Listen to the full half-hour interview by the Money Hacker blog with professional surfer and surf film maker, Johnny Abegg about money, getting into credit card debt, life as a pro surfer and what he’s doing now. We asked:
- What were the toughest problems faced in the WQS and how were they overcome?
- Was it liberating to travel and avoid staying in hotels?
- Were there any valuable life lessons?
- What was the most expensive item to end up on credit card?
- How much credit card debt did you end up with and how’s it tracking along now?
- Has going into massive credit card debt changed you?
- Would you do it all again, even if it meant going into debt?
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Listen to the full interview MP3 (28 mins):
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More about Johnny and On Credit DVD
Here’s a quote and clip from his On Credit blog where you can buy his DVD:
“On Credit is the story of aspiring pro surfer Johnny Abegg, Who in pursuit of a lifelong dream, has clocked up a $21,000 debt, spread over 4 credit cards. $3000 is all that’s left on credit and you’re faced with a 5-month journey, competing on an international surfing circuit, travelling to places known and unknown, facing adversity at every turn.”
Would you go into debt to chase your dreams? Leave your comments:
Katherine is a freelance writer currently based in Sydney. She bought a one-way ticket to Australia in 2006 and has never looked back! Born in Wales, raised in Qatar, Alaska & the UK has meant her love of travelling & experiencing new cultures was instilled in her from a very young age. Keen to pay off her debt, save for that illusive home deposit & buy the dream home, she’s only swayed from her course when a far-away land beckons or Mimco or Witchery are having a sale.
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