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April 15, 2025 62 mins

Akshay Nanavati is a Marine Corps veteran, ultra-endurance athlete, explorer, and bestselling author of Fearvana - a book so impactful that it was endorsed by the Dalai Lama. After overcoming drug addiction, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts, Akshay transformed his life by embracing suffering and pushing the limits of human endurance. He has run 167 miles across war-torn Liberia, completed a 24 hour run for mental health awareness, and walked 500 miles through Antartica pulling a 400 pound sleep in complete isolation. 

Topics

-Defining “Fearvana”

-Biggest misconceptions about fear

- 3 Mindset strategies to overcome hardship 

-3 Steps to live a legendary life


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