After overcoming drug addiction, PTSD from fighting in Iraq with the Marines, depression and alcoholism that drove him to the brink of suicide, Akshay Nanavati has since built a global business, run ultramarathons, spent 7 days in darkness, and explored mountains, caves and polar icecaps.
Combining his experiences with years of research, he wrote the book “Fearvana.” The Dalai Lama said “Fearvana inspires us to look beyond our own agonizing experiences and find the positive side of our lives.”
Akshay now helps people build a positive relationship to suffering in order to create a life of boundless bliss.
Episode Highlights:
- Ashkay shares about his experiences with drug addiction at an early age.
- Find out when it’s time to throw in the towel.
- Hear the story of how Ashkay’s military experience lead to heavy alcoholism.
- Learn about the “ultra run” and other extreme activities that have helped Ashkay confront PTSD.
3 Key Points:
- You have to take concentrated action.
- Be centered regardless of your internal state.
- Find your spiritual pathway by pushing through suffering.
Tweetable Quotes:
- “We were built biologically to suffer.” – Travis Chappell
- “The pursuit of happiness is, itself, a flawed concept.” – Akshay Nanavati
Resources Mentioned:
- fearvana.com
- Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com
- Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group
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