The Huberman Lab Podcast discusses neuroscience: how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health. We also discuss existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine. His laboratory studies neural regeneration, neuroplasticity, and brain states such as stress, focus, fear, and optimal performance. For more than 20 years, Dr. Huberman has consistently published original research findings and review articles in top-level peer-reviewed journals, including Nature, Science, Cell, Neuron, and Current Biology. He is a regular member of several National Institutes of Health review panels and a Fellow of the McKnight Foundation and the Pew Charitable Trusts. Dr. Huberman regularly consults for technology development companies, professional athletic organizations, and various units of U.S. and Canadian Special Operations.
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.
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Timestamps
(00:00) Alex Honnold
(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
(1:46:46) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter
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