#43 - Finding Your Limits With Dan Solsman
Dan Solsman joins the podcast to talk about pushing personal limits and why it&aposs important to do so. Dan is a hell of a guy and has a straightforward way about him. He&aposs direct about why he does what he does and has a great personal story about how he came to enjoy finding his personal limits.
This episode is dedicated to those of you who know what it&aposs like to find your limits, and hopefully, it&aposs an inspiration to those who are sitting back waiting for something to happen.
Show Notes
IntroductionsDan’s background and upbringing in the outdoorsDan’s transition from hunting the Midwest to the mountains of IdahoLearning to hunt the mountains via backpackingPushing the limits and diving into solo backcountry huntingWhat keeps Dan going back for more in the mountainsIntro to the Exo Mountain Gear Death HikeDan’s detailed mental and physical experience on the hike on days 1-3Reflections of the Death Hike What it means to push yourself so hard that you’re reaching a mental and physical line you’ve never been at beforeHow it feels to reach that “line” and how to deal with the desire to quitHow to push through dark mental and physical momentsThe will to endureIntentionally pushing your limits and finding that lineHow Dan learned about NOT quitting in his childhoodHow to encourage people to reach that “line”Setting limitations on quittingThoughts on teaching children about quitting and pushing themselvesThanks for listening! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show.
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