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The Andrew Holland PodcastEpisode 54 - Part 2 - The Fearvana Mentality - Akshay NanavatiIn Part 2 of Andrew's conversation with Akshay Nanavati, a former Marine and Founder and CEO of Fearvana, Akshay discusses his upcoming expedition to Antarctica, where he will attempt a solo ski crossing of the entire continent. Through his journey, Akshay aims to awaken his own inner divinity and bring back wisdom to help others who are suffering. Akshay Nanavati discusses finding motivation and resonance, the existence of God, the challenges of Antarctica, and the importance of suffering and self-transcendence. He shares practical advice for overcoming monotony and finding purpose, including embracing fear, stillness, and social connections. Akshay also talks...2024-01-1750 minThe Andrew Holland PodcastEpisode 53 - Part 1 - The Fearvana Mentality - Akshay NanavatiAkshay Nanavati, a former Marine, and the Founder and CEO of Fearvana, shares his journey from a troubled youth to finding purpose and meaning through his experiences in the military. He discusses the impact of the movie Black Hawk Down on his decision to join the Marines and the intense and paradoxically peaceful nature of war. Akshay opens up about his struggles with alcoholism and the turning point that led him to reframe his relationship with suffering. He emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of one's reality and choosing to honor the lives of those lost by living a...2024-01-101h 19