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Ross Edgley on Swimming Around Great Britain and the Value of Resilience

The Daily Stoic

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Endurance Beyond Limits

This chapter recounts an inspiring story of swimming 1,792 miles around Great Britain while exploring the mental and physical challenges of extreme endurance. It emphasizes the importance of resilience and the influence of stoicism on overcoming fatigue and self-imposed boundaries, drawing from historical examples and philosophical teachings. The conversation also highlights the necessity of a supportive team to foster personal growth and creative achievements in the face of discomfort.

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