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What goes through Alex Honnold’s mind when he’s thousands of feet off the ground without a rope?
After his first-ever Taipei 101 Live Broadcast ascent of one of the world’s tallest buildings, we thought it’d be useful to revisit what we learned from Alex about mental fortitude and his singular admonition to “do the thing”. Curious how Alex channels discomfort into growth? This episode explores the surprisingly grounded mental habits that drive one of the world’s most extreme athletes and how those same frameworks apply to business, energy, and impact.
"Ideally, you're just executing. Hopefully you're not thinking... you're doing it." – Alex Honnold
You’ll hear why Alex values silence over self-talk, how he trains for precision, and the personal philosophy that powers both record climbs and energy access projects. In addition, Nico reflects on the nature of preparation for such a mind-bending feat and how it extends to the world of business and clean energy.
Expect to learn:
🔹 Why muscle memory matters more than motivation at the highest level of performance
🔹 How climbing helped Alex master “working backwards” and why it matters for entrepreneurs
🔹 How free soloing shapes Alex’s views on risk, focus, and long-term legacy
🔹 Why small details matter more than big goals
Whether you’re scaling a company, a building or a granite wall, this episode will sharpen how you think about goals, fear, and execution.
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Further Listening:
"If enough people are doing enough things with tiny wins, you're like, oh, it starts to make a difference." – Alex Honnold
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Nico Johnson
Entrepreneur & Podcaster
In my 20 year career, I've worked with dozens of entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and professionals in transition to clarify their mission, set or stretch their goals, and work through the barriers to their growth.
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