Real Stories. Raw Lessons. Timeless Wisdom.
What I Wish I Knew at 30 is the podcast that bridges generations — where host Fran Harper, entrepreneur, coach, and storyteller, invites guests from the worlds of food, business, sport, and travel to share the truths, turning points, and lessons they wish they’d known earlier in life.
Born from years of heart-to-heart conversations with young people, this show captures the wisdom, resilience, and humour of those who’ve lived, learned, and now want to give back. Each episode is a deep dive into mindset, purpose, growth, and human connection — because the insights of one generation should inspire the next.
If you love authentic conversations that make you reflect, laugh, and rethink what really matters at every age, this is your invitation to learn from experience, not just time.
🎧 Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube — and start discovering what you wish you knew at 30.
Real Stories. Raw Lessons. Timeless Wisdom.
What I Wish I Knew at 30 is the podcast that bridges generations — where host Fran Harper, entrepreneur, coach, and storyteller, invites guests from the worlds of food, business, sport, and travel to share the truths, turning points, and lessons they wish they’d known earlier in life.
Born from years of heart-to-heart conversations with young people, this show captures the wisdom, resilience, and humour of those who’ve lived, learned, and now want to give back. Each episode is a deep dive into mindset, purpose, growth, and human connection — because the insights of one generation should inspire the next.
If you love authentic conversations that make you reflect, laugh, and rethink what really matters at every age, this is your invitation to learn from experience, not just time.
🎧 Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube — and start discovering what you wish you knew at 30.
How do you turn setbacks into success and start living the life you’ve always wanted?
In this episode of What I Wish I Knew at 30, host Fran Harper talks with David Patterson, also known as the Bucket List Accountant, about the biggest lessons he learned on his journey of business growth, personal development, and financial planning.
At 30, David believed life would simply fall into place. But after personal loss and missed opportunities, he realized that success requires action, intentional goal-setting, and the courage to follow your passion. Today, he helps others achieve both wealth and fulfillment by aligning business with personal growth.
You’ll learn:
Timestamps
Chapters
00:00 Reflecting on Life at 30
04:19 The Importance of Setting Goals
09:01 The Role of Business in Achieving Dreams
11:20 Lessons from Personal Loss
15:31 Advice to My Younger Self
17:37 Navigating Change in a New World
23:11 The Best Advice Received
28:11 Quickfire Questions and Reflections
37:38 Intro & Outro.mp4
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Guest – David Patterson
Host – Fran Harper
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