#439: Eric Hinman – How To Live A Life Worth Living
Dec 18, 2023
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Eric Hinman, 5x Ironman athlete, content creator, and entrepreneur, shares his journey of personal growth, learning to post himself online, and inspiring others to start running. He also discusses the importance of deep connections, the correlation between fitness and mental clarity, transitioning from Ironman to CrossFit, and building a wellness community in Austin, Texas.
Identifying and avoiding draining environments and activities is crucial for overall well-being.
Engaging in flow state conversations and building deep connections contribute significantly to personal happiness.
Endurance sports and finding activities that put you in a flow state can lead to increased happiness and fulfillment.
Deep dives
Importance of Identifying Draining Activities and Environments
It is important to identify and write down the people, places, activities, and environments that leave you feeling drained and unfulfilled.
Thriving in Environments that Foster Flow State
Finding and noting environments and activities where you experience flow, feel present, and find value in interactions can enhance your overall well-being and satisfaction.
Building Deep Relationships and Its Impact on Happiness
Developing deep bonds and close-knit tribes, establishing value-driven connections, and engaging in flow state conversations contribute significantly to personal happiness and overall well-being.
The Importance of Pursuing Personal Growth and Recognizing One's Full Potential
The speaker shares his personal journey of self-discovery and highlights the importance of recognizing one's full potential. He discusses how making positive changes in his lifestyle, such as improving his diet and spending time outdoors, led to significant improvements in his health and overall well-being. The speaker emphasizes the value of personal growth and how it served as a foundation for his success in building a personal brand and working with other brands.
The Significance of Endurance and Flow State in Achieving Success
The speaker explores his personal drive and mindset towards achieving success. He discusses his competitive nature and the joy he finds in challenging himself to push beyond his limits. The speaker emphasizes the importance of endurance and highlights the benefits of training with specific metrics and measurable progress. He shares his experience in endurance sports and how focusing on building durability, rather than solely on intensity, helped him reach high-performance levels. The speaker encourages listeners to identify activities that put them in a flow state and, by incorporating them into their lives, experience increased happiness and fulfillment.
Eric Hinman is a 5x Ironman athlete, content creator, and entrepreneur. In this conversation, we spoke about how he got comfortable posting himself online, endurance/marathon advice, how to inspire people to start running, how to find a partner, and what makes Austin, Texas such a special place.
0:00 Wild Synchronicity
6:09 What Does Eric Know About People?
9:01 How Do You Get To That Point?
10:31 Eric’s Darkest Places
15:03 Letting Go Of Hometown
20:13 Getting Comfortable Posting Himself Online
27:31 Base Of Fitness
29:15 Eric’s Tenacity
32:54 Endurance/Marathon Advice
40:02 Darkest Race Moment
45:24 Losing Identity
50:11 How To Inspire People To Start Running?
51:51 Austin, Texas
1:00:51 What Does Eric Wish He Knew?
1:05:09 How To Find A Partner
1:09:22 Challenge
Eric's Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erichinman
My Links
🎙 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/dannymiranda
🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/dannymiranda
🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda
📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda
❓ Course: https://www.artofinterviewing.com
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