Uncovering Life Beyond the Grind - "the world won't stop when you walk away from it"

In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Matt and Ashley Gabrielson, two hard working business owners, who along with their three daughters, took a bold leap into the Bluewater Cruising lifestyle. Despite having to give the boat a few "time outs", the Gabrielson's reveal how the rewards far outweighed the challenges. Their voyage taught them that "the world won't stop when you walk away from it." The Gabrielson's are living proof that adventure, curiosity, and the enduring strength of family ties can coexist with the demands of daily life. As they continue to navigate the waters of life, one thing remains certain: this family will always find their way to new horizons, fueled by their shared love for exploring the world together. #GabrielsonFamilyAdventure #Sailing2023 #FamilyExploration #BluewaterCruising 0:00 Meet the Gabrielson Family 2:40 An anniversary gift that morphed into sailing 6:45 The 80-hour work week was not a life for the kids 12:03 Selling the boat - why? 14:30 Turning off the 9-5 grind mindset 18:59 Adjusting to a more relaxed pace of living 20:30 "We gave the boat a time out!" 25:10 Did sailing live up to the YouTube Dream? 31:58 The "Rookie" mistake(s) that left us scared! 40:44 How the good outweighs the bad 43:48 Family without schedule IS the life! 47:08 No such thing as "Hey honey" - establishing communication! 50:53 Life after cruising?no plan is the plan 53:03 Don't leave port without these important tools! 59:22 Focus on "what are we doing tomorrow" 1:02:31 Finding BWC family along the way 1:07:14 "The world won't stop when you walk away from it Matt and Ashley's Lagoon 500 is listed here: https://bluewatercruisingboats.com/ To download our free guide for Aspiring Bluewater Cruisers visit: https://ebook.bluewatercruising.com/ebook 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