Rich Roll is a podcast host, author, and ultra-marathon athlete who has lived a life of true inner strength, ambition, and purpose. Today, he sits down with André to discuss the foundations for living in harmony with your goals: facing off with adversity, the inner critic, and learning to surrender. He shares his story of overcoming alcoholism, becoming an athlete at age 40, and becoming a world-renowned podcast host. He reveals the power of mastering the mind: whether it be in endurance sports or facing online criticism, the mind can be an incredible tool if we learn how to sharpen it. This is a deeply inspiring conversation to remind you that you can change your life at ANY age, and the greatness you are destined for is always within you. André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 1:41 Balancing Success & Self Worth 7:53 Self Will vs Surrender 11:53 Solitude and Stillness Changes You 18:52 Mid-Life Crisis, Ultra-Endurance, Podcasting 33:37 5 Most Defining Moments of His Life 40:09 Transforming Pain Into Growth 45:40 Facing the Inner Critic & Cultivating Self Love 54:45 Reality of Addiction & The Subtle Hold It Has On Many Of Us 1:03:25 Mastering the Mind & Achieving Greatness 1:08:22 Maximizing the Body's Capabilities Through Ultra-Marathons 1:13:49 Plant Based Living & Preventing Dogma 1:24:29 The Power of Podcasting 1:27:44 Navigating Fame & The Ego 1:34:53 Thoughts on Plant Medicine 1:39:35 Transformative Power of Vulnerability 1:44:31 Self-Discovery Through Podcasting 1:47:25 Rich's Vision for His Future 1:49:02 Conclusion ___________ A graduate of Stanford University and Cornell Law School, Rich is a 50-year old, accomplished vegan ultra-endurance athlete and former entertainment attorney turned full-time wellness & plant-based nutrition advocate, popular public speaker, husband, father of 4 and inspiration to people worldwide as a transformative example of courageous and healthy living. Website: https://www.richroll.com Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@richroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ___________ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/