RCN Podcast Episode 38: Dancing with Fire
In this special “Apex Mindset” episode of the RCN Podcast, Hotshot superintendent Ben Strahan shares the life-changing lessons he has learned about life and mental health throughout his 20 year career.
3:35 Ben’s background and introduction into firefighting
11:50 The changes Ben has witnessed in firefighting and has experienced in himself throughout his career
21:15 The secret to Ben’s motivation for staying engaged in such a demanding job
24:20 Using the “5 why’s” to find the intrinsic motivation behind any goal
26:05 Ben’s shift into living authentically and how it has impacted his life
35:25 How contemplating suicide led to a massive change in Ben’s perspective and daily habits
55:10 Ben’s perspective on creating a set of values
1:05:20 How Ben got started doing the Goggins Challenge and what he’s doing with it now
1:15:40 The duality of fear and failure
1:29:00 The value of fostering a connection to nature
1:41:20 How Ben is using his company, Moment Consulting, to inspire self-leadership in his clients
https://realitycapturenetwork.com/podcast/episode-38
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