Live Elevated with Brian Pruett 73: How to Become Delusionally Confident (The 1% Mindset) | Devon Levesque
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Nov 24, 2025 
Devon Levesque, an entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and adventurer known for summiting Everest, shares his insights on achieving a delusionally confident mindset. He discusses how facing fear on Everest reshaped his identity, emphasizing intentions over expectations to foster mental well-being. Devon elaborates on high-ROI habits for health and performance, the importance of nurturing quality relationships, and the value of maintaining focus in a busy life. His journey reflects a commitment to intentional living and helping others elevate their lives.
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Summit Push And The World's Highest Backflip
- Devon described summit push sleep deprivation and a 60-second nap at ~27,200 feet before summiting Everest.
- He celebrated by doing the world’s highest backflip after unclipping oxygen and recording it for his future kids.
Near-Fatal Hillary Step Gridlock
- Devon described a gridlock on the Hillary Step with hundreds back-to-back and only inches to step on.
- He and his Sherpa decided "we have to go now or we will die" then pushed through as a ledge collapsed minutes later killing climbers.
Intentions Beat Outcome Obsession
- Devon learned to separate intentions from expectations to preserve joy and reduce anxiety.
- He focuses on intentions like calming his mind and testing his body instead of obsessing over outcomes.
