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

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Dr. Michael Gervais

Sport Psychology, Finding Mastery, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Business, Self Help, Michael Gervais, Health & Fitness, Mindset, Psychology, Self-improvement, Education

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🗓️ 28 February 2024

⏱️ 113 minutes

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Summary

How many of us do everything we can to avoid pain and suffering? It’s a natural response, deeply ingrained to protect ourselves. But what if we didn’t run from suffering, and actively engaged and encouraged it to create meaning and purpose in our lives?

That’s the philosophy of Akshay Nanavati – Iraqi war veteran, entrepreneur, extreme athlete, and author of Fearvana: The Revolutionary Science of How to Turn Fear Into Health, Wealth and Happiness. His unique take comes out of his military experience - his struggles with PTSD, alcoholism and debilitating depression - and he combines that personal story with neuroscience, religion, philosophy and tools for designing an amazing life.

In his second appearance on Finding Mastery, Akshay takes us through the preparation for what will be his most daring endeavor yet: a 110 day, 1700 mile flat-ski trek across one of the most -- if not the most -- unforgiving environments on Earth: Antarctica. It’s never been done before. And he’s doing it alone.

Akshay’s story and the insights he’s uncovered make for an exciting and thought-provoking conversation. You won’t want to miss it.

NOW… To embark on this epic journey, Akshay needs some support. Let's come together as a community and help Akshay out! I’d love for you to consider supporting Akshay by donating to his project – myself and the FM team will be supporting as well. Let's show up and get this across the finish line! No one does it alone!

Donate HERE: https://fearvana.krtra.com/t/x98PF4UoqClF

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0:00.0	You have to go into the arena. The arena is where the wisdom lies. So what I'll be doing next November, this is November 2024,
0:08.0	I will be attempting to be the first person ever to do a coast to coast ski crossing of Antarctica.
0:13.1	I'll be dragging a 400 pound sled for 1,700 miles.
0:16.3	1,700 miles.
0:18.6	110 days completely alone. Okay, welcome back, or welcome to the Finding Mastery Podcast.
0:34.0	I'm your host, Dr. Michael Jervay.
0:36.3	By Trade and Trading, a high-performance psychologist.
0:39.5	Returning to the podcast today is Extreme Athletlete, entrepreneur, and author Akshe Nannavitti.
0:47.1	And he's back to once again redefine the boundaries of fear and personal achievement.
0:53.1	In his first appearance, Akshe took us
0:55.6	through the harrowing experiences of dodging IEDs in Iraq,
0:59.7	battling PTSD, alcoholism, and depression, he also shared how these trials laid the groundwork for Fear
1:06.8	Vana.
1:08.0	His revolutionary book and approach to transforming fear, fear, suffering, and adversity
1:15.0	into health, wealth, and happiness.
1:17.4	This time around, Akshe is setting his sights even higher,
1:21.3	preparing for a solo 110-day ski journey across the blinding nothingness of Antarctica.
1:29.7	As Aksha gears up for his most daring adventure yet.
1:33.0	We'll dive deep into the mindset of a man
1:36.0	who's made a life out of pushing limits.
1:39.0	From the battlefield to Frostbite,
1:41.0	Akshe's story is a testament to the power of embracing the dark to find the light.
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