Aaron Kong is quite the interesting fella—From his ascension to the #1 ranked player in “World of Warcraft” to his participation in multiple, grueling 100km+ races, Aaron is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of human performance. His travel stories, imbued with insights from teaching English around the world, are as captivating and ridiculous as his self-experiments with his own health and fitness. Currently working for a tech start-up as the 'Chief Strategy Officer', Aaron continues to juggle his eclectic interests with a 'min-max' lifestyle focused on sustaining his hobbies, travel, fitness, and career at the highest levels. On this episode of P2 Podcast, hosts Bryce Calvin and his guest Aaron Kong delve into the world of ultra marathons, self-experimentation, financial privacy, and crypto. Aaron shares his story of learning about ultra marathons from a girl on a train in Switzerland and how he believes people often quit before reaching their limits, while Bryce discusses his own fitness experiments and the potential of blockchain technology to address financial exclusion. The conversation also covers specific examples of efficient Japanese culture, Aaron's role at Osmosis, and the pros and cons of pushing oneself to achieve difficult goals. Tune in to this fascinating episode for a thought-provoking discussion on a variety of topics.
