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Are you feeling lost, confused, off track? Have you been pulled away from your purpose? Is something missing in your life, your leadership, your family and your business? Are working too hard, too many hours, too many days, spinning your wheels and not getting any traction? Maybe you have traction, but no clear and purposeful path or destination. Maybe you have traction and a great road map but you keep veering off course, and sabotaging your journey.
If so, please know this. This was me many times throughout my journey in life, leadership, and business. There were days, weeks and seasons where I was lost, without hope, financially broke, and emotionally broken. I was addicted, distracted, and many days just a piece of shit to those I was supposed to be loving, serving and caring for.
And yes, I will come out and say it, there was a moment in my journey where I was so lost, so confused, so out of hope, and so off course I stepped to the edge of my journey, looked over a cliff, and considered if I should end my journey.
I tell you this because it was in the company, coaching and care of other men that I decided to keep going, keep fighting, never stop, never fully lose hope and never give up. It was with these men and in these moments where I found my path, uncovered and discovered my purpose, and was challenged, inspired and ignited to keep pushing forward on my journey.
The Hike of a Lifetime on the Camino de Santiago is a 6 day, 200,000 step, 72 mile journey guided by me, Matt Shoup. This journey takes place through the beautiful and serene landscape of the Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain. Over these 6 days, I will lead a small group of male business owners and leaders, challenging them in a number of ways. These men will be challenged to unplug and disconnect from their chaotic, stressful and busy lives. These men will be challenged to reflect on their story, and revision, recenter and refocus on their purpose and ultimately recommit to why they are here on this planet. Throughout this journey together, these men will be challenged to refill and replenish their tanks, and ultimately return to home refreshed and rejuvenated.
While facing these challenges, participants will experience some of the most beautiful landscape, dine on some of the most delicious cuisine, and experience the peace and tranquility of Northern Spain. We will spend the day walking, talking, connecting and inspiring each other to dig deep into our stories and ensure we continue to live the best and most impactful version of our stories.
Hiking the Camino de Santiago allows you to experience Northern Spain in a very unique way. As you walk the camino, you will take in some of the most beautiful scenery you will ever see. Rolling green hills, lush and fertile terrain, small towns and villages that are hundreds to thousands of years old. Every so often you will stop along the camino to meet the locals, drink a coffee and enjoy some of Galicia’s famous cuisine. Over six days, you will travel around 200,000 steps, each one of them with a story to share with you, and each one that will have a mark on your story.
We all lead very busy, and many times stressful, lives. Our day-to-day activities can drain us of our energy, and drift us away from our focus and purpose. The Camino de Santiago creates a unique opportunity for you to unplug and disconnect with your daily responsibilities and commitments. You will spend hours every day with an opportunity to explore your story, realign and refocus on your vision, and explore what may be missing from your life, one step at a time. The Camino is a time to set down any weight you have been carrying, and things that are holding you back from living the best version of your life possible. As you explore your story, your vision and your purpose while hiking the Camino, you will encounter unique opportunities and time to reflect and see the world in a different way. You will be doing all of this alongside a dynamic group of men who are all exploring their stories together.
September 6 – Fly from the United States to Madrid, Spain
September 7 – Arrive in Madrid Spain, Transfer to Santiago de Compostela, then Sarria
September 8 – Begin the Camino. Hike from Sarria to Portomarín (12.75 miles)
September 9 – Camino Day 2. Hike from Portomarín to Palas del Rei (16.65 miles)
September 10 – Camino Day 3. Hike from Palas del Rei to Meilde (8.76 miles)
September 11 – Camino Day 4. Hike from Melide to Arzúa (8.5 miles)
September 12 – Camino Day 5. Hike from Arzua to O Pedrouzo (11.5 miles)
September 13 – Camino Day 6. Hike from O Pedrouzo to Santiago de Compostela (10.8 miles)
September 14 – Leave Santiago for our surprise experience (The Madrid area)
September 15 – Fly Home from Madrid to United States
"I have walked the Camino a number of times and have taken hundreds of thousands of steps through Spain. It wasn't until I walked it with Matt, however, that I finally took one additional step that had always seemed beyond my abilities. While sitting for a break and sipping coffee with Matt along the Camino, he encouraged and challenged me to finally launch my business I had been dreaming about. This big step has opened up numerous new opportunities for me."
Jonathan Carlyon. Foreign Languauges and Literatures Department Chair, Colorado State University
"The Camino de Santiago is an incredible experience that leaves a mark on the people who experience it. For that reason, I recommend everybody do it at least once in their lifetime. I have spent time with Matt on the Camino on two different occasions. It was amazing for me to see that work and investment he has put into his leadership development program and how he was able to invest in others as they hiked the Camino together. I believe that hiking the Camino with Matt is an experience that one should not pass up."
Conchita Bernárdez. Owner. Camino Tours Agency.
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