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Modern WisdomAug 12, 2024

#824 - Ross Edgley - 317 Miles: Breaking The Longest Non-Stop Swim Record

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#824 - Ross Edgley - 317 Miles: Breaking The Longest Non-Stop Swim Record includes mentions of Shackleton's by Alfred Lansing, Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday, and Art of Resilience by Ross Edgley, with indexed source context and timestamps where available.

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Shackleton's
Alfred Lansing

Indexed context: The host mentions 'Shackleton's' to highlight the remarkable qualities of British explorers and their ability to endure hardship. The book serves as…

Meditations
Marcus Aurelius

Indexed context: The host highlights the enduring wisdom found in Marcus Aurelius's 'Meditations' and its relevance to modern life. They believe that the book offers…

Indexed context: The host mentions 'Obstacle is the Way' by Ryan Holiday as a crucial resource during their recovery from a ruptured Achilles. They emphasize its uniq…

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Ross Edgley is an endurance athlete and an author. Ross just broke the world record for the world's longest non-stop river swim. It took over 2 days with no sleep, no stopping or touching land. He's also swum around the entire UK and competed head to head with sharks. Time to find out how his mind, body and preparation works. Expect to learn how Ross prepares for an endurance event, how you go to the bathroom when you're locked in a wetsuit, what 50 hours of sleep deprivation whilst exercising feels like, Ross' diet and daily routine, the scientific mindset of resilience, strategies to push yourself to your absolute limit and much more...
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Shackleton's
Alfred Lansing

The host mentions 'Shackleton's' to highlight the remarkable qualities of British explorers and their ability to endu…

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Meditations
Marcus Aurelius

The host highlights the enduring wisdom found in Marcus Aurelius's 'Meditations' and its relevance to modern life. Th…

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Obstacle is the Way
Ryan Holiday

The host mentions 'Obstacle is the Way' by Ryan Holiday as a crucial resource during their recovery from a ruptured A…

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Art of Resilience
Ross Edgley

The host mentions the book 'Art of Resilience' to provide insight into the concept of resilience as a strategic appro…

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  • The conversation centers on British culture and exploration.
  • A second recurring theme is overview of resilience.
  • Referenced books include Shackleton's by Alfred Lansing and Meditations by Marcus Aurelius.
  • Related interests include Readers interested in adventure, exploration, and British history. and Individuals seeking personal growth.

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Readers interested in adventure, exploration, and British history.Individuals seeking personal growthIndividuals recovering from physical or emotional challenges.Individuals interested in personal development and mental toughness.

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Shackleton's
Alfred Lansing
Best for Readers interested in adventure, exploration, and British history.Often cited around British culture and exploration

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The discussion revolves around the challenges faced during Antarctic explorations, highlighting the book 'Shackleton's' by Alfred Lansing as a favorite retelling of those crossings.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Readers interested in adventure, exploration, and British history.
Indexed context: I think Shackleton's hard to beat.
The host mentions 'Shackleton's' to highlight the remarkable qualities of British explorers and their ability to endure hardship. The book serves as a testament to the adventurous spirit and resilience that the host admires in British history.
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Meditations
Marcus Aurelius
Best for Individuals seeking personal growthOften cited around personal development insights

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The speaker reflects on the timeless lessons from Marcus Aurelius's 'Meditations', emphasizing its applicability and the insights it provides for personal development.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals seeking personal growth
Indexed context: The speaker reflects on the timeless lessons from Marcus Aurelius's 'Meditations', emphasizing its applicability and the insights it provides for personal development.
The host highlights the enduring wisdom found in Marcus Aurelius's 'Meditations' and its relevance to modern life. They believe that the book offers valuable lessons for anyone looking to improve themselves.
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Best for Individuals recovering from physical or emotional challenges.Often cited around resilience and recovery

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Obstacle is the way by Ryan Holiday, art of resilience by yourself on Audible.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals recovering from physical or emotional challenges.
Indexed context: Obstacle is the way by Ryan Holiday, art of resilience by yourself on Audible.
The host mentions 'Obstacle is the Way' by Ryan Holiday as a crucial resource during their recovery from a ruptured Achilles. They emphasize its unique perspective on resilience, particularly in a world that often glorifies toughness.
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Best for Individuals interested in personal development and mental toughness.Often cited around overview of resilience

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You wrote a great book, Art of Resilience. Give me your overview of resilience and how you've come to think about it from a human standpoint.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in personal development and mental toughness.
Indexed context: I say in the book that resilience is suffering strategically.
The host mentions the book 'Art of Resilience' to provide insight into the concept of resilience as a strategic approach to suffering. They emphasize that true resilience involves managing suffering rather than simply enduring it, using personal experiences and historical examples to illustrate this point.
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Shackleton's
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Indexed context: The host mentions 'Shackleton's' to highlight the remarkable qualities of British explorers and their ability to endure hardship. The book serves as…
Meditations
Modern Wisdom · 1:10:52
Indexed context: The host highlights the enduring wisdom found in Marcus Aurelius's 'Meditations' and its relevance to modern life. They believe that the book offers…
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Modern Wisdom · 46:15
Indexed context: The host mentions 'Obstacle is the Way' by Ryan Holiday as a crucial resource during their recovery from a ruptured Achilles. They emphasize its uniq…
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Shackleton's
Alfred Lansing

The host mentions 'Shackleton's' to highlight the remarkable qualities of British explorers and their ability to endure hardship. The book serves a…

Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link
Meditations cover
Mentioned at 1:10:52
Meditations
Marcus Aurelius

The host highlights the enduring wisdom found in Marcus Aurelius's 'Meditations' and its relevance to modern life. They believe that the book offer…

Direct Amazon listing · affiliate link
Obstacle is the Way cover
Mentioned at 46:15
Obstacle is the Way
Ryan Holiday

The host mentions 'Obstacle is the Way' by Ryan Holiday as a crucial resource during their recovery from a ruptured Achilles. They emphasize its un…

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Tour de France Unchained

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The speaker expresses their addiction to the documentary series 'Tour de France Unchained' on Netflix, praising its brilliance and the depth of suffering depicted in the cycling competition.

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Shark versus Ross Edgley

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This documentary features the host competing against four sharks, showcasing various aspects of shark behavior and sports science.

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Resurfaced

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The speaker mentions 'Resurfaced' as part of their recovery stack, highlighting its unique perspective on resilience.