Ep.157 I Deciding to Go the Distance: Surviving Russian Jail & Pushing Your Limits with Charlie Walker
What happens when you push beyond your comfort zone? Could taking risks actually lead to more confidence?
From surviving a mob attack in Ethiopia to being imprisoned in Russia, Charlie Walker's adventures push the boundaries of human endurance and reveal the astonishing resilience required to confront the unexpected.
KEY TOPICS
Setting short-term goals to keep the primary goal from feeling insurmountable.
Creating opportunities for restful moments of “blissful brainlessness.”
Finding your limits by forcing yourself into uncertainty.
Distracting yourself from the temptation to quit.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Sanger’s Daily Breakfast
03:37 Introducing Charlie Walker
08:16 The Unexpected of Long-Distance Travel
13:20 Living Resourcefully
18:14 Building Relationships with Locals
23:26 Adapting to the Unexpected
28:09 Focusing on the Journey, Not the Destination
28:38 Starting Extreme Goals
31:01 Overcoming the Urge to Quit
31:31 Hiking through Siberia
35:18 Imprisoned in Russia
36:14 Getting Released from Russian Prison
39:03 Risk Assessment and Perception
42:23 Mental Struggles of Isolation
44:39 Navigating the Russian Legal System
46:34 Dealing with Accusations
49:22 Propaganda in Russia
52:11 Lessons from Isolation
53:51 Decision Tip for Business Owners
55:39 Key Takeaways
57:29 Producer Closing
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Charlie Walker is a British adventurer who's tackled some of the most extreme journeys you can imagine, from braving the Siberian Arctic to exploring the Congo River. His stories of survival and exploration reveal what it truly means to push human limits and face the unknown.