“Fear is an interesting thing because fear is really contagious. So when I'm about to go into the Arctic, or Antarctica, about to do a swim, if I see anybody in my team that's frightened, it makes me frightened, it makes everybody frightened. So I'm always looking for people who are courageous because courage is also contagious. And it's inspiring when you see somebody who's really courageous, you realize or you think to yourself - I can do it. And so whenever I choose a team, I'm looking for courageous people”
We have all the beauty of the world and we take it for granted. Otherwise, we would have more understanding of what we do to our planet. Lewis Pugh is trying to change our thinking and to change the rules in this game, in which nature has no chance to win.
If you are looking for inspiration, you need to hear this story. A story about a man who knows better than anyone, what it means to find a purpose in life.
🕙 01:15 – A PURPOSE THAT MATTERS
📍 how the lawyer became an extreme swimmer and an ocean advocate?
📍 are the oceans in deep trouble?
📍 when a “too late” phrase is just around the corner
🕙 08:05 – ACHIEVEMENTS THAT ARE MAKING A CHANGE
📍 climate control values of the employers play role in a job change
📍 ESG to become a factor of a good change
📍 convincing the “big fish” to keep the waters clean
🕙 18:08 – DIVING IN AND COMMITTING
📍 establishing the largest reserve in the world in the Ross Sea of Antarctica
📍 most memorable swims and the lessons learned
📍 how swimming can build you up as a person?
🕙 30:22 - GREAT CAUSE AND A GREAT ADVENTURE
📍 how to complete the best team?
📍 how to train your mind?
📍 when you’ve got your purpose, everything becomes possible
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