Have you ever dreamed of pushing yourself to the limit? Matt Dawson ("Dawson") is a M&A investment banker, corporate investor and small business operator turned multi-record holding endurance and adventure athlete; sought-after public speaker; lifestyle/performance advisor; and founder of Dawson's Peak Foundation. Beginning project Seven for Soldiers in May 2021, Dawson set multiple records by rapidly completing a previously unheard-of number of global expeditions (in a single year), including summiting the Seven Summits (the highest peak on every continent); skiing to a pole (South Pole); traversing a desert (Mojave); and rowing across an ocean (Atlantic). Matt has found his purpose in life, and it was inspiring to speak with him. I know you'll enjoy this episode.

What we discussed:

Dawson's background and his foundation, Dawson's Peak (3:26)
Aspiring to be fulfilled in life without materialistic acquisitions (7:36)
His "aha" moment (10:25)
How his trajectory changed after that moment (15:51)
The logistics of his foundation (18:12)
His most difficult physical challenge thus far (20:16)
How he gets through long expeditions (25:17)
Surrendering and pushing through challenges (28:16)
The direction society is trending in as far as self-purpose (29:31)
Not taking the easy way out (33:05)
The importance of showing appreciation in life (35:38)
Journaling (37:30)
The format of his book (41:09)
Psychedelics (45:17)
His upcoming expedition to the North Pole (48:41)

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How did Matt Dawson find his purpose in life?

Can you be fulfilled without materialistic acquisitions?

What was Matt's 'aha' moment?

How did Matt's life change after his 'aha' moment?

What are the logistics behind Dawson's Peak Foundation?

What is Matt's most difficult physical challenge?

How does Matt get through long expeditions?

How does Matt surrender and push through challenges?

Where is society trending in terms of self-purpose?

Why is it important not to take the easy way out?

Why is showing appreciation in life so important?

What role does journaling play in Matt's life?

What format does Matt's book take?

What are Matt's thoughts on psychedelics?

What is Matt's upcoming expedition to the North Pole?

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Across the Desert and Back Again with Matt Dawson