Aubrey Marcus Podcast
How To Trust Yourself When Sh*t Gets Real W/ Laird Hamilton & Gabby Reece # 436
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Quick takeaways
- Competition in sports provides a sense of tribe, self-respect, and trust in oneself and others.
- Building a deep bond of trust allows facing challenges together with resilience and courage.
- Applying the foundation of discipline, hard work, and adaptability from competition to life's bigger challenges.
- Acknowledging and learning from mistakes, supporting personal growth, and embracing imperfections for a genuine human experience.
Deep dives
Lessons Learned from Different Fields
Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reese have learned valuable lessons from their respective fields of competition and the ocean. They discuss the growth and spiritual meaning that comes from encounters with the undeniably real and the importance of using their gained strength to serve and help others.
The Benefits and Challenges of Competition
Competition in sports, such as volleyball, has provided Gabby Reese with a sense of tribe and self-respect. It has taught her the importance of hard work, resilience, and getting back up after failure. Competition has also allowed her to celebrate the achievements of others and appreciate the precision and honesty it offers. It has helped her develop trust in herself and those around her.
Trusting Each Other Through Challenges
Gabby Reese and Laird Hamilton have built a deep bond of trust through their shared experiences in the world of competition. They trust each other to handle difficult situations and adapt when necessary. Having trust in one another allows them to face challenges together and navigate turbulent times with resilience and courage.
The Real Game of Life
Both Gabby Reese and Laird Hamilton believe that the real game is life itself. Through their experiences in competition, they have developed the foundation of discipline, hard work, and adaptability, which they apply to the bigger challenges they face in life. They emphasize the importance of being the last one standing, living a high-quality life, and trusting the goodness within oneself and others.
The Importance of Learning from Mistakes and Growing
This podcast episode emphasizes the significance of acknowledging and learning from mistakes. The speaker highlights that it is important to support and cheer on others when they recognize their own errors and make positive changes. Through these experiences, individuals have the opportunity to see examples of personal growth and gain inspiration for their own journeys. The speaker emphasizes the importance of holding space for the potential best version of others to emerge, rather than freezing them in a moment of weakness or shame.
Living a Messy, Flawed, and Authentic Life
The podcast explores the beauty and importance of living a messy and flawed yet authentic life. The speaker shares personal anecdotes about parenting and apologizing, highlighting the liberating and transformative power of acknowledging mistakes and offering genuine apologies. They discuss the significance of creating a safe environment for others to express themselves and make mistakes, fostering trust, growth, and compassion. The speaker encourages living in a way that embraces imperfections and vulnerability, allowing for a genuine and meaningful human experience.
Hope, Resilience, and Living a Romantic Life
The episode concludes with a conversation about hope, resilience, and the power of embracing life's challenges. The speaker shares their belief in the divine and its subtle and miraculous influence in our lives. They express hope for the future, emphasizing the importance of choosing to step into hope even during difficult times. The speakers discuss the romance and beauty of life, highlighting the value of embracing hardships as opportunities for growth and transformation. They encourage living fully and authentically, regardless of the circumstances, and cherishing every moment with gratitude.
Laird Hamilton & Gabby Reece are two legends in their own right.
But together, they are truly an unstoppable force.
What struck me about this podcast was not only the lessons they learned from challenging themselves against nature and sport, but their uniquely powerful union.
We get into Laird’s harrowing close calls as a big wave surfer, what it means to recognize Goodness in ourselves and others, the importance of initiatory practices within community, their lessons in parenthood and the art of apologizing, living a life without regret, and how to strengthen your intuition muscle.
I was particularly enthralled by recognizing the spiritual essence that comes from facing things in this world that are big and real. Laird Hamilton is a world-renowned big wave surfer, considered the primary influence behind tow-in surfing and hydrofoil boarding, and the innovative entrepreneur behind Laird Superfood. Gabby Reece is a former professional beach volleyball athlete and a NYT bestselling author.
Learn more about these legends at lairdhamilton.com and gabriellereece.com.
Recorded on Sept 19th.
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