This video is an interview between Andrew Huberman and professional rock climber Alex Honnold. They discuss Honnold's approach to setting and achieving massive goals, his mental preparation for high-risk climbs like free soloing El Capitan, the role of intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation, and his broader philosophy on life, aging, and risk. The conversation also touches upon training, the culture of climbing, and the importance of pursuing passions.
Alex Honnold's approach to achieving massive goals involves breaking them down into smaller, manageable daily challenges and consistent practice. He emphasizes setting a clear vision for what he wants to accomplish and then building the capacity to exert effort through a regimented training schedule. Honnold suggests that big goals often arise as a natural outgrowth of consistently pursuing smaller, new, or different challenges. He also highlights the importance of having a clear to-do list or running list of what needs to be done daily, weekly, and in the longer term.
