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EPS. 28: Stephan Kesting - Frozen Ground, Unbroken Spirit: The Fight Against the Odds
Category: Health
Duration: 01:24:28
Publish Date: 2025-04-01 11:50:00
Description:

Today, we take an unforgettable journey into the frozen grounds of resilience with our guest, Stephen Kesting. Stephen is not only a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and renowned martial arts educator but also an intrepid adventurer whose life story combines the thrill of wilderness survival with profound insights into personal strength and perseverance.

In this episode, Stephen recounts his gripping survival journey through the subarctic wilderness, a story captured in his book "Perseverance: Life and Death in the Subarctic." We explore themes of mental toughness, the dichotomy between happiness and satisfaction, and the parallels between wilderness survival and tackling life's adversities. 

Join us as we delve into the lessons learned from striking out into the wild, embracing adversity, and finding strength through endurance.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • Embrace Self-Doubt: Recognizing self doubt as a natural part of challenging situations allows you to acknowledge and overcome it. It's not about denying it, but about seeing it for what it really is – a temporary visitor.

  • Preparation is Key: Whether tackling major projects or surviving the wild, preparation is paramount. This includes research, planning, and acknowledging potential pitfalls while having contingency plans ready.

  • Satisfaction Over Happiness: Success isn’t always about immediate happiness. It’s about the satisfaction of achieving long-term goals and overcoming obstacles, which can be a greater guide in life's journey.

 

Steven Kesting: https://www.grapplearts.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StephanKesting

 

This episode of the ARCHITECT of RESILIENCE podcast is available on Apple, Spotify & YouTube, and is sponsored by:

@marekhealth : Performance. Longevity. Optimization. Use code RESILIENCE for 10% off your first bloodwork at https://marekhealth.com/chrisduffin

@naboso_technology : The Foundation of Movement.

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