The High Performance Podcast Lessons From The Month with Dr Waheed Arian, Katherine Ryan, Fernando Alonso and Peter Attia
Sep 1, 2023
August brought transformative conversations on high performance. Dr. Waheed Arian shared his journey from war-torn Afghanistan to becoming a doctor, redefining resilience. Katherine Ryan discussed how mistakes can lead to greatness. Fernando Alonso revealed the true cost of being at the top and what he’d change if given another chance. Peter Attia introduced the concept of the centenarian decathlon, encouraging listeners to think about meaningful goals for their later years, emphasizing joy and discipline in life.
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Escape from Afghanistan
- Dr. Waheed Arian recounts escaping war-torn Afghanistan as a child.
- His father hid him in an oven during a bombing raid.
Redefining High Performance
- High performance isn't about accolades, but how you react to adversity.
- Dr. Arian's resilience exemplifies this, overcoming immense challenges.
Mistakes as Motivation
- Katherine Ryan discusses reframing mistakes as motivation.
- Her daughter, born under difficult circumstances, became her driving force.
