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In this podcast episode, Rich Roll, an ultra-endurance athlete, podcast host, and author, shares his transformative journey of overcoming alcoholism and leading an unfulfilling corporate life. He discusses the pivotal moments that led him to discover his true purpose through endurance sports and embracing a plant-based lifestyle. Rich emphasizes the power of the mind in pushing past perceived limits and the importance of vulnerability and self-acceptance in personal growth.
Rich delves into the profound impact of solitude, meditation, and service on his spiritual journey. He highlights the role of pain and desperation as catalysts for transformation and the need to continually choose discomfort to facilitate growth. The conversation explores Rich's insights on addiction, the subtleties of our culture's relationship with distraction, and the transformative potential of plant medicine.
Throughout the episode, Rich shares his experiences as a podcast host, the challenges of navigating success and ego, and his approach to maintaining authenticity and alignment with his values. He stresses the importance of consistency, presence, and holding beliefs loosely, encouraging listeners to embrace the process of self-discovery and live with purpose.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Mastering the relationship with one's mind is crucial for personal growth and achieving one's full potential.
- Pain, discomfort, and facing adversity can serve as catalysts for transformation and self-discovery.
- Vulnerability, when expressed authentically, is a powerful tool for connecting with others and fostering self-acceptance.
- Consistency, presence, and showing up repeatedly are key to achieving long-term success and growth.
- Solitude, meditation, and service can provide a path to spiritual growth and a deeper understanding of oneself.
- Addiction stems from an underlying emotional discomfort, and true healing requires addressing the root cause.
- Maintaining alignment with one's values and avoiding dogmatism are essential for living with purpose and authenticity.
- Embracing discomfort and challenging ourselves is necessary for continual growth and expansion.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “It was much more of a spiritual journey than it was an athletic journey.“ by Rich Roll
- “Your relationship with your own mind is perhaps the most important one because it's our wounds that we misinterpret as superpowers.“ by Rich Roll
- “We now live in a world in which it takes almost a superhuman effort to even engage with our interior selves.“ by Rich Roll
- “Vulnerability is a superpower when it's deployed in the right context, in the right amount.“ by Rich Roll
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Know Thyself
André Duqum
6/25/24
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Rich Roll is a podcast host, author, and ultra-marathon athlete who has lived a life of true inner strength, ambition, and purpose. Today, he sits down with André to discuss the foundations for living in harmony with your goals: facing off with adversity, the inner critic, and learning to surrender. He shares his story of overcoming alcoholism, becoming an athlete at age 40, and becoming a world-renowned podcast host. He reveals the power of mastering the mind: whether it be in endurance sports or facing online criticism, the mind can be an incredible tool if we learn how to sharpen it.
This is a deeply inspiring conversation to remind you that you can change your life at ANY age, and the greatness you are destined for is always within you.
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Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
1:41 Balancing Success & Self Worth
7:53 Self Will vs Surrender
11:53 Solitude and Stillness Changes You
18:52 Mid-Life Crisis, Ultra-Endurance, Podcasting
33:37 Anima Mundi Herbals: Save 15%
34:51 5 Most Defining Moments of His Life
41:23 Transforming Pain Into Growth
46:54 Facing the Inner Critic & Cultivating Self Love
55:59 Reality of Addiction & The Subtle Hold It Has On Many Of Us
1:04:39 Mastering the Mind & Achieving Greatness
1:09:36 Maximizing the Body's Capabilities Through Ultra-Marathons
1:15:03 Plant Based Living & Preventing Dogma
1:25:43 The Power of Podcasting
1:28:58 Navigating Fame & The Ego
1:36:07 Thoughts on Plant Medicine
1:40:49 Transformative Power of Vulnerability
1:45:45 Self-Discovery Through Podcasting
1:48:39 Rich's Vision for His Future
1:50:16 Conclusion
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A graduate of Stanford University and Cornell Law School, Rich is a 50-year old, accomplished vegan ultra-endurance athlete and former entertainment attorney turned full-time wellness & plant-based nutrition advocate, popular public speaker, husband, father of 4 and inspiration to people worldwide as a transformative example of courageous and healthy living.
Website: https://www.richroll.com
Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@richroll
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richroll/
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Know Thyself
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