The Cabrera Lab Podcast #26: Lessons from the Mountains
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Sep 18, 2024 Join Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera as they explore the lessons learned from a transformative trip to the Italian Alps. They discuss how nature fosters systems thinking and personal growth through challenges. Discover the importance of embracing discomfort and navigating mental hurdles while connecting deeply with the environment. The duo highlights how small, intentional actions can lead to significant transformations in both nature and everyday life. Dive into the art of deep listening and the interconnectedness of all experiences found in the mountains.
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Mountains Teach Living Systems
- Mountains naturally teach systems thinking through their dynamic, interconnected complexity.
- This real-world classroom surpasses traditional settings for understanding systems.
Mountaineering as System of Systems
- Derek describes mountaineering as managing multiple interconnected systems simultaneously.
- Success depends on synthesizing physics, biology, psychology, social dynamics, and weather into one system of systems.
Focus on Your Circle of Influence
- Recognize the distinction between what you can control and influence versus what you cannot.
- Expanding focus on your circle of influence increases your ability to affect outcomes.
