July 22, 2026

The Real Reason People Get Hooked On Fishing

I picked up fly fishing as a summer hobby a couple years ago. I figured I'd learn how to cast, tie a fly, read a river. Instead, I learned way more about myself than I ever did about fishing.

In this video, I break down the 6 biggest life lessons fishing has taught me, like:

- First You're Bad. Then You Get Good.
- Enjoy The Process
- Gratitude
- You Can't Catch Them All
- Be Prepared
- Sometimes, I'm The Problem

If you're into personal growth, mental wellness, or just like watching someone slowly get better at something the hard way, check it out.

If you're looking for more reflections, tools, and lived-experience experiments, check out all my stuff here -- thejeffturner.ca.

If you're looking to take a bigger step in managing overthinking, check out the Front-Line Worker's Guide to Managing Overthinking.

Remember to take care of yourself, however that looks to you.

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Jeff Turner
turner.n.jeff@gmail.com
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