How to Set & Achieve Massive Goals | Alex Honnold
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My guest is Alex Honnold, a professional rock climber considered by many to be one of the greatest athletes of all time for his historic free solo (no ropes or man-made holds) ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite. We discuss how to envision massive goals in any part of life and the process of breaking down those goals into actionable daily steps. Alex shares how embracing your uniqueness and mortality is the most powerful way to envision and live a fuller, more intentional life. We also discuss strength and endurance training, assessing risk and how Alex prepares mentally and physically for extreme challenges. We also discuss how to balance goal-seeking with family and work. Regardless of your goals, profession or age, this conversation will very likely reshape how you think about and approach your life, goals and potential.
Books
- Open: An Autobiography
- The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life (Learn In and Use It for Life)
Resources
- Free Solo
- Meru
- Girl Climber
- Yosemite National Park
- El Capitan
- Moonbow at Yosemite Falls
- Weighted vest (Omorpho)
- It’s not glue, suction or static electricity that keep geckos from falling off the ceiling
Huberman Lab Episodes Mentioned
- Pavel Tsatsouline: The Correct Way to Build Strength, Endurance & Flexibility at Any Age
- Dr. Erich Jarvis: The Neuroscience of Speech, Language & Music
- How to Increase Your Speed, Mobility & Longevity with Plyometrics & Sprinting | Stuart McMillan
People Mentioned
- Michael Muller: American photographer
- Twyla Tharp: American dancer, chorographer
- Tony Hawk: American skateboarder
- Tommy Caldwell: American rock climber
- Ken Block: American rally driver, stuntman
- Peter Croft: Canadian rock climber, mountaineer
- Danny Way: American skateboarder
- Tom Bilyeu: American entrepreneur, filmmaker
- Ryan Holiday: American author, media strategist
- Emily Harrington: American rock climber, mountaineer
- Evel Knievel: American stunt performer
- Hunter S. Thompson: American journalist, author
- Mike Mentzer: American bodybuilder
- Dorian Yates: English bodybuilder
About this Guest
Alex Honnold
Alex Honnold is a professional rock climber considered by many as one of the greatest athletes of all time for his historic free solo (no ropes or man-made holds) ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite.
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