What do Kenny Rogers and Grain Elevators have in common?
I LOVE preparing and delivering talks to different groups of people. Tomorrow I get to share thoughts and have some fun with the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) in Minneapolis.
Not only do I get to talk about my research around how we can be happier and more successful in our lives, work, and leadership… I get to share those insights in a way that entertains and engages both myself and them!
I have been working on a parody of “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers, specific to the grain elevator and processing industry.
I found myself laughing as I was writing and practicing it, and I think we’re going to have a blast singing it together. 
I will also be sharing what happens when we take the epic out of stories such as Lord of the Rings and Shawshank Redemption… which is what happens when we try to take the epic out of our lives, work, and leadership.
We are left with nothing anyone wants to see and a life that is insignificant.
And the reality is that even if we try hard, we can’t actually remove the ups and downs, highs and lows, and knowns and unknowns that are a natural part of our life “safari.”
It would be wonderful to hear your thoughts on this as I continue to look for the words that will inspire audiences—empowering them to begin a new chapter of their own epic adventures.
Steve Fredlund, The Safari Dude
Life is an adventure. Make it epic.
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About The Author
Steve Fredlund is an award-winning keynote speaker, two-time TEDx presenter, and bestselling author of Do the Unright Thing: Memoir of a People Pleaser. After decades as an actuary, executive, entrepreneur, and nonprofit founder—including leading humanitarian efforts in East Africa—Steve discovered that doing everything “right” doesn’t always lead to fulfillment or impact.
Drawing from that journey, he developed The Courage Advantage™ philosophy—centered on the everyday courage to move beyond expectation, lead with authenticity, and live in alignment with what truly matters. Through his engaging stories, humor, and practical insights, Steve inspires audiences to find greater clarity, connection, and fulfillment in both life and leadership.