Ever thought about making a BIG life change, but felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like the dream was just out of reach? How do you turn dreams into action?
In this episode of Inspiring Possible, host Christy Pennison sits down with entrepreneur, author, and CEO David Schurman for a conversation about breaking through fear and living with intention. David shares the remarkable story of moving his family of five to Barcelona with just 11 suitcase. This adventure that began as a pipe dream scribbled in a notebook and evolved into a transformative, two-year journey abroad.
Together, Christy and David explore the power of setting a long-term vision, the importance of taking intentional steps, and the surprising ways writing down your dreams can turn them into reality. David opens up about overcoming imposter syndrome, building meaningful connections while living overseas, and the wisdom gained from saying “yes” in uncertain moments. He also dives into practical strategies for getting unstuck—a must for driven, ambitious individuals—and shares insights from his books Fast Forward Mindset and 11 Suitcases.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply hungry for inspiration, this episode will provide actionable tools for reframing challenges, pursuing possibilities, and embracing both the magic and the mess of your journey.
In this episode, we dive into:
- Setting a family vision and making bold moves
- How journaling and public accountability foster intentional living
- Techniques for getting out of a funk (Fill Your Bucket, Complaint-Free World & more)
- The value of consistency and incremental actions
- Parenting, growth, and creating a ripple effect of possibility
About David Schnurman
David Schnurman is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker on a mission to help people break through fear and live with no regrets. As the CEO of Lawline, the leading provider of online Continuing Legal Education in the country, he has built the company to serve over 150,000 attorneys with over 5,000,000 courses completed.
A former President of Entrepreneurs’ Organization New York, TEDx speaker, and Forbes contributor, David is the author of two books: The Fast Forward Mindset, a framework for accelerating success by getting out of your comfort zone, and Eleven Suitcases, the story of a Brooklyn family’s profound journey of transformation through their international adventure. He lives in Brooklyn, New York with his wife Kelli and their three children.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidschnurman/
Book “Eleven Suitcases”: https://elevensuitcases.com/
Lawline Website: https://www.lawline.com
Book “Fast Forward Mindset”: https://www.amazon.com/Fast-Forward-Mindset-Fearless-Accelerate/dp/0578220970
