Dirtbag Rich
Dirtbag Rich
Podcast Description
How do you build a life of freedom, travel, nature, and meaningful work?Join author Blake Boles (blakeboles.com) as he dives deep with working adults who have managed to strike that elusive balance of time, money, and purpose—without giving up on their wildest dreams.These vulnerable and provocative conversations reveal how everyday people create lives filled with wilderness adventure, creative expression, frequent exploration, and financial stability—no trust fund required.Each guest shares their unique flavor of "dirtbag rich": a way of living that prioritizes time wealth, personal relationships, and transformative experiences over luxury, comfort, and excess security.("Dirtbag" is a badge of honor in climbing and hiking communities, describing someone so devoted to their passion that they trade conventional success for the chance to do what they love, full-time.)Visit dirtbagrich.com for full transcripts and updates on Blake's forthcoming book, Dirtbag Rich: Low Income, High Freedom, Deep Purpose.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on various life strategies that individuals adopt to live intentionally and adventurously, with themes revolving around outdoor adventures, creative pursuits, and unconventional career paths, featuring episodes like David Six discussing long-distance hiking as a lifestyle and Adrianna Nine reflecting on her transition from corporate life to freelance writing.
How do you build a life of freedom, travel, nature, and meaningful work?
Join author Blake Boles (blakeboles.com) as he dives deep with working adults who have managed to strike that elusive balance of time, money, and purpose—without giving up on their wildest dreams.
These vulnerable and provocative conversations reveal how everyday people create lives filled with wilderness adventure, creative expression, frequent exploration, and financial stability—no trust fund required.
Each guest shares their unique flavor of “dirtbag rich”: a way of living that prioritizes time wealth, personal relationships, and transformative experiences over luxury, comfort, and excess security.
(“Dirtbag” is a badge of honor in climbing and hiking communities, describing someone so devoted to their passion that they trade conventional success for the chance to do what they love, full-time.)
Visit dirtbagrich.com for full transcripts and updates on Blake’s forthcoming book, Dirtbag Rich: Low Income, High Freedom, Deep Purpose.
In this special episode, Blake talks with his old friend, summer camp co-leader, and High Sierra backpacking partner, Fred.
Born and raised in Valencia, Spain, Fred brings a European perspective to the question of whether it’s possible to become dirtbag rich in a place with different cultural norms and a lower income than the United States.
Fred also discusses how professional trail runners transition away from 20-something dirtbag lives and the (positive) challenge of being spoiled by purposeful work—including deeply meaningful professional relationships—early in life.
Finally, Fred asks Blake about his new book, released today: Dirtbag Rich: High Freedom, Low Income, Deep Purpose. What did it take to write it? How much did it cost to publish? What comes next? And where can people find it?
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