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073: The Real Indiana Jones: Celebrating a Legendary Explorer – Dr. Jack Wheeler

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup
The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup
Episode • Apr 12, 2019 • 1h 5m
Dr. Jack Wheeler has been described by The Wall Street Journal as “The Real Indiana Jones”. His lifelong accomplishments are so impressive that it’s hard to pick just a few.  Many would say that he is one of the greatest explorers of our time and the most interesting man of modern times. .

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

  • Dr. Jack Wheeler: Youngest Eagle Scout, summited Matterhorn at 14, retraced Hannibal's route, world record parachute jump at North Pole, arm-wrestled Putin
  • Ph.D. in Aristotelian Ethics: Authored "The Adventurer’s Guide," founded Wheeler Adventures (later Wheeler Expeditions) in 1976
  • Eudaimonia Philosophy: Striving for success and happiness through difficult achievements
  • Unique Adventures: Stories of intrigue, espionage, and personal achievements
  • Wheeler Expeditions: Global adventures including Himalaya Helicopter Expedition, Central Asia, Atlantic Ocean, Dream Africa Safari, Pitcairn Island, Italy, Morocco, South Pole

 

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CONCLUSION

I thoroughly enjoyed my hour-long chat with Dr. Jack Wheeler. For over 50 years Jack has created the most interesting life for himself and his family. Jack continues to travel to exotic locations, with his company Wheeler Expeditions, and still finds it invigorating and real. Please check out his website for more information.  

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