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Pushing Your Limits
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44:38 - 49:35 (04:56)

Pushing your limits, rather than playing it safe and small, is necessary to achieve growth and avoid feeling the pain of failure, according to the speaker. Pain is an impetus to become better and serves as a motivator to keep pushing beyond what has already been achieved.

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The fraction of people who pursue extreme sports in the rugged back countries involves individuals who are skilled, open to growth and learning, and practice vulnerability.
44:38 - 47:21 (02:43)
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Extreme Sports
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The fraction of people who pursue extreme sports in the rugged back countries involves individuals who are skilled, open to growth and learning, and practice vulnerability. Rather than seeking fame or wealth, most extreme athletes consider the consequences of their actions in terms of their reputation or injuries.

Chapter
Pushing Your Limits
Episode
#564: Performance Psychologist Michael Gervais — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Michael Charles talks about the importance of front-loading a philosophy to overcome massive failures, pushing beyond one’s limits, and feeling the pain of failing.
47:21 - 48:30 (01:08)
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Resilience
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Michael Charles talks about the importance of front-loading a philosophy to overcome massive failures, pushing beyond one’s limits, and feeling the pain of failing.

Chapter
Pushing Your Limits
Episode
#564: Performance Psychologist Michael Gervais — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Author and entrepreneur, Tim Ferriss, shares that pain is the impetus for change and personal growth.
48:30 - 49:35 (01:04)
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personal growth
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Author and entrepreneur, Tim Ferriss, shares that pain is the impetus for change and personal growth. He recommends feeling the pain rather than trying to run away from it and gives advice on how to learn and grow from it.

Chapter
Pushing Your Limits
Episode
#564: Performance Psychologist Michael Gervais — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show