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00:00:00 Intro
00:02:16 Preparing for the Gobi March
00:04:04 Advice from Chris Hauth and Charlie Engle
00:06:18 The Experience of the Gobi March
00:11:53 Meeting the Previous Gobi March Champion Before the Race
00:12:44 Ken's Strategy and Confidence
00:20:32 The Slow and Steady Day
00:21:17 Helping Your Biggest Competition When They're Struggling
00:23:41 The Overwhelming Response from Winning
00:29:24 The Mental Load of Logistics
00:34:29 The Unique Combination of Confidence and Humility
00:35:51 The Beer Mile World Championships
00:39:01 The Dream of Potentially Hosting a Primetime Network TV Show
00:39:58 Reflecting on the Gobi March Experience
00:42:41 The Practice of Perseverance and Putting Oneself in Challenging Positions
00:50:04 Site Workshop: The Trauma Healing Center Experience
00:51:40 Finding Balance Through Trauma as a Parent
00:56:52 The Importance of Trauma Work
00:59:06 Feeling a Desperate Need for Help
01:00:09 Ken's Decision to Go to On Site
01:01:14 The Transformative Impact of On Site
01:09:20 The Fear of Mediocrity
01:11:08 The Happiness of Living a Content Life
01:15:59 Networking and Being Interested in People
01:20:47 The Role of Suffering and Pain
01:22:56 Finding the Right Partner in Life
01:23:50 Overcoming Financial Challenges
01:25:27 Believing in Yourself
01:28:20 Taking Action and Overcoming Fear of Failure
01:34:33 Strategy & Favorite Supplements
01:36:27 Food Conditions and Hunger Challenges of the Gobi March
01:40:43 The Uncontrollable: Genetic Health Concerns
01:43:06 Healing When Your Identity is Movement
01:45:46 Routines for Success: Sleep and Consistency
01:49:30 Question from Viewers: To Motivate Laziness, Exercise like Your Life Depends on It!
01:52:50 Fear of Failure and Accountability
01:54:29 Closing Remarks: Masters-Level Athletics & Endurance Sports
01:59:29 Last Thought: Focus on Positivity & Ignore the Haters
02:02:25 Credits

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