EP 713: Can Suffering Lead to Hope and Gratitude?

James Lawrence, the Iron Cowboy, joins The Nation to talk about his extraordinary journey in endurance sports, including his world-record-setting Ironman triathlons. James reflects on overcoming early struggles, the transformative power of mindset, and how embracing suffering shaped his resilience. He highlights the importance of community, gratitude, and hope, sharing emotional stories like helping a boy with cerebral palsy complete a triathlon and a profound moment on Mount Kilimanjaro. The conversation explores lessons of mental toughness, personal growth, and parenting, offering inspiration for achieving extraordinary goals. James also shares insights from his new book that hit the market on January 21, Iron Hope, Lessons Learned from Conquering the Impossible.

Check out these links:

• the documentary on Amazon Prime, "Conquer 100: The Iron Cowboy
• Video of James completing one of his most memorable full-triathlon with Dayton Hayward.
• Jame's podcast, The Grit Show
• Follow James on Instagram

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