Alex Honnold, a celebrated climber, discusses his mindset, training, and relationship with fear in the context of his upcoming free solo climb of Taipei 101. He emphasizes that managing fear comes from consistent exposure and framing it as a sensation, like hunger, rather than an overwhelming emotion. Honnold differentiates between calculated risk and unintentional risk, such as drunk driving, highlighting the importance of intentionality. He also touches on his visualization techniques, focusing on the tactile and environmental elements rather than just the end goal. The conversation reveals Honnold's grounded approach to extreme endeavors, balancing his passion with family life and philanthropic efforts through the Honnold Foundation.
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