“Experience something different rather than your living room TV.” - Gary Wietgrefe
Today’s featured author is world traveler, inventor, researcher, military intelligence veteran, economist, agriculturalist, systems developer, and societal explorer, Gary Wietgrefe. Gary and I talk about his 3,000+ mile bike trip to the North Pole, creativity and tons more!!
Key Thing’s You’ll Learn:
What inspired him to take a 5000 km (3,107 mi) bike ride at the age of 65.
The biggest lesson he learned from his bike ride.
Why breaking your routines is necessary for creative expansion.
What keeps Gary creative.
Why schools operate as a wire in a wireless world.
Gary’s Site: https://www.relatingtoancients.com/
Gary’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Destination-North-Pole-000-bicycle/dp/0999224972
The opening track is titled, "Stream" by MadXRuler (formally known as Ruler Inc.). Be sure to visit his Bandcamp page and check out his serious sounds by clicking the following link. https://rulerinc.bandcamp.com/album/ruler-inc-definitive
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