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The Open Road Within: What Motorcycle Touring Teaches You About Freedom, Happiness and Life. Whether you ride or Not

The Open Road Within: What Motorcycle Touring Teaches You About Freedom, Happiness and Life. Whether you ride or Not


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What can 800,000 kilometres on a motorcycle teach you about living a meaningful, courageous, and fulfilling life? As it turns out - everything. For over fifty years, Wayne McDonald has explored Australia on two wheels and has also spent four decades coaching people to grow, lead, and live with greater purpose. In this inspiring blend of memoir, personal development guide, and philosophical reflection, he takes readers on a journey that begins on the open road and leads deep within. Through vivid stories from thousands of touring kilometres - from sweeping coastal bends to unpredictable outback detours, McDonald reveals how the experience of riding mirrors the challenges of life itself. Planning and adaptability. Courage and commitment. Awareness and flow. Trusting the road even when you can't see what's around the corner. Blending Stoic and Zen philosophy with positive psychology and neuroscience, each chapter explores timeless themes such as courage, resilience, responsibility, intuition, and purpose. Along the way, you'll discover how to quiet fear, lean into life's curves, take responsibility for your journey, and reconnect with what truly matters. Whether you're a seasoned rider, a weekend explorer, or simply someone seeking direction and inspiration, The Open Road Within offers a fresh, powerful perspective. It's a love letter to motorcycling - and a practical roadmap for living with freedom, awareness, and passion. Rich with humour, hard-earned wisdom, and evocative storytelling, this book will stir your spirit, challenge your thinking, and invite you to embark on your own inner adventure. Because the most important road you'll ever travel isn't marked on any map: it's the one within.

About the Author :
Wayne McDonald is the founder of Success Knowhow, a consultancy dedicated to personal and organisational transformation. With over 40 years of experience in the Personal and Professional Development field, in his first book, Wayne integrates timeless teachings from Stoicism and Zen with modern insights from neuroscience, Jungian psychology, and positive psychology.A passionate motorcyclist with 50 years of riding experience across Australia and beyond, Wayne draws deep connections between the journey on two wheels and the journey within. He has spent decades exploring not only the open road but also the human experience, with a particular focus on leadership, psychology, philosophy, and personal growth. Whether guiding fire walks, coaching business owners, or riding Australia's backroads, Wayne has always sought to turn life's challenges into meaningful lessons as shown in his first book The Open Road Within. What Motorcycle Touring Teaches You About Freedom, Happiness and Life.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781764341202
  • Publisher: Wayne McDonald
  • Publisher Imprint: Wayne McDonald
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 234
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: What Motorcycle Touring Teaches You About Freedom, Happiness and Life. Whether you ride or Not
  • Width: 156 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1764341201
  • Publisher Date: 08 Oct 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 13 mm
  • Weight: 385 gr


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