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Find Your Edges, Engage Your Fear – A Radical Approach to Wisdom | Akshay Nanavati

Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

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Defining Failure and Pushing Limits

Failure is not just about not achieving a goal but also about the unwillingness or inability to pursue it. Success can still be deeply meaningful even if the ultimate goal is not fully reached. A true challenge lies within the willingness to attempt, even if success is not guaranteed. Several expeditions have attempted a coast-to-coast crossing of Antarctica without using aids like kites or dogs, all failing to complete the journey within the given timeframe. The first person to cross Antarctica did so without the pressure of prior successes, as succeeding the pioneer was the primary goal.

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