The Tim Ferriss Show

#378: Nick Norris — Navy SEAL and Athlete on Training, Post-Traumatic Growth, and Healing

Jul 18, 2019
Nick Norris, a former Navy SEAL, elite athlete, and CEO, shares his incredible journey through trauma and healing. He opens up about the importance of discussing grief to unlock happiness. The conversation highlights post-traumatic growth in veterans and the alarming mental health challenges they face. Norris also explores high-performance training methods and the therapeutic benefits of activities like climbing. He emphasizes camaraderie, vulnerability, and innovative mental health resources to support fellow veterans on their healing journeys.
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ANECDOTE

Sakura Cup Experience

  • Nick Norris competed in the Sakura Cup, a dynamic four-way wind tunnel competition in Tokyo.
  • This involves synchronized movements in a high-speed air column, similar to synchronized swimming but in a vertical wind tunnel.
ANECDOTE

Moon Boards in Combat Zones

  • Nick Norris built moon boards, standardized climbing walls, in unconventional locations like Iraq and Afghanistan during his military service.
  • He enlisted the help of combat construction personnel to build these training tools.
INSIGHT

Teamwork in Extreme Sports

  • In both dynamic four-way wind tunnel flying and rock climbing, time spent together as a team is crucial.
  • This allows for better communication, understanding of body language, and trust.
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