Petkas: High-consequence physical challenges drive accountability and introspection
Chris Petkas · How to Burn Fat, Build Muscle, and Live Longer | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon & Navy Seal Chris Petkas · Jul 23, 2024 · at 24:09
Former Navy SEAL Chris Petkas discusses the concept of an annual Misogi and preparing for the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim endurance challenge.
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“With it being of consequence, right, there's accountability to it, so I think it's a little bit more all-encompassing, right? You have to be consistent about your preparation, your training, you have to have a lot of intention behind it as well, and I find that I have A lot of self-introspection through kind of three different methods, and one of those is doing extremely difficult, highly challenging things of consequence.”
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