Episode 158

full
Published on:

19th Sep 2023

#157: Building Connections: The incredible Impact of a Camping Trip | Louis Taylor

Join host Alex Molden and guest Louis Taylor as they delve into the importance of being emotionally neutral and focused in various aspects of life. From their experiences as athletes to their annual father-daughter camping trips, they reveal the key to making good decisions and avoiding mistakes. But just when it seems like they've mastered the art, a shocking incident leaves them in a precarious situation with no resolution in sight. Tune in to find out what happens next.

My special guest is Louis Taylor

Welcoming back to our show for the third time, Louis Taylor, a distinguished alumnus of the Western Oregon football fraternity. His athletic prowess aside, Louis is a man of the outdoors, a passionate angler, a self-proclaimed dominoes expert, and an enthusiast of father-kid camping trips. His first-hand experiences have fueled many a fascinating discussion about the importance and challenges of maintaining emotional neutrality, both on the football field and in everyday life.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • ·Discover ways to nurture lasting memories and form deep connections with your children through nature.
  • Learn valuable tools to manage emotions and maintain focus across various spheres of life.
  • Explore the profound influence of music on mindsets and its role in clarity and decision-making.
  • Unearth the art of bonding with your children on family trips, along with insights into meaningful father-child conversations.
  • Gain wisdom from unexpected challenges and memorable moments encountered while camping. 

Time stamps:

00:03:34 - The Importance of Being Neutral

00:08:55 - Evolution of the Father-Daughter Camping Trip

00:11:39 - The Screening Process for Trip Participants.

00:13:47 - Lasting Impact and Memories.

00:19:09 - Praising Patience and Role Models.

00:30:09 - The Domino Game

00:32:51 - Momentum Shift

00:33:17 - Trip to Crater Lake

00:35:53 - Impactful Nature Experience.

00:41:18 - Reflections and Future.

Connect w/Louis:

Let's connect:

*Buy Dope Merch here!!
Next Episode All Episodes Previous Episode

Listen for free

Show artwork for The Shark Effect

About the Podcast

The Shark Effect
Helping former elite athletes find their identity and use their influence to create a life of impact.
Welcome to the Shark Effect. The mission of this podcast is to take High Achieving athletes from success in their respective sports to success in life.
I’m your host, Alex Molden. I’m an NFL veteran, now I am an author, leadership & personal development coach, and international speaker. In this podcast, you will learn strategies to get unstuck in life and find your influence. You will hear inspirational & value-packed stories from former & current elite-level athletes, successful entrepreneurs, and experts in the field of personal development. My mission is to help former elite-level athletes find their identity and utilize their influence to create a life of impact.