The Price of Business Digital Network has a new series of outstanding commentaries from thought leaders. This is one in that series.
Russ Roberts
As an airline pilot, sailor, broadcaster, and author, Roberts isn’t drawn to the adrenaline rush; instead, he savors the experience, the story. Whether flying solo across the Atlantic in single-engine airplanes, navigating the treacherous Northwest Passage, or sharing a VW with a moose—it isn’t about the feats themselves, but about the people, the emotions, and what is learned from each experience.
In his book, “Unlearning to Fly: Navigating the Turbulence and Bliss of Growing Up in the Sky,” Roberts crafted a deeply personal narrative of growing up. He didn’t merely recount gripping aviation tales; he wrote of the emotional depths of how flying became the lifeline that anchored a turbulent early life.
Roberts is more than a storyteller; he’s an advocate for saying “yes” to life’s path. He developed a personal philosophy that helped him deal with life’s turbulence. He tells audiences eager to understand how collecting stories isn’t about amassing thrilling anecdotes, but about finding paths that work for each of us.
He navigates beyond the fun allure of life’s adventure, urging listeners to recognize the invaluable currency of personal narratives. Through his tales, he illuminates universal truths, vulnerabilities, and triumphs that encourage each of us to pursue our personal adventures. His message transcends occupation or interest, touching the core of what it means to be human.
In his talks and in his book, UNLEARNING TO FLY: NAVIGATING THE TURBULENCE AND BLISS OF GROWING UP IN THE SKY, Roberts invites audiences on a reflective journey, encouraging them to embrace their own narratives—those tales that shape identities and connect generations. He champions the notion that we’re all collectors of stories, He says, “Each of our stories, no matter how big or small adds a thread to our universal human tapestry.”
