[X&Y] How To Be Infinitely Cooler To Everyone Else
Published: Sun, 01/28/18
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Over time I've learned--sometimes the hard way--that no matter how
cool you are or how cool the stuff you do is, there's always someone
who's cooler than you and doing cooler stuff.
But one of the great ironies in this life is the sooner you realize that
and "get over yourself", suddenly you're infinitely cooler to everyone
else...along with all the stuff you do.
Given this simple (but not easy) social principle, it follows logically
that being an arrogant douchebag, when taken to an extreme, is
ultimately one of the loneliest existences imaginable.
This is an all-important life lesson that too many of us learn far too
late in our adult lives, if we ever learn it at all.
No matter how profound your accomplishments are and how much
others admire you for them, it's important to keep your feet on the
ground and your head out of the clouds.
Even if you're a wingsuit pilot.
That's why I want you to meet Jeff Shapiro. Fair warning: Your first
impression of him will likely be that he's a bigger badass than you
and I put together.
I found out about Jeff because he kept turning up as a "brand
ambassador" for some of my favorite adventure gear companies,
including Keen and Kavu.
And that's no wonder. Dude is not only a world-class hang glider
and paraglider, he's also a champion ultra-distance runner,
competitive rock climber, avid falconer, experienced base jumper
and yes...a wingsuit pilot.
But here's the thing. He's also a down-to-earth guy who's incredibly
easy to like.
As it turns out, he's much more curious about you and what you're
up to than he is interested in re-hashing his own exploits.
So you can imagine his response when I, having figured out who
the hell he really was, suggested talking less about his badassery
in this show and more about the idea of "getting over oneself".
He was stoked. It made for one ridiculously impactful show.
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Here's what you'll discover in this action-packed episode:
* Jeff's thoughts on fear and how to handle it
* I asked Jeff how he'd compare himself to Evel Knievel, and got
a surprising response
* How Jeff's demeanor has changed from his younger years until
now, and the specific reasons why
* The ironic benefit of being "over yourself" that is utterly unknown
to those who aren't
* The "lightning bolt" life lesson that really helps one stay grounded
while earning the respect admiration of others
* Jeff's profound thoughts on allows top performers to remain so
grounded and consistent even when they're at the top of their
game.
* How does Jeff's lifestyle affect his relationships with his wife of 22
years and his daughter?
* "It's okay to be passionate about things other people think are
absurd."
* What are some practical steps to "getting over yourself" in the
best way possible?
* The incredible life-lesson young guys should learn if they want
to be true achievers
* Realizing that experiences are more valuable than collecting
material possessions is one thing, but listen in as Jeff takes that
to a meta level of realization and life application.
* And yeah...toward the end I didn't dare leave you hanging. I most
certainly asked him about falconry and flying around in wingsuits
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Overall, a great show with some solid lessons inside that other
guys often pay dearly for.
As always, I greatly appreciate your quick ratings and reviews on
iTunes. We can use all we can get right now!
P.S. More on all of this and more on the Facebook page. Have you
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