In 2017, Alex Honnold did what even the world’s best rock climbers thought was impossible. He climbed to the top of El Capitan– a granite rock mountain more than 3,000 feet high– without a rope, harness, or net. His audacious feat was the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary “Free Solo,” and it left Adam with some burning questions about what we can learn from his unique approach to managing fear. Alex opens up about how he regulates his emotions when he’s hanging on by just a few fingers, what still scares him, and how he stays motivated to pursue ambitious goals. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/RWAG2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sharing something from our friends at the TED Audio Collective—an episode of WorkLife with Adam Grant. Adam talks about harnessing the power of frustrated people to shake up the status quo — just like Pixar did. If you'd like to hear more, they've got a brand new podcast out called Re: Thinking with Adam Grant. On the show, get a peek into the minds of some of the world's most creative people. This season they've got entrepreneur Mark Cuban, bestselling author Celeste Ng, Oscar-winning actor and producer Reese Witherspoon, neuroscientist Chantel Prat, Nobel laureate physicist Saul Perlmutter, and death-defying rock climber Alex Honnold. Listen at https://www.ted.com/podcasts/rethinking_with_adam_grantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Honnold, a global climbing icon and founder of the Honnold Foundation, shares his insights on the balance between extreme sports and fatherhood. He discusses his transformative journey, including a daring 2,600-mile climb of Alaska's Devil's Thumb. The conversation covers his evolving views on risk, environmental activism, and the impact of parenting on personal adventures. With his trademark wit, Alex also tackles listener questions about ethics in climbing and shares humorous anecdotes about life's simple pleasures.

Alex Honnold, the greatest free solo climber, shares his mindset behind epic feats. He discusses fear, family life, and winning an Oscar. Topics cover mental & physical preparation, mentorship, and Arctic climbing expedition.

In 2017, Alex Honnold did what even the world’s best rock climbers thought was impossible. He climbed to the top of El Capitan– a granite rock mountain more than 3,000 feet high– without a rope, harness, or net. His audacious feat was the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary “Free Solo,” and it left Adam Grant with some burning questions about what we can learn from his unique approach to managing fear. In this episode of ReThinking, another podcast in the TED Audio Collective, Alex opens up about how he regulates his emotions when he’s hanging on by just a few fingers, what still scares him, and how he stays motivated to pursue ambitious goals. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/RWAG2. And for more conversations on how the world’s most interesting people think, follow ReThinking with Adam Grant wherever you're listening to this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this engaging discussion, world-renowned free solo climber Alex Honnold shares his extraordinary insights into mastering fear and the flow state. He reveals how conquering daunting climbs fosters an optimal performance mindset, almost feeling like autopilot. Alex reflects on the psychology of fear in climbing, emphasizing self-awareness and mental preparation. He also opens up about the influence of his upbringing on his passion for the sport and the challenges of balancing climbing with family life, ultimately highlighting the importance of embracing fear for personal growth.

Renowned rock climber Alex Honnold shares the importance of adapting to challenging environments. The podcast explores his journey through extreme climbing, embracing adaptability in parenthood and life, and balancing drive with flexibility.

Professional adventure rock climber Alex Honnold discusses his audacious feats of free solo climbing, the risks and consequences of falling, the challenges and significance of El Capitan, the importance of not imposing control, and the mission of the Honnold Foundation to provide power to rural communities.

Rock climbing legend Alex Honnold discusses his next challenge, 'Bachelor Party,' rated 9a/5.14d. He shares insights on life updates, fatherhood, and managing negative thoughts. Alex talks about his hiking journal, the flow state of climbing, and the mental challenges of pushing climbing limits.

Alex Honnold, professional climber and star of the film Free Solo, joins the podcast. They discuss his unknown epic solos, near misses, lessons learned from climbing legends, pooping while free soloing, the success of Free Solo, commitment to excellence, and more!