“The closest a man comes to a calm mind, the nearer he is to real strength.” This profound insight from Devon Lévesque’s journey might just change how you think about personal growth forever. In this episode, Gary Brecka sits down with Devon Lévesque who reveals the raw, unfiltered truth about what it takes to summit Mount Everest and bear crawl an entire marathon. But this isn’t just another adventure story – it’s a masterclass in understanding how pushing your limits can transform your approach to business, success, and life! What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done, and how did it change you? Share your story in the comments below – let’s learn from each other’s experiences!

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00:00 Intro of Show and Guest

03:05 Who is Devon Lévesque?

07:03 Three Words that Changed His Life

08:34 The Bear Crawl Marathon Story

12:53 Importance of Community

17:50 Going Back to the Basics with Nature

20:47 Partnership with Jesse Itzler

23:38 Impact of Physical Conditioning on Mental Health

24:10 Hormesis & Types of Fun

28:27 How to Wake Up & Feel Content

32:20 Preparations & Climbing of Mt. Everest

50:51 Reaching the Top of Mt. Everest

54:00 Debacle between Nepalese & Westerners

56:15 Lessons Learned from Pushing to the Absolute Limit

1:03:30 Why Should You Do Hard Stuff?

1:16:49 Final Question: What does it mean to you to be an “Ultimate Human?”

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