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3455: Why Everyone Should Climb a Mountain by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Building Resilience

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Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition
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Jul 5, 2026
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Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today’s episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I’ll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It’s packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at:⁠ OLDPodcast.com⁠. Episode 3455: Joshua Becker shares how a simple family hike transformed his perspective and became a source of connection, reflection, and personal growth. Through lessons learned on the trail, he reveals why time in nature can inspire resilience, intentional living, gratitude, and the confidence to pursue bigger goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/climb-a-mountain/ Quotes to ponder: “It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” “Sometimes quiet is the best noise.” “Reaching the top only requires the perseverance to keep putting one foot in front of the other.” Episode references: Camelback Mountain: https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/trails/locations/camelback-mountain White Tank Mountain Regional Park: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/white-tank-mountain-regional-park/ Edmund Hillary: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Edmund-Hillary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices