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The Next Step Won't Kill You: Flow Lessons from the Iron Cowboy


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What happens when you reach such extreme states of pain that you start having out-of-body experiences?


Join us for a fascinating conversation with James Lawrence (aka the Iron Cowboy) about redefining human limits, managing pain through flow states, and what happens when you push beyond what doctors claim is impossible. 


James shares his raw truth about overcoming the voice of doubt, achieving out-of-body flow experiences, and why your next step won't kill you—even when everything in your body screams otherwise. 


From his early days riding a Ferris wheel for ten straight days in a contest of who could stay bored the longest to becoming a world record holder, this is a masterclass in human potential. 


In This Episode:

05:04 The Journey to Endurance Sports

10:04 Understanding Flow States

14:53 Managing the Internal Bully

19:58 The 50-50-50 Challenge

25:06 The Conquer 100 Experience

36:37 The Power of Flow in Peak Performance

38:11 Mastering Monotony for Success

40:19 Embracing the Impossible

50:15 Mindset and Resilience

56:39 Recovery and Adaptation

01:01:35 Intuition and Flow Experiences


About The Guest:

James Lawrence, more commonly known as the Iron Cowboy, is a world-renowned speaker, endurance athlete, 2x author, and 2x documentary subject.


He received his nickname from the public after he started to wear a cowboy hat during races to be recognized by his children.


With two Guinness world records under his belt, James and his family attempted to do something every person deemed impossible, the 50/50/50.


However, that wasn't enough to satisfy him. On June 8, 2021, James achieved a remarkable milestone known as the Conquer 100—a series of 100 consecutive full-distance triathlons, as coined by the team. 


Sports Illustrated ranked James in the top 50 fittest freaks with Lebron James and Connor McGregor, two of James' favorite athletes. 


Originally from Calgary, Canada, he now lives in Utah with his wife, Sunny, and their five children. His family plays a crucial role in his endeavors, providing unwavering support through his remarkable journey. 


Episode Resources:

Book: Iron Hope: Lessons Learned from Conquering the Impossible - January 21, 2025

Website: Ironcowboy.com

Social: @ironcowboyjames

Learn more: https://linktr.ee/ironcowboyjames


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