Rich Hernandez | Do Hard Things 365 | Ep. #974

In this episode, I sit down with Rich Hernandez, founder of 'Do Hard Things 365' and an extraordinary athlete known for his mind-boggling physical feats.  We talk about his journey from an engineering and business career to influencing and inspiring others through extreme challenges like 3,000 consecutive pushups, a four-hour plank, and running the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim.  Rich shares how David Goggins' book 'Can't Hurt Me' ignited his passion for pushing physical and mental limits, his method of doing something hard every day, and the importance of building momentum.  We also delve into the role of community, accountability, and the potential future scientific studies around extreme physical endurance. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:47 Rich Hernandez's Incredible Feats 03:11 The Influence of David Goggins 06:47 Daily Discipline and Social Media 08:37 America's Got Talent and Unique Challenges 12:07 The Power of the Cookie Jar and Other Tools 17:41 The Planking Journey 22:33 Physical and Mental Benefits of Planking 37:51 Career Background and Transition 44:07 Introduction to the 50-Day Challenge 44:36 The Importance of Outdoor Activities 46:21 Community and Coaching 48:41 Personal Growth Through Challenges 55:57 The Science Behind Hard Work 01:02:01 Daily Routines and Challenges 01:14:04 The Power of Accountability 01:20:13 Final Thoughts and Recommendations 🚀 Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: Star brite https://bit.ly/TomRowlandPodcast 👋 Stay Connected with Tom Rowland: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tomrowlandpodcast Website & Show Notes https://bit.ly/3O4lgn0 Text: [phone] Email: [e-mail] 🔗 Explore More: All Socials and Links https://linktr.ee/TomRowlandPodcast 🎥 Discover More of Tom’s Shows: Saltwater Experience https://bit.ly/4by096g Into the Blue Fishing https://bit.ly/48VZYju Life on the Water https://bit.ly/3Pp9rbs 💬 Let’s Keep in Touch! Text: [phone] Email: [e-mail]