How to Set & Achieve Massive Goals | Alex Honnold

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. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank
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(02:17) Intrinsic & Extrinsic Motivation, Setting Big Goals
(05:00) Preparing for Free Solo of El Capitan, Route Memorization
& Conditions (10:09) Sponsors: Joovv & BetterHelp (12:35)
Overthinking, Kinesthetic Flow; Climbing & Surprise (16:24)
Aging & Climbing; Olympics & Broadening Climbing Culture;
Parkour (23:04) Grip Strength, Aging, Climbing Technique, Yosemite
National Park, Half Dome (29:00) Free Soloing & Rope Climbing,
Safety & Risk; Aging & Death; Mentors (38:32) Sponsors: AG1
& Maui Nui (41:29) Climbing Lifestyle, Training, Career;
Recovery (47:44) Technology, Smartphones & Distraction from
Goals, Focus (51:09) Pursuing Ambitious Goals, Tool: Small Daily
Challenges (55:56) Fear, Brain Scan & Public Speaking;
Evaluating Risk (59:40) Doing What You Love, Life Crisis, Tool:
Contemplating Death (1:03:49) Childhood, Passion & Choosing
Career Path; University (1:11:46) Sponsor: Function (1:13:34)
Outdoor Exploration, Yosemite, National Parks, Rucking, Trail
Running (1:18:18) Girl Climber Film, Effort & Dedication
(1:23:29) Strength Training, Pull-Ups, Muscle-Ups, Tool: Increase
Sets & Reduce Soreness (1:31:59) Endurance & Strength
Training Schedule; Posture; Running (1:38:52) Body Balance,
Leanness; Muscle Cramps; Multi-Day Climbs (1:42:31) Awe in Nature,
Spiritual Experiences; How Geckos Climb; Cliff-Dwelling Wildlife
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