The School of Greatness Alex Honnold: THIS Is The MINDSET That Allowed Me To Achieve What NO ONE Ever Has (+ What’s NEXT!)
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Feb 28, 2024 
In this engaging conversation, Alex Honnold, history's greatest free solo climber and star of the Oscar-winning documentary, shares the unique mindset that fuels his incredible feats. He delves into the mental strategies necessary for tackling daunting climbs, like El Capitan, without safety ropes. Alex discusses navigating fear, the importance of community, and how family life influences his adventurous spirit. With insights into the balance between risk and responsibility, he inspires listeners to confront their own challenges with courage.
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El Capitan Free Solo
- Alex Honnold is the only person to free solo El Capitan, a 3,000-foot granite wall in Yosemite.
- This feat took him under 4 hours, while it takes an average climbing party 3-5 days.
Shift in Climbing Culture
- Free soloing's popularity has declined, possibly due to climbing's shift towards Olympic competition.
- This contrasts with the past focus on adventure climbing, like big wall solos.
Early Climbing and Injuries
- Honnold's natural inclination for climbing was evident since childhood, scaling trees and buildings.
- Despite breaking his arm multiple times, he persisted, viewing it as a minor setback.