#333 - John Elliott - Camel Handball King: Self Reflection and Loneliness

#333 - John Elliott - Camel Handball King: Self Reflection and Loneliness

Author: Cameron Branch and Daniel Delby May 15, 2025 Duration: 1:39:26

Fan-favorite John Elliott returns—not to talk about his legendary solo trek across Australia with six camels—but to reveal his latest unexpected adventure: captaining the Australian team and winning MVP at the Camel Handball World Cup in Qatar. We dive deep into purpose, the power of saying yes to the unknown, and how you could try out to join the next official Aussie camel handball squad. This one’s a wild ride of laughs, insight, and untamed inspiration.


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