Dr. Waheed Arian, a doctor and radiologist, endured a challenging upbringing in war-torn Afghanistan, and at 15, he was smuggled to the UK. He had a singular ambition: to become a doctor. In a heartfelt conversation with Jake and Damian, he candidly reveals the harsh realities of living amongst bombings and military presence. He recounts visiting his father in hiding, who sought to evade front-line military service.Such traumatic experiences have shaped Waheed's character, instilling vital lessons he carries to this day. He shares with Jake and Damian the key lessons he learnt from his childhood and how he still carries them with him. The loss of childhood innocence early on forged a determined mindset, focused on supporting and caring for his family. Throughout the darkest times, his dream of becoming a doctor served as a lifeline.Waheed discusses the moment of kindness that changed his life, the importance of responsibility and how we can find meaning in what we do.Download The High Performance App by clicking the link below and using the code: HPAPP https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/app-link

Dr Waheed Arian shares his inspiring journey from war-torn Afghanistan to becoming a doctor. Katherine Ryan talks about high performance and learning from mistakes. Fernando Alonso discusses the price of high performance and what he would do differently. Peter Attia reveals his idea of the centenarian decathlon.