BYU Speeches Lessons on Endurance | J. Ty Hopkins | November 2024
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Nov 13, 2024 J. Ty Hopkins, a professor and chair of Exercise Sciences at BYU, discusses the true meaning of endurance. He emphasizes that endurance is more than just survival; it involves effort, learning, and a deeper connection to God through gratitude and prayer. Hopkins shares insights on personal growth derived from overcoming challenges and the joy that comes from cultivating virtues like love and humility. He also reflects on his experiences in ultra-endurance biking, highlighting resilience and the transformative nature of the journey.
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Shackleton's Endurance
- J. Ty Hopkins recounted the survival story of Ernest Shackleton's crew.
- They survived for over a year and a half in extreme Antarctic conditions after their ship was crushed.
Koepcke's Survival
- Juliane Koepcke survived a 10,000-foot fall after her plane broke apart in the Peruvian jungle.
- She hiked and swam for over ten days with serious wounds to get out of the jungle.
Early Interpretation of Endurance
- Initially, Hopkins interpreted 2 Nephi 31:20 as endurance being solely about working hard until the finish line.
- The reward for reaching the finish line in this view was eternal life.