Brian Dickinson | Blind Descent of Everest

Spartan Up episode 235
Picture this, you’ve just reached the Summit of Everest- a pinnacle achievement when you're literally on top of the World… and all of sudden everything goes white... your completely blind. Join us this week as Brian walks us down his “Blind Descent,” and tells us what skills learned from his time as a former US Navy Air Rescue Swimmer / Combat Search and Rescue and perhaps a little luck, got him home safe.
LESSONS:
Don’t panic
Focus on what needs to be done
Do more
Be who you are
Seek obstacles, don’t avoid them
LINKS
www.briandickinson.net
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Dr. L, Col Nye and Johnny Waite introduce Brian
1:20 Interview begins- “always climbing”
2:50 Joe on Aconcagua
4:00 Mental toughness of downtime
5:00 Growing up on an mountain
7:00 Climbing Everest solo with sherpa support
8:45 Acclimatization
10:00 Hiking in the “death zone”
11:15 Completely soloing
13:00 Time standing still on the Summitt
14:30 Descending snow blind
19:05 31 Habits: #8 Intermittent Fasting
21:20 Interview continues: 24 hrs locked in a shipping container at Tahoe
25:00 Navy Training
28:28 Dr.L, Col Nye & Johnny Waite discuss Brian’s experience and what we can learn from his Blind Descent
LINKS:
More about Brian www.briandickinson.net/
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CREDITS:
Producer - Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc.
Hosts: Johnny Waite,Colonel Nye & guest host Dr. L (Joe De Sena was running around Fenway & Sefra Alexandra was on expedition in the South Pacific)
Synopsis - Sefra Alexandra
Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty
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[@ellec2935]

He's an amazingly positive person. I can't wait to read his book. He has given me so much motivation.

[@millardjones2136]

Blind Descent is a great book! Thanks Brian for sharing your experience!

[@user-pr8fc2sb2h]

Hey Joe, I really appreciate the platform you're providing to introduce us to fascinating people like Brian Dickinson. You clearly have a knack for drawing interesting stories out of people. That said, I noticed that during this interview you often 'got in the way' of Brian and offered your own commentary which seemed to sidetrack the conversation a bit. It might be more engaging for the audience if you allow your guest to fully express their thoughts and made more of the interview about them. I'm hoping you take my comments as constructive. Keep up the good work, and I look forward to your future episodes.

[@threethrushes]

001:42 "Everest the only climb you've done?"
Guys, show a little respect by doing at least some background research on guests!

[@Joliejenni]

Umm, it’s not luck, it’s grace! Be bold in sharing your faith 🙏🏿