Ep 13 The Reality of Impossible2Possible with Ray Zahab Ultra Distance Runner & Adventurer Reality Hub

Our special guest is Ray Zahab as we talk about his ultimate endurance, mindset and inspiring others to live the extraordinary through adventure.
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00:00   Intro to Ray Zahab with inspiring sound bites.
01:44   Intro music.
02:07   Recent expedition in Atacama, taking people back to remote places.
03:00   Taking people on adventures to give them the tools they can use in real life.
03:20   Supported vs Unsupported expeditions and key differences.
04:51   Running the Atacama in the middle of summer 50 degrees celsius.
05:31   More than just a physical experience? Goal of sharing adventure.
06:00   Didn’t start running until I was 35.
06:13   Running has been my greatest teacher, never take anything for granted.
06:44   Impossible2possible youth expeditions.
07:13   Warm vs Cold expeditions, which do you prefer?
07:57   Much prefer the heat but I can do cold.
08:43   Physical challenges really are a mental game. 90% mental 10% all in the head.
09:15   Challenges in life are relative to each individuals life.
09:40   We all have the capacity to rise to the occasion.
10:21   People have the innate ability to perform at the highest level.
10:39   Technology and the missing out on nature and being outdoors.
11:41   We live in a different world.
12:14   I try to encourage people to find adventure in your own backyard.
12:44   First running race was in 2004.
13:11   I had no real goals or happiness in my life.
13:21   Inspired by my younger brother to make a change in my life.
13:54   My brother is a better runner than me.
14:16   Winning my first ultra marathon. Taught me we underestimate ourselves.
14:50   Web Explorers article about Ultra Marathons.
15:57   The people in the magazine seemed normal people.
16:37   You don’t need to be an elite marathoner to try something.
17:06   Is running a meditation for you?
17:50   Being in a zen state and running makes me feel better.
19:06   Why do people underestimate themselves or are risk adverse?
19:21   I used to talk myself out of things through fear of failure and what people think.
19:54   At some point you just don’t give a shit, you get one kick at the can.
20:30   I want to live  as much as I can and look at the glass as being half full.
20:46   Any profound takeaways from people that do your expeditions?
21:31   Giving people an opportunity to be empowered.
21:43   The little things in life the milestones are meaningful.
22:11   Pushing past limitations.
22:34   Human beings complicate things.
23:01   What matters is are we going to go or stop today?
23:28   You have to distill stuff down.
23:34   Ray what is your superpower?
23:59   I can sleep anywhere anytime for 5mins and then wake up refreshed.
24:29   I look at the world as glass half full. In our lives we have a choice 51% positive 49% negative.
25:20   It’s the desperate desire to look at things from a positive perspective.
25:44   Chocolate cake vs steamed broccoli analogy.
26:29   Being happy is something you have to work at.
27:13   It resonates because it’s real, we always sugar coat stuff.
27:57   It’s not what I do that provides the passion.
28:33   You’re always working at life.
28:47   Your brothers inspiration and relationship.
29:44   Family is so important and always wanted to be dad.
30:04   Any piece of wisdom or advice you would tell your younger self?
30:12   You are a product of your experienc