55. LESSONS FROM CLIMBING MT EVEREST with Dr. Tim Warren

Meet Dr. Tim Warren, a retired chiropractic practitioner who worked with over 10,000 individuals in his 25 years of practice. He is now working online to help people with back pain in fitness and nutrition after realizing that most of his patients were not motivated in that area. In this episode of Balance with Sam Podcast, I talk to Dr. Warren on his journey to climbing Mt. Everest. He shares where his desire to take on such a challenge came from, the challenges he faced, and the lessons he learned. He describes how he failed on his first attempt and decided to get down the mountain and do it next time. Listen in to learn why it is crucial for you to focus more on the present and less on the past and the future. You will also learn the importance of having a goal and working towards it when you have the intention. “The concept of awareness; of truly living in the present.”- Dr. Tim Warren Top Takeaways: Having the desire for adventure that encourages motivation. The power of visualization and how it helps in achieving goals. How to be mentally prepared to face life’s challenges. Understanding when to let go and be better. What is moving meditation and who can do it? The concept of being aware of everything around you. What is a virtual dashboard and why you need one? How to control fear. What should be next after you reach your big goal? Key Moments: [2:18] Dr. Warren explains transitioning from chiropractic practice to helping athletic people with nutrition and fitness online. [5:01] What motivated him to want to climb Mt. Everest? [10:05] The quest for inner and outer adventure. [12:16] How Dr. Warren overcame his fear of climbing Mt. Everest by visualizing. [16:25] What were the main challenges when climbing Mt. Everest? [22:55] Mental health issues that he was not prepared for. [24:36] Getting down the mountain and deciding to do it next time. That defining moment when he knew could be better. [32:49] How to do moving meditation. [34:22] How Dr. Warren succeeded climbing Mt. Everest the second time around. [36:48] How to find the little things that make you feel good and works for you. [39:10] Why you need a virtual dashboard- the power of focusing on the present. [45:03] What was going through his mind as he got to the top? [47:54] What were Dr. Warren’s 7 minutes on top of the world like? [49:32} The aftermath of climbing Mt. Everest. [52:43] What was next after reaching his big goal? [54:27] Does his identity lie in the fact that he climbed Everest? [55:40] What were the lessons he learned from that life-changing experience? [57:27] Dr. Warren’s next big thing- helping his patients. [1:03:09] Rapid fire questions for fun. Resources: Lessons from Everest: Seven Powerful Steps to the Top of the World Feet, Fork & Fun Dr. Tim Warren’s Website: https://drtimwarren.com/ Get Connected and Supported by Sam: Apply to the Balance and Shine Group Coaching Program: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdceYAOh_W72v-u--SAiuc_OiCig0LXSn1GLDl7AlC8S6C8w/viewform Join the Fit and Free Membership ($28/mo): www.fitandfreeforlife.com Instagram for Free Content: www.instagram.com/saltylifts Facebook Support Group: www.facebook.com/groups/fitandfreelife