Rich Roll is a podcast host, author, and ultra-marathon athlete who has lived a life of true inner strength, ambition, and purpose. Today, he sits down with André to discuss the foundations for living in harmony with your goals: facing off with adversity, the inner critic, and learning to surrender. He shares his story of overcoming alcoholism, becoming an athlete at age 40, and becoming a world-renowned podcast host. He reveals the power of mastering the mind: whether it be in endurance sports or facing online criticism, the mind can be an incredible tool if we learn how to sharpen it.

This is a deeply inspiring conversation to remind you that you can change your life at ANY age, and the greatness you are destined for is always within you.

André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books

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Timecodes:

0:00 Intro

1:41 Balancing Success & Self Worth

7:53 Self Will vs Surrender

11:53 Solitude and Stillness Changes You

18:52 Mid-Life Crisis, Ultra-Endurance, Podcasting

33:37 5 Most Defining Moments of His Life

40:09 Transforming Pain Into Growth

45:40 Facing the Inner Critic & Cultivating Self Love

54:45 Reality of Addiction & The Subtle Hold It Has On Many Of Us

1:03:25 Mastering the Mind & Achieving Greatness

1:08:22 Maximizing the Body's Capabilities Through Ultra-Marathons

1:13:49 Plant Based Living & Preventing Dogma

1:24:29 The Power of Podcasting

1:27:44 Navigating Fame & The Ego

1:34:53 Thoughts on Plant Medicine

1:39:35 Transformative Power of Vulnerability

1:44:31 Self-Discovery Through Podcasting

1:47:25 Rich's Vision for His Future

1:49:02 Conclusion

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A graduate of Stanford University and Cornell Law School, Rich is a 50-year old, accomplished vegan ultra-endurance athlete and former entertainment attorney turned full-time wellness & plant-based nutrition advocate, popular public speaker, husband, father of 4 and inspiration to people worldwide as a transformative example of courageous and healthy living.

Website: https://www.richroll.com

Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@richroll

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richroll/

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Know Thyself

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/

Website: https://www.knowthyself.one

Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg

Listen to all episodes on Audio:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927

André Duqum

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/

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