Search


	Podcast:		SunCast
	Episode:		895: What Elite Climbing Taught Alex Honnold About Focus, Fear, and Legacy
	Category:		Science & Medicine
	Duration:		00:17:15
	Publish Date:		2026-01-28 16:00:00
	Description:		What goes through Alex Honnold’s mind when he’s thousands of feet off the ground without a rope? After his first-ever Taipei 101 Live Broadcast ascent of one of the world’s tallest buildings, we thought it’d be useful to revisit what we learned from Alex about mental fortitude and his singular admonition to “do the thing”. Curious how Alex channels discomfort into growth? This episode explores the surprisingly grounded mental habits that drive one of the world’s most extreme athletes and how those same frameworks apply to business, energy, and impact. You’ll hear why Alex values silence over self-talk, how he trains for precision, and the personal philosophy that powers both record climbs and energy access projects. In addition, Nico reflects on the nature of preparation for such a mind-bending feat and how it extends to the world of business and clean energy. Expect to learn:
	Total Play:		0