What a great personality, that typifies his Danish heritage too. Every time I hear one of our U.S. conservative political candidates say, "we don't want to be Denmark" I ask, "Have you ever been to Denmark?" The quality of life in Scandinavia matches Mads' philosophy. Imagine, a violinist and music teacher, living in a country with 60% income tax and 25% VAT has a beautiful sail boat, a beautiful family and happiness. He aspires to "be". He has no aspirations to be a radical, or an unproductive citizen. He seeks happiness and has found it. He seeks a family life and has found it. He seeks a profession that he enjoys and has found it. This man could be a motivational speaker. I love his statement, "I'm too busy just being". Happy Sailing Mads. I love the Freedom Equation !!! Spot on.
+Michael Kallelis Thanks Michael, We're looking forward to someday bringing you stories of our voyages in Denmark! :) We have a lot of Greenlandic and Faroese friends who went to school in Denmark, and many of whom live there today. psst... We also have a another sailor friend in Denmark (whose videos you have probably seen :) who we are really hoping will visit us in Faroe this Summer to help us do some voyaging and filming for each of our UA-cam channels.. :)
I am a Brit living in USA for 20 years. Frugal Brit nature caught up a little bit (not much) in the American always want bigger and better rat race. How inspiring and motivational to hear Mads freedom equation. I really need to introduce that philosophy back into my life. Thankyou both for such a great reminder of direction.
OK I could write a book about this serious of interviews but I think I will make it short and simple. This is by far the best video commentary about sailing that I have ever come across from the stand point of honesty, experience and temperament. I should also say that your final product far exceeds anything that you have done so far. Your interview/editing skills have improved dramatically, by letting the subject be the absolute focal point of the conversation. Thank you very much Antonio Go Bean Town, and Taxassachusetts
Drake, well done! The lessons one can learn from Mads if one really listens rather than just simply hearing. Your interviews are always superb, and a wonderful companion to your adventures. Doug from WS42 Harmony - Fair Winds!
+Chase the Story Sailing I agree with you...he has a wonderful attitude on life! We're glad you enjoyed the interview and hope you'll like the cabin and deck tour as well! Cheers ⚓-Monique
I enjoyed Mads' brilliant insight that Freedom = Opportunities, minus the time necessary to make the boat ready, and minus the time necessary to earn the money to pay for the boat. A corollary might be that if the time necessary, for fixing the boat and for paying for the boat, exceeds the boat's Opportunities, then you've got the dreaded Freedom Deficit - the boat has put you in a sailing prison. The Freedom Deficit explains the numerous big, fancy, expensive boats that never leave their slips or moorings. Jim Hansen
I really like this guys attitude. Drake your very talented at these videos, more than a vlogger you should have a show on the travel channel or discovery or something.
+ForSeTi Trimaran He was such a great guy and so nice to have us aboard. We also loved his message...it certainly made us step back and think more about how we sail. Fair winds to you! ⚓-Monique
Drake, you found a great guy there. No wonder you wanted to interview him. Such a positive outlook and his freedom equation has really got me thinking about *not* replacing my boat! Very interesting interview, thank you.
+Justin C It certainly does give some food for thought, eh? Why do you want that new system, boat, gear, stuff...will it help you to realise your dream or keep you bound to the dock? It's even made us take a step back to see how we can simplify our lives. We're glad you enjoyed it and fair winds to you Justin! ⚓-Monique
+funNstuff with the Foxwells Hi Foxwells! You certainly do! I hope your next year of sailing aboard your Red Fox trailer sailor is even more awesome than your first! I bet you will spend much more time cruising than others who are spending more of their time working on their bigger and more complicated boats. Looking forward to your videos of sailing the east coat of England in 2016!
WOW were chuffed that you've watched some of our films guys, thanks! You were one of the first channels we started watching, your like super stars to us :-)
I always get a kick how the emotions and rationalizations are so similar between flying and sailing. I don't “want” that new navigation system I “need” that system... you know, to be safer. And all your friends laugh and nod in agreement because they know the truth. There's always a way you can rationalize why you need it. I guess it's sort of like a West-Sail. A 34ft. W/S is good, but a 42ft. W/S is bigger-better-safer, and of course if you are bigger-better-safer then you can do more things and go more places... in the name of safety of course. Good to see the “rationalization disease” is alive and well. ;)
Mr Mads you are an intelligent man for sure,and I am sure you must be aware you sailed around Britain more so than England.The scots and welsh and irish are always at pains to point out they are not English. A small point but one which some folk get rather bothered about.happy sailing to you
Great interview, In principle I like his "Freedom Equation" but unless he breaks it down to a number, percent, or fraction of income vs time vs expenses its all very subjective. I can see a book written on this subject alone though... ;-)
+Michael Zietlow Well, you certainly could break it down into very detailed equation. (✿◠‿◠) I guess it's different for each person, but it's good to figure out a happy medium when it comes to making dreams come true. Cheers ⚓-Monique
What a great personality, that typifies his Danish heritage too. Every time I hear one of our U.S. conservative political candidates say, "we don't want to be Denmark" I ask, "Have you ever been to Denmark?" The quality of life in Scandinavia matches Mads' philosophy. Imagine, a violinist and music teacher, living in a country with 60% income tax and 25% VAT has a beautiful sail boat, a beautiful family and happiness. He aspires to "be". He has no aspirations to be a radical, or an unproductive citizen. He seeks happiness and has found it. He seeks a family life and has found it. He seeks a profession that he enjoys and has found it. This man could be a motivational speaker. I love his statement, "I'm too busy just being". Happy Sailing Mads. I love the Freedom Equation !!! Spot on.
+Michael Kallelis Thanks Michael, We're looking forward to someday bringing you stories of our voyages in Denmark! :) We have a lot of Greenlandic and Faroese friends who went to school in Denmark, and many of whom live there today. psst... We also have a another sailor friend in Denmark (whose videos you have probably seen :) who we are really hoping will visit us in Faroe this Summer to help us do some voyaging and filming for each of our UA-cam channels.. :)
I am a Brit living in USA for 20 years. Frugal Brit nature caught up a little bit (not much) in the American always want bigger and better rat race. How inspiring and motivational to hear Mads freedom equation. I really need to introduce that philosophy back into my life. Thankyou both for such a great reminder of direction.
OK I could write a book about this serious of interviews but I think I will make it short and simple.
This is by far the best video commentary about sailing that I have ever come across from the stand point of honesty, experience and temperament.
I should also say that your final product far exceeds anything that you have done so far. Your interview/editing skills have improved dramatically, by letting the subject be the absolute focal point of the conversation.
Thank you very much
Antonio
Go Bean Town, and Taxassachusetts
Drake you're a natural interviewer! You ask the question and just let the subject blossom. Mads story is so compelling. Bravo!
+Sea&Stars Thank you! :)
Drake, well done! The lessons one can learn from Mads if one really listens rather than just simply hearing. Your interviews are always superb, and a wonderful companion to your adventures. Doug from WS42 Harmony - Fair Winds!
Wonderful interview! I really like his philosophy.
He just loves sailing for the sake of sailing soooo much. His enthusiasm is infectious! -Mo
Mads is a very bright fellow. Thanks for sharing!
I like this guys philosophy. Thanks for posting.
Very enjoyable! I always love your interviews. Thanks again!
Wow Mads is great Thanks for the wonderful interview
Another brilliant interview, and I love this attitude to life.
+Chase the Story Sailing I agree with you...he has a wonderful attitude on life! We're glad you enjoyed the interview and hope you'll like the cabin and deck tour as well! Cheers ⚓-Monique
I enjoyed Mads' brilliant insight that Freedom = Opportunities, minus the time necessary to make the boat ready, and minus the time necessary to earn the money to pay for the boat. A corollary might be that if the time necessary, for fixing the boat and for paying for the boat, exceeds the boat's Opportunities, then you've got the dreaded Freedom Deficit - the boat has put you in a sailing prison. The Freedom Deficit explains the numerous big, fancy, expensive boats that never leave their slips or moorings.
Jim Hansen
What an enjoyable talk... i almost forgot you were there Drake ;]...thanks Mads
I really like this guys attitude. Drake your very talented at these videos, more than a vlogger you should have a show on the travel channel or discovery or something.
Great guy. And I love his equation. One to remember
+ForSeTi Trimaran He was such a great guy and so nice to have us aboard. We also loved his message...it certainly made us step back and think more about how we sail. Fair winds to you! ⚓-Monique
Drake, you found a great guy there. No wonder you wanted to interview him. Such a positive outlook and his freedom equation has really got me thinking about *not* replacing my boat! Very interesting interview, thank you.
+Justin C It certainly does give some food for thought, eh? Why do you want that new system, boat, gear, stuff...will it help you to realise your dream or keep you bound to the dock? It's even made us take a step back to see how we can simplify our lives. We're glad you enjoyed it and fair winds to you Justin! ⚓-Monique
We get that whole freedom thing... its part of the reason we downsized. Thanksposting
+funNstuff with the Foxwells Hi Foxwells! You certainly do! I hope your next year of sailing aboard your Red Fox trailer sailor is even more awesome than your first! I bet you will spend much more time cruising than others who are spending more of their time working on their bigger and more complicated boats. Looking forward to your videos of sailing the east coat of England in 2016!
WOW were chuffed that you've watched some of our films guys, thanks! You were one of the first channels we started watching, your like super stars to us :-)
Go small, go simple, and go now! Lin and Larry Pardey
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wonderful interview!!!
Skip to 16:10 if you want "The Freedom Equation" and philosophy.
Wonderful philosophy, we call that "better than no boat"! Boat and gear tour please????
+Julie Sheetz Ha! I like that Julie...and the cabin and deck tour is coming soon! Fair winds to you! ⚓-Monique
This guy is great. He would make the best Bond villain!!
lol I had the same thought!
a true philosopher of the Sea
I always get a kick how the emotions and rationalizations are so similar between flying and sailing.
I don't “want” that new navigation system I “need” that system... you know, to be safer. And all your friends laugh and nod in agreement because they know the truth. There's always a way you can rationalize why you need it. I guess it's sort of like a West-Sail. A 34ft. W/S is good, but a 42ft. W/S is bigger-better-safer, and of course if you are bigger-better-safer then you can do more things and go more places... in the name of safety of course.
Good to see the “rationalization disease” is alive and well. ;)
Really like the new intro!
+Chris Taylor Thanks Chris, glad you like it! I think we're going to be using that for all our interviews now. Cheers ⚓-Monique
Aspie. I understand! Beautiful
Thumbs up!
+skipper99991 You're awesome skipper and thanks for watching! ⚓-Monique
Mr Mads you are an intelligent man for sure,and I am sure you must be aware you sailed around Britain more so than England.The scots and welsh and irish are always at pains to point out they are not English. A small point but one which some folk get rather bothered about.happy sailing to you
West coast of Norway? Look forward to see Mads in Ålesund sometime!
+Frank Cromer Us too! :)
Most welcome! Got the OCC Arctic Rally due this summer (June)!
Great interview, In principle I like his "Freedom Equation" but unless he breaks it down to a number, percent, or fraction of income vs time vs expenses its all very subjective. I can see a book written on this subject alone though... ;-)
+Michael Zietlow Well, you certainly could break it down into very detailed equation. (✿◠‿◠) I guess it's different for each person, but it's good to figure out a happy medium when it comes to making dreams come true. Cheers ⚓-Monique
this video is too static. we don't even get to see anyone else on camera.