This podcast discusses the extreme level of self-confidence and single-mindedness required to be successful in endurance racing, specifically ultra marathons. The speaker reflects on the physical and mental strain experienced by athletes, such as David Goggins, and how it highlights the importance of self-affirmation in overcoming doubts.
A man has run a total of 46,500 miles on a half-mile loop. His small and light physique, combined with his love for running, has allowed him to accomplish this impressive feat.
The speaker finds a sense of empowerment when running long distances, as it helps him to push through pain and adversity and believe that he can go forever.
Participants in the Barkley Marathons are hyper-focused on achieving their daily mile goals and keeping up with the demanding pace of the competition, which is visible in the early morning hours and again during the final stretch from 6pm to midnight.
In this episode of the Tim Ferriss Show, Tim interviews world-class performers on how to overcome fears and make hard decisions, featuring an interview from his 2017 TV show Fearless. Fearless is all about embracing discomfort and thinking big while recognizing that the objective is not to be completely fearless, but rather to learn how to fear less.
The key to building self-confidence in moments of doubt, stress, and uncertainty is by taking control of what we can control, managing our physiology through breathing and visualization, and practicing it regularly to build confidence.