Re-release: The Race Was Never Real | Notes on Slowing Down Without Falling Behind

What happens when you stop chasing and start listening?

In this episode, John shares the personal shifts he's working through after moving to Costa Rica. From learning to surf at 52 to redefining success, he reflects on slowing down, letting go of old patterns, and finding joy in the small moments that make life feel more alive.

In this episode:

• Why he's learning to approach surfing as a practice instead of a performance

• The role of detachment in reducing stress and calming the nervous system

• Letting go of FOMO and the pressure to constantly achieve

• Challenging the belief that rest must be earned

• Redefining what "enough" means beyond money, milestones, and validation

• Learning to notice everyday moments of joy, or what he calls “nectar"

John also shares reflections on adjusting to life in Costa Rica, embracing a slower pace, and documenting what he calls his "second rebirth."

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