Why We Seek Big Challenges with Alex Hutchinson | The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk

Описание: Alex Hutchinson is the New York Times bestselling author of Endure and a National Magazine Award-winning journalist who has contributed to the New York Times, The New Yorker, and other publications. A former long-distance runner for the Canadian national team, he holds a master’s in journalism from Columbia and a Ph.D. in physics from Cambridge, and he did his post-doctoral research with the National Security Agency.

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WHO AM I?
I am Ryan Hawk, a writer, podcaster, advisor, and teacher. My favorite thing to do is have a deep, long-form conversation with a thoughtful person. Fortunately, I get to do that often on my podcast, The Learning Leader Show. I created The Learning Leader Show in 2015 to follow my curiosity about leadership and excellence with great rigor. It has since been listened to by millions of people in more than 150 countries.

Timestamps

0:00 Alex Hutchinson Introduction
1:34 Story of Ryan reaching out to Alex for writing advice
3:44 Effective writing and engaging audiences
5:18 Alex's approach to writing openings and capturing reader's attention
7:18 Story about Alex and Lauren's fourth date: 10-day backpacking trip
11:14 Time with friction and why challenging experiences are valuable
13:47 Exploration of why effort creates meaning in experiences
17:49 Reflections on choosing challenging paths
21:02 Pushing limits in mid-40s
24:05 Balance between exploration and laziness
28:56 Conversation about bringing children on challenging adventures
32:51 Explore-exploit dilemma
37:27 Decision-making algorithms and optimism
41:08 Taking calculated risks and running experiments
45:02 Uncertainty in sports and life
51:04 Rejection and growth through sales experience
54:32 Exploration of the book's opening quote and variety in life
57:03 Closing advice for early career individuals