013: Joshua Forester - Journey to a Yes Life

Tales of Toughness

Today, I have Joshua Forester, Team Captain of Team US Military in the World’s Toughest Race. With roots in Atlanta, Georgia, Joshua is a Contracted Research Scientist for the Department of Defense. He’s an outdoor enthusiast with an extensive background in distance running, yoga, backpacking, mountain biking, paddling, rock climbing, and mountaineering. Joshua once overcame depression with exercise and then began saying yes to challenges he feared most. After executing a self-guided expedition up Denali, among other incredible achievements, he geared up to be the team captain, a navigator, and a workhorse in Eco-Challenge Fiji. Tune in to hear about Joshua’s journey in exploration and physical endurance, noting some of his biggest challenges during the race and what he thinks about the power of gratitude.

In this episode, you will hear:

• The phase of mountaineering Joshua suggests people start at
• His experience climbing Denali + Why he picked Denali over Everest
• About Team US Military and how he got everyone together
• How Joshua’s Eco-Challenge fanboyism saved the day after a shocking collision at the start of the race
• His struggle with the heat
• Joshua’s proudest moment of navigation
• Team US Military’s progression in the race
• Eco-Challenge lore from Bear Grylls that led to a huge mistake
• What his team affirmed for him about teamwork
• The concept of the “Yes Year” + 3 things that stop people from saying yes
• How Joshua embraces fear and turns it into growth and achievement
• The power of gratitude, especially in Eco-Challenge

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