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The Rich Roll Podcast

Ross Edgley Is The Real Aquaman — Lessons In Fortitude From (Arguably) The Fittest Man Alive

Dec 7, 2018
02:41:45
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Meet Ross Edgley, the real Aquaman who swam around Great Britain. He shares his remarkable athletic achievements, including climbing Everest on a rope and completing a triathlon with a Mini Cooper. The podcast explores the principles of pushing boundaries and making peace with pain. They also discuss the challenges faced during the Great British Swim, the importance of social media support, and the mindset required for extreme challenges. Finally, they emphasize the significance of embracing discomfort, the impact of recovery and teamwork, and future plans for pushing further.
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Quick takeaways

  • Physical challenges such as swimming with a tree trunk and running a marathon while pulling a car helped build the speaker's work capacity, movement efficiency, and mental fortitude.
  • Adapting to the elements and having humility and respect are essential when facing challenges like storms or treacherous currents.

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Training for extreme athletic challenges

Prior to embarking on the Great British Swim, the speaker undertook various physically demanding challenges such as swimming with a tree trunk, running a marathon while pulling a car, and climbing the height of Everest on a rope. These experiences helped build the speaker's work capacity, efficiency of movement, and mental fortitude.

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