EP 67 | Josh Guerrero: Archaeologist, Podcast Host, US Marine, World Traveler | The Power of Community and Connection | Seeking Hard Things: The Path to Growth and Resilience

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SUMMARY Josh Guerrero is an archaeologist, avid traveler, Marine Corps veteran, and podcast host of the All Around Adventure Podcast. He shares his experiences and lessons learned from his various adventures, including traveling to West Africa, completing a 31-mile ultra marathon, and studying archaeology in England. Josh emphasizes the importance of community, seeking out hard things, and being mentally and physically prepared for life's challenges. He encourages listeners to start their own journeys and not worry about what others think. "I'm an ordinary guy trying to do extraordinary things" In this conversation, Josh Guerrero and Daniel Jason Hickman discuss the importance of mindset, discipline, and hard work in achieving success in various areas of life. They emphasize the need to prioritize health and fitness, set goals, and take consistent action. They also discuss the value of gratitude, the power of perseverance, and the importance of being a positive role model for others. "We pass those lessons on for anyone else getting into this space too." Josh shares his experiences as a Marine, an archaeologist, and an ultramarathon runner, highlighting the lessons he has learned along the way. Overall, the conversation encourages listeners to strive for excellence and make the most out of life. "Focus on your community and the people within your circle" Free Newsletter: https://competitiveedge2023.substack.com/ Takeaways

• Foster community and make it the basis of your life
• Seek out hard things to tip the scales in your favor
• Be mentally and physically prepared for life's challenges
• Don't worry about what others think and focus on your own journey Prioritize health and fitness in order to achieve success in other areas of life.
• Set goals and take consistent action to make progress and achieve desired outcomes.
• Cultivate a mindset of gratitude and focus on the basics in life.
• Persevere through challenges and setbacks, and never give up on your goals.
• Be a positive role model for others, especially for children and young minds.
• Strive for excellence in all areas of life and make the most out of every opportunity.

"You should be treating your body at the same level of importance that you do of having a perfectly clean house." Chapters 00:00Introduction and Background 02:04Living an Extraordinary Life 08:23The Power of Community and Connection 19:14Seeking Hard Things: The Path to Growth and Resilience 23:59Being Mentally and Physically Prepared for Life's Challenges 27:29The All Around Adventure Podcast 35:34Lessons Learned and Passing Them On 37:22Prioritizing Health and Treating Your Body Well 39:25Avoiding Regret and Taking Action 41:10Doing Uncommon Things and Standing Out 44:07Developing Skills and Character for Success 46:58Going Above and Beyond to Achieve Excellence 49:30Training and Preparing for Success 56:43Pushing Your Limits and Discovering Your Capabilities 01:00:22Continuously Improving and Striving for Excellence