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Feb 2024
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33. How to Turn Obstacles Into Superpowe...

Gary Brecka
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What does it take to overcome your limiting beliefs and push yourself beyond what you thought was possible? Gary Brecka is sitting down with Alvaro Nuñez Alfaro, the author of, “Level Up, Turning Your Obstacles Into Super Powers” to talk about pushing past our limits! Alvaro is a luxury real estate agent turned extreme athlete, skydiver, helicopter pilot, Ironman athlete, and motivational speaker. Alvaro shares his story of completing Marathon des Sables, the equivalent of six marathons across the Sahara Desert in six days and why he carried an addition 45lb weight on his back to represent the #weightofdepression. Gary also dives into preparation for Alvaro’s biggest challenge yet, “The Great World Race” where he’ll run seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. You’ll learn about how to set up routines for success, how to reframe negative thoughts, and how to prepare for challenges in your own life to level up your own journey!


00:00 - Who is Alvaro Nuñez Alfaro?

02:30 - What does it mean to turn obstacles into super powers?

04:00 - How Alvaro prepared for the Marathon des Sables? (Arguably the toughest foot race on earth across the Sarah Desert, covering 6 marathons in 6 days.)

06:45 - Why he runs a marathon every Monday.

09:00 - What inspired him to speak up for the #weightofdepression 

14:30 - Why you need to attach yourself to a strong “Why”

20:30 - How do you turn self-awareness into a super power?

22:45 - How to reframe negative thoughts. (His morning routine.)

27:00 - Running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days.

30:30 - How Alvaro’s new mission is to unite the world. 

34:00 - How to build strong habits and routines.

37:30 - Why Gary set up a routine to earn his coffee in the morning.

39:00 - Are your goals on your calendar?

40:45 - Why did you write, “Level Up, Turning Your Obstacles Into Super Powers

44:00 - Life wisdom from Gary’s Dad.

45:45 - Why did he bring together a Creator House helping influencer learn about health through networking.

49:40 - What does it mean to be an Ultimate Human?


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