Ep. 160: Paragliding Near Death, Rebuilding Millions, and Chasing Steelhead
Malcolm Wood’s Relentless Quest for LifeIn this captivating episode of the Silvercore Podcast, Travis Bader sits down with Malcolm Wood, a man who has built a life that straddles the worlds of high-stakes adventure and global impact. From producing award-winning environmental documentaries praised by David Attenborough to launching successful restaurants and high-end fishing lodges.Malcolm’s story is one of passion, resilience, and relentless drive. He recounts paragliding off Himalayan peaks, navigating near-fatal accidents, and building businesses from napkin sketches by campfires. Malcolm opens up about facing adversity, overcoming the mental challenges of extreme sports, and using setbacks as fuel for future success. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an outdoor enthusiast, or someone seeking inspiration, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the mindset of a man who refuses to back down.To follow Malcolm: https://www.instagram.com/malcolmgwood/Learn more and connect: https://www.malcolmgwood.com/To watch his latest film: https://m.olyn.com/7dec924269c4c5a7a89c7a90746af0eeb1118e67ccb0b87ad3d019295b2fc1edTo learn more about sharing content directly with your audience, monetizing on your terms, and owning your data, visit the game-changing platform: www.olyn.comSkeena Spey Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/skeenaspeyfishing/Skeena Spey Lodge - https://www.skeenaflyfishing.com/______Silvercore Club - https://bit.ly/2RiREb4 Online Training - https://bit.ly/3nJKx7U Other Training & Services - https://bit.ly/3vw6kSU Merchandise - https://bit.ly/3ecyvk9 Blog Page - https://bit.ly/3nEHs8W Host Instagram - @Bader.Trav https://www.instagram.com/bader.travSilvercore Instagram - @SilvercoreOutdoors https://www.instagram.com/silvercoreoutdoors____Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction: Mentorship Through the Silvercore Club01:00 – Why Malcolm Wood Was Travis Bader’s Inspiration to Start Paragliding03:00 – Paragliding in the Himalayas: Aerial Sports and Mental Chess04:00 – How Steelhead Fishing and Business Go Hand in Hand07:00 – The Napkin Business Plan: Building a Lodge on a Whim08:00 – Planning and Strategy: Malcolm’s First Rule of Business10:00 – Adversity and Resilience: Losing Everything in the 2007 Recession13:00 – Dyslexia and the Power of Turning Weaknesses into Strengths15:00 – The Victim Mindset vs. Self-Motivation: Lessons from Entrepreneurship17:00 – Homeschooling, Education, and the Value of Failure19:00 – Extreme Sports as Meditation: The Mental Highs and Lows21:00 – UN Mountain Hero of the Year: Malcolm’s Work on Climate Documentaries24:00 – The Last Glaciers: Capturing Climate Change Through Extreme Sports27:00 – Near-Death Experiences: Crashes, Injuries, and PTSD32:00 – Teaching NIMS Purja to Paraglide: Breaking Records in the Himalayas34:00 – Manaslu Massacre: Walking Away from Dangerous Expeditions36:00 – The Rule of Threes: Assessing Risk in Business and Extreme Sports38:00 – Business Lessons Learned from Paragliding and Climbing40:00 – Malcolm’s Daily Routine: Time Management and Family Priorities45:00 – Skeena Spay Lodge: More Than Just a Fishing Business50:00 – Malcolm Would: A T-Shirt Slogan Born from Boldness52:00 – The Last Glaciers: A Must-Watch Film for Outdoor Enthusiasts55:00 – What Legacy Does Malcolm Want to Leave Behind?