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#685 - Rich Roll - Stop Making Excuses & Transform Your Life

Sep 25, 2023
Rich Roll, an ultra-endurance athlete, podcaster, and author, shares insights on balancing ambition with well-being. He talks about the importance of 'lower companions' who may hold you back and why many are addicted to progress. Rich emphasizes resilience and the transformative power of setbacks. He discusses the value of taking breaks for personal growth, the dangers of addiction, and the significance of surrounding oneself with authentic companionship. The conversation also explores the interconnectedness of success, self-worth, and personal reinvention.
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  • Finding a balance between pursuing goals and maintaining sanity is challenging in the modern world.
  • Reinvention is a process that requires persistence and the willingness to endure challenges and discomfort.

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Achieving balance and avoiding burnout

In today's modern world, finding a balance between pursuing goals and maintaining sanity is challenging. Ultra-endurance athlete Rich Roll shares insights on how to achieve this delicate balance.

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