenges, including a particularly uncomfortable bluewater passage, and how these experiences have reshaped their perspectives on life's priorities. Tune in to discover how they navigated the contrasting realms of "land logic" and "boat logic" and gained a newfound appreciation for setting "realistic" expectations. The result: a better relationship with their children, family and community of friends. #BluewaterCruising #SailingZatara #Sailing #Sail #Yatching 0:00 Intro 5:03 "She used my dream against me to retire" - Genius! 9:17 If we sell the boat...What's next? 10:58 Money isn't really the "security" 17:28 How family communication improved across international waters 19:53 Expectations vs. Reality - "The Cockroach Story" 23:28 Buying an Opportunity Boat" (then getting mad!) 29:46 Taking a 1200 mile passage with failing systems... 34:55 "Boat" logic vs "Land" logic 43:49 Having community is a game changer! 48:46 The first passage...USVI to Florida Keys 53:43 The good times on the other side of perseverance 59:40 Balancing life & making what's important, IMPORTANT 1:03:33 Would we do it again? Jeff and Valerie's Leopard 40 will be listed here: https://bluewatercruisingboats.com/ (COMING SOON!) 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 6,000 other Aspiring Cruisers visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluew... To start learning everything you need to know and do to go Bluewater Cruising visit: https://www.bluewatercruising.com
