Published Mar 9, 2016

Jesse Itzler on Pushing Your Limits - with Lewis Howes

Jesse Itzler, entrepreneur and endurance athlete, reveals how bold decisions and living with Navy SEAL David Goggins transformed his approach to life and business, emphasizing the power of non-negotiables, resilience, and creating a 'life resume' through challenging experiences with kindness and purpose.
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  • Living with Inspiration

    Jesse Itzler shares his unique approach to personal growth by living with inspirational figures. He emphasizes the profound impact of these experiences compared to merely reading about motivation. Jesse plans to continue this "living with" series, inviting top individuals to live with him and his family, fostering cultural exchange and mutual development 1 2.

    I love reading about inspiration and motivation, but it's a completely different thing to live with inspiration and motivation.

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    Lewis Howes reflects on his own experiences with exchange students, highlighting the transformative power of cultural exchange 2.

       

    Importance of Kindness

    Jesse believes in the power of kindness and its long-term benefits. He shares that treating everyone with respect has led to unexpected opportunities, as many people he was kind to in his twenties later held positions of power 3.

    At the end of the day, really, what else is there other than treating people well?

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    He also credits his father for supporting his failures, which taught him valuable lessons and encouraged him to keep trying 4.

       

    Life Resumes Matter

    Jesse advocates for building a 'life resume' through memorable and challenging experiences. He believes that the most significant memories come from the most difficult and wildest experiences, which make one feel truly alive 5.

    The more challenging, the more memorable, and the more alive you feel.

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    He also discusses redefining greatness, emphasizing the importance of family and the challenges of being a great parent 6.

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