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Alex Honnold (Free Solo): Conquering Fear, Defying Death and Finding Your Flow State (E280)

The High Performance Podcast

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Nature, Nurture, and Climbing

This chapter explores the influence of upbringing on the mindset required for extreme climbing, highlighting the speaker's reflections on their childhood experiences. They discuss the impact of familial dynamics and emotional warmth, weaving through personal growth and parenting contrasts with their own upbringing. The conversation shifts towards balancing life's responsibilities with climbing ambitions, emphasizing the idea that fulfillment can arise from both stability and risk.

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