Episode 46

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17th Sep 2024

Ep 46: Summits, Startups, and Success

What does it take to continually start over and succeed in both extreme sports and entrepreneurship?

In this episode, Dan Nicholson interviews Wilson Kriegel, a serial entrepreneur and endurance athlete with a remarkable story. Wilson shares how he navigated adversity, founded multiple companies, and climbed some of the world’s toughest summits. He discusses his unique approach to managing risk, balancing physical and intellectual challenges, and how embracing neuroplasticity helped him transform his life from a challenging childhood to becoming a high achiever. This conversation dives into resilience, mindset, and the importance of continually evolving, both in life and business.

Key Takeaways:


  1. Starting Over Builds Resilience: Wilson emphasizes the power of starting over and pushing yourself into uncomfortable situations to grow stronger mentally and physically.
  2. Risk Is Inevitable: According to Wilson, not taking risks is the greatest risk of all. Embracing risk leads to the most meaningful accomplishments in life.
  3. Physical Challenges Enhance Mental Strength: Wilson found that his physical endeavors in endurance sports helped shape his intellectual growth and success in business.
  4. Accountability Is Key: Personal accountability and resilience are foundational for overcoming adversity and reaching new heights in both personal and professional realms.
  5. Constant Learning and Evolving: Wilson stresses the importance of never becoming stagnant and continually evolving both your mindset and skill set to succeed at higher levels.


Quote from Wilson Kriegel:

"The biggest risk of it all is the regret of not living things that you can live and achieve. The burden of that is unbearable."


How to Reach Wilson Kriegel:


You can connect with Wilson Kriegel via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilsondk/


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