Alex Honnold

Is the fear of heights innate or learned? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O'Reilly explore taking risks, the neuroscience of fear, and how to overcome it with freestyle rock climber and subject of the film Free Solo, Alex Honnold, and neuroscientist Heather Berlin. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/conquering-fear-with-alex-honnold/ Thanks to our Patrons Joseph Savage, Grace Smith, Joe Pacillo, Gregory Wright, Eric Brothwell, IvanM, Pattie Particle, Cory Fenstermaker, James H Lawson, embreebane, Dai Stiho, Raymond C King, J M, Alex Wheeler, Jason Rushmore, Idris, Damian Correa, Dylan Woody, Julia Nolen, Chris Petit, Anna, David Kapner, Lalo, Vic, Ash Anthony, Wayne Stubblefield, Robin Fordham, EL_Bdo, Teresita Brown, Heather Walker, Christian Cummins, NS, Trenton Clark, Pou Lay, Joya, Derek Bolka, Diego Calderón, Charles Kimmel IV, Josh Folland, Gerard Kennedy, Hunter Ruigrok, Chris Frazier, Yasmany Cubela Medina, Julian Childs, Brandon Sachs, Scott Warren, Moses Bulondo, Sai Kiran, Zalijah Stahl, Crystal Monahan, Lee Robertson, Kenny918, Tinajocelyntheyogi, Tuan Nguyen, Elizabeth Laycak, Joshua Kelly, Ali Haidari, Richard Clements, Maria Giddings, Joyce, Andrew Frigyik, Scott Muri, Mark Hardt, Alex Stern, Anthony Mercury, Hellothere123, James Gordin, Matt Robertson, Peter Manis, Gegi, Rob, Heber Martinez, Aditya Khurjekar, and Jim Finley for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Elite athletes spend a lot of time training their bodies for strength, endurance, coordination, and precision. But what about their brains? Can psychology help athletes achieve peak performance? Joining Flora Lichtman to talk about this are professional climber Alex Honnold and Jessica Bartley, psychologist for U.S. Olympians and Paralympians. Guests: Alex Honnold is a professional climber, founder of the Honnold Foundation, and host of the Planet Visionaries Podcast: in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative. Dr. Jessica Bartley is senior director of psychological services for the U.S. Olympic and...

At a moment when the energy conversation is increasingly focused on markets, infrastructure, and scale, it can be easy to lose sight of something more fundamental: access. Roughly 750 million people around the world still live without electricity. And while the industry debates timelines, technologies, and capital flows, that reality remains unchanged for a huge portion of the global population. This month’s guest, Alex Honnold, is best known for something completely different, but has spent the past decade working directly on that problem. Most people know Alex as the first person to free solo El Capitan, climbing 3,000 feet of sheer granite without ropes. It’s one of the most extraordinary feats in modern sport. But over the past decade, he’s been channeling that same focus and discipline into a different kind of work: expanding access to clean energy through the Honnold Foundation. This conversation was recorded live during San Francisco Climate Week, in a room full of founders, investors, and operators working to build the energy system of the future. And what stood out most to me was Alex’s clarity. He doesn’t speak in industry jargon. He doesn’t overcomplicate the problem. He keeps coming back to something simple. If people don’t have their basic needs met, nothing else works. In our conversation, we go back to Alex’s childhood in Sacramento, growing up as a shy kid climbing anything he could find, to the experiences that shaped him early on: loss, independence, and the years he spent living out of a van. We talk about what led him to free solo El Capitan, and the mindset behind it, and how those same values eventually showed up in his decision to start the Honnold Foundation. And we get into how he thinks about risk, failure, and impact today, both on the wall and in his work. Alex is funny, candid, and at times unexpectedly vulnerable. And he brings a perspective that I think is easy to overlook, but hard to ignore once you hear it. About Powerhouse Innovation and Powerhouse Ventures Powerhouse Ventures backs seed stage startups developing innovative software to advance clean energy, mobility, and industry. If you are thinking about building something in this space, get in touch with our team. Powerhouse Innovation is a best in class consulting firm, powered by the strongest energy innovation network, data and team in our industry. We partner with world's leading corporations, investors, and utilities to source and evaluate disruptive startups shaping the future of energy and industry. To hear more stories of founders building our energy abundant future, hit the “subscribe” button and leave us a review.

本篇文章介紹美國知名攀岩家 Alex Honnold 徒手攀登台北101的驚人壯舉。徒手攀岩（free solo）是沒有繩索或安全裝備的極限運動，需要高度專注、精密準備與長期訓練。透過這個故事，我們不僅認識極限運動的魅力，也思考「風險與挑戰」的意義。每個人都有自己的高山需要攀登，而真正重要的是勇氣、準備與了解自己的極限。 Three words you must know: Equipment: 裝備 Risk 風險 Free solo 徒手攀岩 other words: 1. skyscraper /n./ 攀岩者 2. fearless /n./ 無畏的 3. risk /adj./ 風險 4. brave /adj./ 勇敢的 5. extreme /adj./ 極限的 6. documentary /n./ 紀錄片 7. discipline /n./ 紀律 8. preparation /n./ 準備 9. challenge /n./ 挑戰 10. athlete /n./ 運動員 Let's Read an article - 好文分享: 📚Title:Rock Climber Alex Honnold Climbs Taiwan Tower 📚Author: News For Kids 🌍Link: https://pse.is/8u54wd 📙Summary: https://pse.is/8u55xk 🎥The Discussion Questions from This Episode: What about Taiwan makes you proud? ✏️Upload Your Worksheet and Share Your Answer with Us: https://forms.gle/JivpYHt2yL9samQP7 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

The Hotsheet: Your Insider's Guide to the Entertainment Industry Behind the Scenes–Netflix: Skyscraper LIVE What does it take to broadcast a free solo climb live to the world? In this fascinating behind-the-scenes conversation, legendary television producer Al Berman reveals the nearly 20-year journey to bring Skyscraper Live to life — the groundbreaking live TV event featuring world-renowned free solo climber Alex Honnold. From getting the project greenlit in an industry where most pitches are rejected, to orchestrating a complex live broadcast with extreme safety protocols, Berman shares the incredible challenges and triumphs behind producing one of the most daring live television events ever attempted. The conversation dives deep into the mindset of extreme athletes, the technical and logistical challenges of live broadcasting, and the emotional impact the event had on millions of viewers watching Honnold scale a skyscraper without ropes. You’ll hear how the production team handled real-time obstacles, designed contingency plans, and worked together under intense pressure to deliver a once-in-a-lifetime viewing experience. Whether you’re passionate about live television production, extreme sports, climbing, or storytelling, this episode offers powerful insights into risk, preparation, teamwork, and innovation in broadcasting. You’ll also get valuable advice for aspiring TV producers, including how to break into the industry, why entry-level experience matters, and what it takes to produce high-stakes live events. In this episode, we cover: The 20-year journey to make Skyscraper Live happen The process of pitching high-risk TV concepts in Hollywood The massive safety planning behind a free solo climb broadcast What it’s like producing a live event with no room for error The psychology and preparation of Alex Honnold Why audience engagement changed the dynamic of the show The importance of contingency planning in live television Lessons learned from one of the most ambitious live broadcasts ever Advice for future producers breaking into live TV Subscribe to The Hotsheet If you’re interested in extreme sports, live broadcast production, or behind-the-scenes television stories and insights you won’t hear anywhere else. #AlexHonnold #LiveTV #SkyscraperLive #FreeSolo #Podcast #TVProduction #ExtremeSports #Climbing #Broadcasting #BehindTheScenes

Diving into the greatest living climber, Alex Honnold. ----- Sources Free Solo Documentary Learning to Live with Fear - Alex Honnold The Greatest Climber Alive How Alex Honnold Faces Fear ----- 6:30 - Risk versus consequence 9:05 - Dealing with fear 11:02 - How to overcome fear + Viewing things as a skill "Wh at's your hack to overcome fear? You just get really freaking scared over and over for so long. And eventually it's not that scary anymore.” 12:25 - Are your fears founded? 13:45 - Alex and the 10,000 rule 15:05 - Fear and hunger analogy 15:50 - The importance of death in Alex's life and career 20:05 - El Cap and an analogy for life 21:42 - The work is the reward 25:40 - His success in a single line 26:12 - Advice for others 26:20 - The chase is the dream ----- Check out my books below: Daily Greatness: Short Stories and Essays on the Act of Becoming Chasing Greatness 2nd Edition - Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence Stay connected and check out more here: Chasegreatness.net

If you saw the documentary "Free Solo," about Alex Honnold's awe-inspiring, rope-free ascent of the face of El Capitan in Yosemite, you know what brave, driven athlete he is. He shows another side of both himself, and his home state of Nevada, in his new T.V. series " Get A Little Out There with Alex Honnold " (on Outside TV). Today's episode covers both the adventures you can have in the state, and the oddball attractions you'll find there. Companies, destinations, and documentaries mentioned in this episode: Free Solo Taipei 101 Outside TV Get a Little Out There With Alex Honnold Yosemite National Park Las Vegas Fort Lauderdale JetBlue United Airlines Goldfield The Car Forest The Clown Motel The Extraterrestrial Museum The Mob Museum Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below. Voyascape Podcast Network

The man who risked death climbing 3,000ft up El Capitan, Alex Honnold, reveals how to master extreme pressure, why his brain scan showed zero fear, the science of risk, and his visualisation secrets. Alex Honnold is a professional rock climber and the first person to free solo El Capitan and Taipei 101, the 11th tallest building in the world. He is also the bestselling author of the book, ‘Alone on the Wall: Alex Honnold and the Ultimate Limits of Adventure’ and founder of the Honnold Foundation. He explains: ◼️How to rewire your brain to eliminate paralyzing fear ◼️The visualization technique used for the world’s most dangerous climbs ◼️Why your "purpose" is found in the risks you choose ◼️How to manage extreme stress when the stakes are fatal ◼️The "10-year grind" required to achieve true human mastery (0:00) Intro (2:28) The Real Story Behind What Made Alex Honnold (9:26) Why His Upbringing Shaped His Risk Tolerance (13:50) How Losing His Father Changed Him Forever (18:47) Why Mastery Takes Years (And What Most People Get Wrong) (21:37) What Happens When Fear Hits During Practice? (25:41) The Most Effective Way To Actually Overcome Fear (33:28) Why Modern Life Never Fit Him (38:54) What Success Cost Behind The Scenes (44:42) How Much Was He Really Paid To Risk His Life? (47:26) What He Earned For Climbing Taipei 101 (51:10) What This Means About Risk And Reward (53:18) The Moment You Truly Accept You Will Die (1:10:06) Can You Rewire Your Brain To Eliminate Fear? (1:18:32) What Happens To Fear After Years Of Exposure? (1:19:39) If He Had One Last Climb — What Would It Be? (1:23:39) The Hardest He’s Ever Pushed Himself — And Why (1:26:50) Are Other People Taking Bigger Risks Than Him? (1:32:06) What He Still Wants To Achieve — And What Comes Next Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Alex: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2ajg9 Facebook - https://linkly.link/2ajgB X - https://linkly.link/2ajh3 Alex’s foundation - <a class="link" href="https://w

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Roll On is here—and this one has teeth. Adam and I unpack the tale of two Alexes—Honnold and Pretti—and what that juxtaposition reveals about the best and worst of human nature. From there: a 9-month surgery milestone (30 lbs down, joy levels up), the Attia-Epstein fallout and the allure of proximity to power, and ICE's authoritarian overreach. Listener questions round us out: finding hope, perfectionism, escaping burnout, and the sacred practice of showing up for someone else. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors: Rivian: Electric vehicles that keep the world adventurous forever👉🏼 https://www.rivian.com Squarespace: Use code RichRoll to save 10% off your first order of a website or domain👉🏼 https://www.squarespace.com/RichRoll Birch: For 27% off ALL mattresses👉🏼 https://www.BirchLiving.com/richroll Momentous: High-caliber human performance products for sleep, focus, longevity, and more. For listeners of the show, Momentous is offering up to 35% off your first order👉🏼 https://www.livemomentous.com/richroll Go Brewing: Use the code Rich Roll for 15% OFF👉🏼 https://www.gobrewing.com Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors👉🏼 https://www.richroll.com/sponsors Find out more about Voicing Change Media at https://www.voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange

Graham goes one-on-one with one of the world's most renowned rock climbers, Alex Honnold. Known for his heartracing "free solo" climbs - where he ascends 2,000-foot rock walls without ropes or safety equipment - Honnold reflects on his mindset of casting aside fear, visualizing death and the advantages and disadvantages of living in a van. Now a father of two, Honnold also reflects in this 2015 interview about the difficulty of being in relationships as he ascends to the top of his sport.

Alex Honnold, the world's most accomplished free solo climber and subject of Oscar-winning Free Solo, just climbed Taipei 101 live on Netflix. In this special live podcast event—our first with a studio audience—we go behind the spectacle to explore what really happened on that building: the unexpected challenges and the mental shift that transformed pressure into joy. We discuss his training philosophy at 40, his evolving relationship with risk and mortality as a father, and why he challenges our arbitrary definitions of what's "dangerous" vs. "normal." Along the way, he makes us examine our own relationship with fear, discomfort, and living in alignment with our values. Alex unites and inspires us all. This conversation illustrates why. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors: Seed: Use code RICHROLL20 for 20% OFF your first order👉🏼 https://www.seed.com/RichRoll Mill: Get $75 off your fully automated food recycler with code RICHROLL + 90-day risk-free trial👉🏼 https://www.mill.com/RICHROLL LMNT: Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase👉🏼 https://www.drinklmnt.com/richroll Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at👉🏼 https://www.airbnb.com/host Noble Mobile: The first phone carrier that pays you to use your phone less. Try it for just $10 with code RICHROLL👉🏼 https://www.noblemobile.com/richroll Squarespace: Use code RichRoll to save 10% off your first order of a website or domain👉🏼 http://www.squarespace.com/RichRoll Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors👉🏼 https://www.richroll.com/sponsors Find out more about Voicing Change Media at https://www.voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange

Der Extremkletter Alex Honnold steht vor dem Taipei 101 – einem der höchsten Gebäude weltweit. Dieses Hochhaus ist seine Herausforderung. Er will es bezwingen – über 500 Meter weit nach oben bis auf die Spitze klettern. Als free solo – also im Alleingang und ohne Sicherung. Es gibt keinen Klettergurt, kein Kletterseil, das ihm im Falle eines Absturzes vor dem sicheren Tod rettet. Wenn er fällt, ist es vorbei. Alex steht vor dem Gebäude, er hat gerade die Schuhe gewechselt und sich den Magnesiabeutel umgehängt – das Pulver braucht er, um den Schweiß von den Händen zu trocknen. Er schaut noch mal nach oben, schwingt die Arme, um die Muskeln zu lockern. Und er weiß, wenn dieses Experiment schief geht, verfolgen nicht nur seine Frau und seine Kinder seinen Tod live – sondern auch Millionen von Zuschauern – diejenigen, die live vor Ort das Spektakel verfolgen – und die Menschen, die seinen waghalsigen Kletterversuch live bei Netflix anschauen. Alex zieht sich die Jacke aus wirft dem Experten, der unter anderem Wind, Regen und mögliche Erdbeben im Blick hat und die Aktion notfalls abbrechen könnte, einen letzten Blick zu. „Okay“, sagt er und lächelt, die Zuschauer jubeln. Und dann geht es los. Er klettert die ersten Meter nach oben. Doch wird Alex es schaffen? Kann das Experiment, einen der höchsten Wolkenkratzer der Welt in Taipeh ohne Sicherung und ohne Angst zu bezwingen, gelingen? Was für ein Typ ist Alex Honnold, der auch mit dem Oscar-prämierten Film "Free Solo" berühmt wurde? Und warum macht er solch waghalsige Aktionen? Warum diese Gefahr? Darum geht’s in dieser Folge Happily True. Jule und Karo sprechen über diese Herausforderung und sein Leben und ordnen die Hintergründe mit dem Psychologen Christian Lüdke und dem Allgemeinmediziner Dr. Christoph Specht ein. Über Happily True: Wir nehmen Euch mit auf eine Reise in die außergewöhnlichsten Kapitel des echten Lebens. Wahre Geschichten voller Mut, Hoffnung und unglaublicher Wendungen. Menschen, die vom Schicksal herausgefordert werden und dennoch nicht aufgeben. Ein Mann stürzt aus einen Flugzeug und überlebt wie durch ein Wunder. Ein kleines Mädchen verliert seine Eltern und wächst unter Affen auf. Happily True erzählt Biografien, die uns Staunen lassen, Momente, die ans Herz gehen und zeigen, wie stark Menschen sein können. Ein Podcast, der inspiriert, berührt und am Ende beweist: Im echten Leben gibt es manchmal die schönsten Happy Ends. Ein Podcast, den Eltern endlich auch mit ihren Kindern hören können! Instagram: @sistersincrime.podcast @julegoelsdorf @karolin_kandler Autoren: Jule Gölsdorf Quellen: Netflix: Skyscraper Live Dokumentarfilm: Free Solo https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/taiwan-freeclimber-klettert-auf-wolkenkratzer-100.html https://www.welt.de/sport/article6971e03d568b91954b0eae9f/extremkletterer-alex-honnold-diesen-508-meter-hohen-wolkenkratzer-hochklettern-absolut-pillepalle.html https://www.rollingstone.de/honnold-netflix-livestream-verzoegerung-3093909/ https://www.spiegel.de/sport/alex-honnold-auf-dem-taipeh-101-spiderman-winkt-aus-dem-himmel-a-a6f3bf55-f38b-4bd7-985b-65432bcb5985

你能想像有人徒手攀爬台北101嗎？這一集帶你回顧世界知名攀岩者 Alex Honnold 挑戰台北101的驚險過程，從攀爬當天的天氣與現場氣氛，到他在高空中的心理狀態與身體極限。我們也會聊到他多年來為這次挑戰所做的準備，以及他過去徒手攀登優勝美地酋長岩（El Capitan）的傳奇經歷。這不只是一場運動壯舉，更是一個關於專注、勇氣與人類極限的故事。 What does it feel like to climb one of the world’s tallest buildings without ropes? This episode follows Alex Honnold’s breathtaking ascent of Taipei 101, exploring the conditions on the day, his mindset high above the city, his preparation, and his legendary free solo climb of El Capitan. Transcript: Hey guys, I’m your English teacher, Miss Y! Welcome to the podcast made for intermediate English learners who want to listen to English and learn about different topics in a fun and easy way. Today’s story is honestly one of those “I can’t believe I am watching this” moments. We’re talking about Alex Honnold climbing Taipei 101 — without ropes. Yep. That Taipei 101. The tallest building in Taiwan. Over 500 meters high. And he climbed it with just his hands, his feet, and a small chalk bag. Let’s get into it. Picture this. It’s a clear Sunday morning in Taipei. The sky is blue, the air is calm, and thousands of people are standing outside Taipei 101, looking up. Around the world, many more people are watching their screens because Netflix is live-streaming the whole thing. Live-stream means people all over the world can watch it on the internet as something happens; 現場串流直播, livestream. Netflix is live-streaming it! Alex Honnold, a 40-year-old American climber, is standing at the bottom of the building. No ropes. No harness. 沒有護具. No safety net. This kind of climbing is called free soloing — climbing completely alone, with no protective equipment. One mistake could mean death. The building is 508 meters tall — that’s about 1,667 feet — and has 101 floors. When Alex looked up, he later said it felt like the building went on forever. He said, “It feels infinite.” infinite 就是無限的,沒有盡頭一樣. When you look up, you don’t see a top — just more building and more sky. He actually planned to climb the day before, but the weather was bad. It had rained, and wet surfaces are extremely dangerous for climbing. So they postponed it. Safety — at least weather safety — still matters, even for someone who takes huge risks. The next day, the sun showed up, and the sky cleared up. When the climb finally started, the crowd got quiet. Alex began moving slowly and carefully up the outside of Taipei 101. Now, you might imagine him climbing on smooth glass, smooth就是光滑的, but actually the building has many metal beams, ledges, 梁跟柱就是beams and ledges, so the building has metal beams and ledges, and also balcony edges. Still, that doesn’t make it easy. It’s physically exhausting and mentally intense. As he climbed higher, he had to deal with wind, especially around the corners of the building. Wind at that height can push your body and affect your balance. He also had to climb over the building’s famous “bamboo box” design — bamboo就是竹子, the “bamboo box” design, featuring those stacked sections that stick out a little. Because they overhang — meaning they lean outward, 就是他凸出來, overhang — they are more physically demanding. demanding就是高度要求的, 哪方面的要求呢? physically, 體能方面的. They are physically demanding. You have to use more arm strength to pull yourself up. He said those were some of the hardest moves of the whole climb. But something interesting happened mentally. mentally是心理層面的. Instead of getting more scared as he got higher, he actually started to relax. He said the biggest challenge was at the beginning — staying calm with all the people watching, the cameras, the pressure. But once he got into the rhythm of climbing, the rhythm, 就是節奏, He found his own rhythm of climbing, he felt more focused and even started to enjoy it. After about one and a half hours — 91 minutes to be precise — he reached the top spire of Taipei 101. When he stood at the very top, he raised his arms and smiled. The crowd below went crazy. He later said standing on the top

Bomani Jones is joined by Netflix's Elle Duncan. First, they discuss her broadcasting Alex Honnold's climb of Taipei 101 and what she learned from Alex and the climbing community. Later, they discuss Atlanta's bizarre relationship with Deion Sanders and why Kevin Stefanski may not succeed there. Finally, Elle shares her transition from ESPN to Netflix, reflecting on personal growth and the opportunities that lie ahead. 00:00 - Introduction 03:15 - Inside Elle's experience with Alex Honnold 16:00 - What Elle learned in Netflix's broadcast 25:00 - Atlanta's frustrations with hiring Kevin Stefanski 31:30 - Inside Elle's Exit from ESPN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Honnold y el riesgo de muerte en directo como espectáculo. Nuestra sección ACCIDENTE MONTAÑA repasa los pros y contras del enorme éxito de audiencias logrado por la escalada de un rascacielos de 508 metros sin cuerda en Taipei por el maestro de la especialidad. https://go.ivoox.com/rf/167572104 Repasamos quien es Alex Honnold como guru del free solo, su escalada en Taipei 101 para a partir de ahí repasar pros y contras éticas de esta deriva, antes de cerrar con la opinión personal de Mayayo. Seamos claros: Alex Honnold es uno de los mejores escaladores que han existido jamás . Su control, su inteligencia y su compromiso están fuera de toda duda. La escalada en solo integral, practicada de forma privada, reflexiva y sin exceso teatral, puede ser una expresión legítima de maestría personal. Pero convertirlo en Streaming Live, creo que cruza una línea. No porque Honnold pueda morir —los montañeros siempre hemos aceptado esa posibilidad— sino porque creo que yo, como espectador, no debería ser invitado a esperar ser testigo directo de ello en vivo y en directo. Para mí existe una diferencia moral profunda entre respetar la elección de alguien y monetizar su posible fracaso. El riesgo cero no existe, claro que lo sabemos: El deporte de montaña siempre ha implicado riesgo, pero tambien ha implicado límites. Los cascos sustituyeron a las cabezas desnudas. Las cuerdas sustituyeron a las oraciones. Las normas existen no para esterilizar la aventura, sino para proteger su significado. Cuando el riesgo se convierte en el producto y no en el precio, corremos el riesgo de que el deporte pierda su alma y se transforme en espectáculo al más puro estilo del Circo de Roma. Las retransmisiones en directo de actos potencialmente mortales quizá invitan al público a participar en algo insano: una respiración contenida que solo se libera si hay supervivencia. Eso no es inspiración. Es extorsión emocional. Como corredor de montaña, montañero y cronista de la cultura de resistencia desde hace décadas, creo profundamente en el enorme valor que tiene enfrentarse al miedo personal de cada uno. Pero así como creo que el miedo afrontado en privado ennoblece, entiendo que el miedo consumido colectivamente como entretenimiento, corre el riesgo de corrompernos. Que Honnold escale siempre que lo desee en libre, si esa es su verdad. Pero ojalá que las cámaras sepan respetar su compromiso y lleguen solo después, humildes, a contar la historia cuando la supervivencia ya no sea un suspense y la muerte no sea una métrica de audiencia. Hay aventuras extremas que no deben retransmitirse en directo. No porque dude de la grandeza humana, sino porque creo que asumir el máximo compromiso con la montaña merece también el máximo respeto y dignidad. Sergio Mayayo. #carrerasdemontaña #radiotrail Conviértete en un supporter de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radio-trail-carreras-de-montana-mayayo--4373839/support .

Alex Honnold y el riesgo de muerte en directo como espectáculo, por Mayayo en Radio Trail. Nuestra sección ACCIDENTE MONTAÑA repasa los pros y contras del enorme éxito de audiencias logrado por la escalada de un rascacielos de 508 metros sin cuerda en Taipei por el maestro de la especialidad.Repasamos quien es Alex Honnold como guru del free solo, su escalada en Taipei 101 para a partir de ahí repasar pros y contras éticas de esta deriva, antes de cerrar con la opinión personal de Mayayo. Seamos claros: Alex Honnold es uno de los mejores escaladores que han existido jamás. Su control, su inteligencia y su compromiso están fuera de toda duda. La escalada en solo integral, practicada de forma privada, reflexiva y sin exceso teatral, puede ser una expresión legítima de maestría personal. Pero convertirlo en Streaming Live, creo que cruza una línea.No porque Honnold pueda morir —los montañeros siempre hemos aceptado esa posibilidad— sino porque creo que yo, como espectador, no debería ser invitado a esperar ser testigo directo de ello en vivo y en directo. Para mí existe una diferencia moral profunda entre respetar la elección de alguien y monetizar su posible fracaso. El riesgo cero no existe, claro que lo sabemos:El deporte de montaña siempre ha implicado riesgo, pero tambien ha implicado límites. Los cascos sustituyeron a las cabezas desnudas. Las cuerdas sustituyeron a las oraciones. Las normas existen no para esterilizar la aventura, sino para proteger su significado. Cuando el riesgo se convierte en el producto y no en el precio, corremos el riesgo de que el deporte pierda su alma y se transforme en espectáculo al más puro estilo del Circo de Roma.Las retransmisiones en directo de actos potencialmente mortales quizá invitan al público a participar en algo insano: una respiración contenida que solo se libera si hay supervivencia. Eso no es inspiración. Es extorsión emocional. Como corredor de montaña, montañero y cronista de la cultura de resistencia desde hace décadas, creo profundamente en el enorme valor que tiene enfrentarse al miedo personal de cada uno. Pero así como creo que el miedo afrontado en privado ennoblece, entiendo que el miedo consumido colectivamente como entretenimiento, corre el riesgo de corrompernos. Que Honnold escale siempre que lo desee en libre, si esa es su verdad. Pero ojalá que las cámaras sepan respetar su compromiso y lleguen solo después, humildes, a contar la historia cuando la supervivencia ya no sea un suspense y la muerte no sea una métrica de audiencia. Hay aventuras extremas que no deben retransmitirse en directo.No porque dude de la grandeza humana, sino porque creo que asumir el máximo compromiso con la montaña merece también el máximo respeto y dignidad. Sergio Mayayo. #carrerasdemontaña #radiotrail

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beeverythingandmorepodcast In this episode of Be Everything And More , I'm unpacking the unexpected lessons I took away from watching Alex Honnold climb Taipei 101 with no ropes, no harness, and zero room for error. What started as a nail-biting watch quickly turned into a powerful reminder of what humans are capable of when self-trust, preparation, and conviction come together. This conversation is not about extreme climbing or doing reckless things. It's about what happens behind the scenes of big, seemingly impossible goals. This episode is a reminder that fear doesn't disappear. It just becomes familiar when you keep showing up. In this episode, we explore: Alex Honnold and the Taipei 101 climb What extreme focus reveals about everyday goals The unseen mental work behind big wins Entrepreneurship as a mirror for personal growth What watching someone else do the impossible can unlock in you If you've been craving a win, a spark of hope, or a reminder of what's possible, this one's for you. 💸 If you're an established female entrepreneur building past $10k–$30k months and know your next level isn't about "working harder", my weekly email Rich, Regulated & Rebellious was written for you. It's where we talk about stabilizing cashflow, expanding capacity, and building growth that actually holds. [ SUBSCRIBE HERE ] If you enjoyed this week's episode, I'd be so grateful if you'd do a few things for me: Please subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, or wherever you listen! Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tag me @thebeamlife on your IG stories with a story of you listening to the podcast and I'll make sure to share your post! Alex Honnold Taipei 101, Alex Honnold mindset, overcoming fear mindset, self trust mindset, entrepreneurship mindset, fear and growth, facing fear personal growth, motivation when feeling stuck, how to trust yourself, building confidence through action, visualization mindset, mental toughness lessons, entrepreneurship personal development, fear exposure psychology, courage and self belief, doing hard things mindset, business mindset motivation, feeling hopeless motivation, resilience mindset, personal growth podcast, mindset for entrepreneurs, fear and success, trusting your vision, motivation during uncertainty, Be Everything And More podcast

If you thought free-solo climbing was wild, Alex Honnold has gone and raised the bar again — climbing 101 skyscrapers on a live feed, with no safety ropes, in just 1.5 hours . Totally insane… or absolute genius? Suzie couldn’t watch it. Not a chance. Mark, meanwhile, is weirdly calm about the whole thing. We chat through what we actually think of Honnold’s latest feat, why some people are wired for fear and others clearly aren’t, and whether this kind of challenge should even be attempted. As always, the conversation spirals into our own climbing shenanigans, questionable past decisions, and a story involving bottom hair that probably should’ve stayed buried. And finally — what exactly is Mark planning to do that’s officially “bonkers” when he turns 60? Because if Alex Honnold is the benchmark, expectations are now worryingly high. High places, bad ideas, and classic chaos 🎙️ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/not-another-couples-podcast--6337216/support .

緊急插播~ 本週討論關鍵字：Go Alex、攀岩及FreeSolo Alex Honnold在週日成功徒手攀登台北101，究竟這件事的難度在哪？ 而Alex Honnold又是何許人也？台北101為什麼會願意冒這麼大的風險同意這件事呢？ 本週拉主Key的歐瑞歐一一說給你聽！ 0:00 腦洞大開 0:40 你們在家看直播還是跑到現場去看？ 2:45 說到攀岩這項運動，就是歐瑞歐的主場了 5:36 攀岩有什麼魅力？ 8:23 挑戰前需要做多少準備跟知識儲備？ 12:23 挑戰酋長岩與挑戰101的差別 17:36 攀岩界的傳奇 18:25 Alex的母親也是攀岩高手 19:04 自律的99%素食主義 19:59 Alex身後那位偉大的女性 20:10 這次活動所造成的一些亂象 23:02 除了模仿亂爬外，還可以去哪裡更安全的體驗攀岩？ 27:07 這次攀登101直播印象深刻的畫面 29:20 不要用輕蔑的態度去挑戰別人的專業 30:27 從熱愛一件事貫徹到生活，一切都會變得很有意義 31:00 用嚴謹的態度去面對，也用開放的心態去挑戰 🔍｜各大平台搜尋：《呼叫！動腦小組》 💌｜合作召喚：dongnao.team@gmail.com 👍｜如果喜歡我們的節目，別忘了訂閱、按讚、分享 ☕️｜或是贊助我們喝一杯咖啡喔～ https://buymeacoffee.com/dongnaoteam Powered by Firstory Hosting