ADVENTURES BY
Rick Abbott
Rick Abbott’s life is marked by diverse experiences and significant achievements. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, he benefited from supportive parents: his mother, an educator, helped him manage ADHD and learning disabilities, while his father, a businessman, fostered his interest in business and the outdoors.
Extensive family travel broadened his early perspective. By age ten, he had visited all U.S. states except Hawaii, and trips with his entrepreneurial grandfather to over 50 Caribbean islands ignited his passion for travel.
Despite early academic challenges, Rick excelled in college and became a prominent figure on campus. He pursued a varied path, including lifeguarding in Fort Lauderdale and teaching skiing in Colorado, alongside service industry work.
In his late twenties, Rick transitioned to a professional career in Southern California, joining Allstate WorldCargo. He achieved record-breaking sales success, becoming the company’s top producer in its 60-year history and attaining millionaire status by age 35.
Rick’s extensive travels continued, reaching over 120 countries…
At 43, the birth of his twin daughters shifted his focus. He dedicated the next two decades to raising his family, sharing his passions for travel, swimming, and skiing. He established a family home on a peninsula, providing an ideal environment for his twin daughters.
Rick is a dedicated lifelong learner, having read over 1,500 books. He maintains an active lifestyle, including skiing, swimming, a rigorous workout routine(6-7 times a week), yoga, and competitive sailboat racing, participating in major international races. In recent years, he has prioritized immersive travel, spending extended periods in various countries to deepen his cultural understanding.
“Final destination unknown. Life unravels in the Journeys…”
