Akshay Nanavati In this conversation, Akshay Nanavati shares his journey from a self-destructive lifestyle to finding purpose and meaning through extreme experiences. He discusses the trigger that led him to join the Marines and the profound impact of witnessing acts of courage and self-sacrifice. Akshay emphasizes the importance of exposure to new experiences and the power of reframing struggles as fuel for personal growth. He also explores the duality of life and the need for both darkness and light. The conversation highlights the significance of connection, solitude, and finding the gift in sadness. Akshay's pursuit of extreme ultra sports and his upcoming polar expedition demonstrates his commitment to pushing boundaries and embracing the unknown. Join our free fb group for weekly live calls: https://stan.store/Matthewpvincent notdeadyet.com ndylife.com Best Shorts to Train In: https://www.notdeadyet.com/collections/goat-training-shorts Video of Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz-3Al1WFD9-ZVYsWL0k8B2MceAqCesRX Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fearvana/ https://www.instagram.com/matthewpvincent/ https://www.instagram.com/notdeadyet_podcast/ Sponsors: Not Dead Yet- Code NDY 10% off Onnit - Onnit.com/mattvincent 10% off Stay Classy Meats - Code NDY 10% off Nutrition Solutions - Code NDY $20 off Cold Plunge - Code NDY to save Daily Destroyer - team training and programming https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/Matt%20Vincent?attrib=445833-pod Core Medical Group - http://coremedicalgrp.com/matt Sunlighten Saunas - https://www.sunlighten.com/?leadsource=Matt-Vincent&utm_source=Matt-Vincent&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=Matt-Vincent