Life lessons from the extremes 💪

Ash Dykes, British Adventurer and Extreme Athlete joins me for an epic episode of the "On a Mission" podcast. This one will have you gripped from the start as he shares untold stories and describes hair-raising situations he's faced during his various world record expeditions 🤯.

We discuss how lessons learned from these extreme situations can be applied in everyday life, such as breaking down goals, holding onto your vision, eradicating doubt, and understanding that motivation may not always be present, but discipline can be.

Ash talks candidly about the fire that ignites him from within, his reckless past that has shaped him, and some of the most nerve-wracking, hair-raising adventures he's experienced, including encounters with snakes, crocodiles, and even the bubonic plague!

Definitely one of my favourite episodes so far. Make sure you hit subscribe for more amazing content.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• There is value to be had in joining a group such as the military as it helps to broaden your horizons. But it can also be far more valuable to find those missions and set those challenges for yourself without being ordered to do so.
• The education system needs some form of initiation in order to give children a better perspective on life. They must be taught to fend for themselves in a way, to learn what it takes to survive, and thereby gain a better view of the lives that are being given to them by their parents.
• There comes a point during certain expeditions where our bodies want to quit. But if we do not push on and persevere we will expire in some nameless place. It takes an iron will to carry on.
• When challenges stack up from day one it can knock you psychologically - the negativity can turn your mood from hope to hate. Controlling these emotions is part of becoming a great adventurer.

BEST MOMENTS

'I don't like the thought of not being a free spirit'

'Facing adversity and struggles makes you stronger'

'You don't ever know what lies beneath'

'We came back stronger!'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

On A Mission - https://omny.fm/shows/on-a-mission

Ash Dykes - https://ashdykes.com

Athletic Greens - http://athleticgreens.com/onamission

Mexi Kit - https://mexi-kit.com/ - code: MISSION

ABOUT THE HOST

Not so long ago, life was barely recognisable for Ellie McKay, raising three children under five, battling post-natal depression, facing redundancy and walking into the job centre to claim benefits with a double pram, no confidence, and wracked with insecurities.

Fast forward to today, and life looks very different. Ellie committed to turning her life around for herself and her family. Following this commitment, she got to work and has now built multiple successful companies, as well as having created a multimillion-pound property portfolio from a standing start.

Ellie is now on a mission to make a positive impact and add value to others through her podcast which has attracted phenomenal guests worldwide. The show is specifically to help those trying to reach their full potential through its inspirational and motivational content, as well as challenging conventional wisdom to discuss all the “hot topics” in a relentless pursuit of the truth.

CONTACT METHODS:

Website: http://www.elliemckay.com

LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/ellie-mckay/

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YouTube: https://youtube.com/@onamissionpodcast

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