Most Replayed Moment: Fear Is A Skill You Can Train! Lessons From The World's Greatest Climber

Most Replayed Moment: Fear Is A Skill You Can Train! Lessons From The World's Greatest Climber

What if fear isn’t something you need to overcome? Alex Honnold is the legendary professional rock climber behind Free Solo, best known for becoming the first person to free solo Yosemite’s 3,000-foot El Capitan without ropes or safety equipment. In this moment, Alex explains why he still feels fear, and how decades of repeatedly confronting it have changed the way he responds to it. He reveals how to make seemingly impossible challenges feel manageable, and shares a provocative perspective on modern life and what it means to feel free. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/ZkT5tn2Wz5b [https://g2ul0.app.link/ZkT5tn2Wz5b] Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/abbjfEaXz5b [https://g2ul0.app.link/abbjfEaXz5b] Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos [https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos] Alex Honnold: https://www.alexhonnold.com/ [https://www.alexhonnold.com/]

Sleep Apnea Expert: 1 Billion People Have This And Most Go UNDIAGNOSED! | Dr Andy Galpin

Performance Scientist Dr Andy Galpin reveals the BIGGEST sleep mistakes ruining your health, how to build better energy every day, why your sleep tracker could be making things worse, and whether health optimisation can actually backfire! Dr. Andy Galpin is a Professor of Kinesiology and Executive Director of the Human Performance Center at Parker University. He has spent over 2 decades working with Olympic gold medallists, world champions, professional athletes, military special forces, and also hosts the Perform with Dr Andy Galpin podcast.  He explains:  ◼ Why millions unknowingly have a sleep disorder that's silently damaging their health ◼ The morning routine that resets your body clock for better sleep at night ◼ The truth about melatonin, and why most people are taking it the wrong way ◼ The simple sleep tests you can do at home before visiting a specialist ◼ Why waking up exhausted after 8 hours could be a warning sign Independent Fact Check: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/DOAC-Andy-Galpin-Independent-Research-Further-Reading.pdf [https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/DOAC-Andy-Galpin-Independent-Research-Further-Reading.pdf] CHAPTERS * 00:00:00 Why do you do what you do * 00:03:38 What goals bring people to you? * 00:07:30 Health anxiety and over-optimising * 00:08:33 Sleep disorders are a health crisis * 00:10:29 Does sleep apnea disrupt sleep? * 00:14:20 Why is sleep apnea so common? * 00:15:17 Do I have a sleep issue? * 00:18:28 Pros and cons of wearables * 00:21:20 What causes a high resting heart rate? * 00:21:48 Why is sleep getting worse? * 00:22:58 Morning light and light pollution * 00:25:16 How much does sound matter? * 00:26:51 Best evidence-based sleep supplements * 00:29:25 Do you recommend melatonin? * 00:34:38 Is there a downside to coffee? * 00:36:46 What mattress should I sleep on? * 00:37:49 The real issue with screen time * 00:47:08 Sleeping when you share a bed * 00:48:48 Sleeping in new environments * 00:49:34 Optimal temperature for sleep * 00:55:34 Ads * 00:57:32 Energy management for high performers * 01:02:35 Steve's cholesterol results * 01:07:06 Why healthy people can have an enlarged heart * 01:10:20 Lowering cholesterol with lifestyle and medicine * 01:13:55 Low vitamin D * 01:16:42 Omega 3 and mercury levels * 01:17:32 Exercise and the SAID principle * 01:23:17 Use it or lose it with age * 01:27:51 Ads * 01:28:53 Is grip strength linked to mortality? * 01:33:53 How to build muscle power * 01:36:26 Does more exercise equal better? * 01:40:59 What supplements do you take? * 01:42:56 The best way to lose weight * 01:50:25 Exercise and weight loss myths * 01:52:32 The 54321 method for fat loss * 01:54:08 Why am I not progressing? * 01:55:50 Can AI create a workout plan? * 02:00:06 What motivates people to change? * 02:06:26 Are my goals bad? * 02:08:43 What is worth doing if you might fail? Quiz Links: PSQI (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) — https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/E41eW4P [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/E41eW4P] ASSQ (Athlete Sleep Screening Questionnaire) — https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3yDF4PF [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3yDF4PF] ESS (Epworth Sleepiness Scale) — https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9RKtDoZ [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9RKtDoZ] STOP-BANG (Obstructive sleep apnea risk screener) — https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7UxNsxH [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7UxNsxH] ISI (Insomnia Severity Index, PDF) — https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4mgzHRs [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4mgzHRs] Follow Dr Andy: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CQDR1q8 [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CQDR1q8] YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5Squ4wN [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5Squ4wN] X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1Fw5A7k [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1Fw5A7k] Podcast - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Fu8uPd7 [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Fu8uPd7]  LinkedIn - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5ykmlog [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5ykmlog] Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8T6M9KJ [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8T6M9KJ] Performance Coaching - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8QLLu9w [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8QLLu9w] The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ [https://doaccircle.com/]◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BWjLTZK [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BWjLTZK]◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://thediary.com/products/one-percent-diary [https://thediary.com/products/one-percent-diary]◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://thediary.com/products/the-conversation-cards-2nd-edition [https://thediary.com/products/the-conversation-cards-2nd-edition]◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E] ◼ Follow Steven - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4 [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4] Sponsors: Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN [https://ketone.com/STEVEN] for 30% off your subscription order Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett [https://shopify.com/bartlett] Function Health- https://functionhealth.com/DOAC [https://functionhealth.com/DOAC]

The Quitting Expert: Quit NOW Before AI Makes The Choice For You, This Is a Superpower! | Seth Godin

Bestselling author Seth Godin reveals why perfectionism is keeping you stuck, the hidden psychology behind success, when to quit, when to keep going, and why AI will reward the most HUMAN people! Seth Godin is one of the world’s most influential business thinkers and the author of more than 20 bestselling books. He is host of the podcast Akimbo, author of a daily blog read by 1 million people, and coordinator of The Carbon Almanac project, a tool that helps people understand the climate crisis. His upcoming book, The Knot, will be published in September.  He explains: ◼️ Why being "good enough" is often better than being the best ◼️ Why quitting is sometimes the smartest path to long-term success ◼️ The hidden reason you're stuck between the life you want and the life you have ◼️ Why trying to please everyone guarantees you'll be ignored ◼️ Why consistency beats authenticity almost every time CHAPTERS * 00:00:00 Intro * 00:02:11 What You Need to Hear If You Feel Stuck * 00:05:54 Where Do Most People Actually Want to Go? * 00:12:26 How to Get Unstuck: The Rope Analogy * 00:19:15 What Happens When You’re Pulled in Two Directions? * 00:21:01 How to Know If Your Dream Is Real * 00:21:49 The Question You Need to Ask Yourself * 00:23:34 Why Naming Your Resistance Changes Everything * 00:24:49 Why Some People Handle Resistance Better Than Others * 00:30:18 Why Embarrassment Is the Cost of Starting * 00:33:17 How to Stop Shame From Holding You Back * 00:41:31 Is Money and Luxury a Worthy Goal? * 00:45:19 Are Some Inner Voices More Worthy Than Others? * 00:47:25 How the Sunk Cost Fallacy Keeps You Stuck * 00:51:49 How to Choose Yourself When the System Won’t * 00:57:08 How to Know If You’re Being Delusional * 00:58:49 Why We Hate Hearing the Answer We Need * 01:04:30 What Else Keeps Us Stuck? * 01:08:58 How to Know When It’s Time to Give Up * 01:13:11 What Michael Jordan Understood About Quitting * 01:14:51 Why We Should Celebrate Quitting More * 01:19:14 What If You Have Everything but You’re Miserable? * 01:22:42 Is Helplessness Part of the Story You Tell Yourself? * 01:24:28 Warren Buffett on What Makes Work Meaningful * 01:26:59 What Mark Twain Understood About Work * 01:28:01 Steve Jobs on the Work Worth Doing * 01:28:56 Is Perfectionism Really Procrastination? * 01:33:57 Can You Be Consistent Without Losing Authenticity? * 01:35:24 What AI Means for the Future * 01:40:19 What Are We Missing About Getting Unstuck? * 01:44:13 How to Create Urgency and Stop Putting Things Off * 01:46:31 What Keeps You Going When You Could Stop? * 01:47:59 The Final Advice for Anyone Who Feels Stuck * 01:50:37 Would You Want to Live Forever? Follow Seth:  Blog - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/HZ9q021 [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/HZ9q021]  X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8s8qM2H [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8s8qM2H] Facebook - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Ali5dha [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Ali5dha] Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/2pHaSZN [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/2pHaSZN] Community - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CFL3JLf [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CFL3JLf] LinkedIn - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/uLn5a7 [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/uLn5a7] You can pre-order Seth’s upcoming book, ‘The Knot’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/F3Rq726 [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9j2y5or] My favourite Seth book: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/FogovP0 [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/FogovP0] The Diary Of A CEO: ◼Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ [https://doaccircle.com/]◼Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BWjLTZK [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BWjLTZK]◼The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://thediary.com/products/one-percent-diary [https://thediary.com/products/one-percent-diary]◼The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://thediary.com/products/the-conversation-cards-2nd-edition [https://thediary.com/products/the-conversation-cards-2nd-edition]◼Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E]◼Follow Steven - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4 [https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4] Sponsors: Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven [https://wisprflow.ai/steven] LinkedIn Marketing - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY [https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY]

Most Replayed Moment: Alzheimer's Starts 20 Years Before Symptoms! How To Protect Your Brain Now

How do I best protect my brain from cognitive decline? Louisa Nicola is a neurophysiologist and the founder of Neuro Athletics, specialising in brain health, human performance, and longevity. In this Moment, Louisa Nicola reveals how the right kind of exercise can help protect the ageing brain, why one often-overlooked measure of physical strength may be a powerful marker of cognitive health, and the training approach linked to remarkable changes in the middle-aged heart. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/FCjUBa95n5b [https://g2ul0.app.link/FCjUBa95n5b] Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/jJOy01c6n5b [https://g2ul0.app.link/jJOy01c6n5b] Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos [https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos]

Michael Saylor: He Asked AI To Build Something That Never Existed. Here’s What Happened! | Michael Saylor

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