The James Brown Commentary

Why Alex Honnold Would Scale a Skyscraper for Free!


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Have you heard of Alex Arnold? He’s the daredevil who scaled 101 stories in Taipei in under two hours, and get this – it was for a Netflix gig! Now, I thought he was a little bonkers for taking on such a wild challenge, but then he hit me with a bombshell: he’d have climbed that skyscraper even without the camera crews or the cash, just for the sheer thrill of it. It got me thinking about how many of us hold back unless we’ve got an audience or someone pushing us. I mean, why wait for someone to tell you to chase your dreams? Join me as we dive into the exhilarating world of taking leaps of faith, and let’s chat about the bold moves we’re all contemplating. Don’t forget to share your own stories with me at jamesabrown.net! Alex Arnold isn't just a name; he’s a force of nature! Ever heard of the dude who climbed 101 stories in Taipei faster than I can finish my morning coffee? Yep, that’s him—on Netflix, no less! We dive into the wild world of extreme climbing and how Alex got paid a cool $500,000 for his epic stunt. Sounds like a hefty sum, right? But here’s the kicker: Alex said he would’ve done it for free! Can you believe that? The sheer thrill of climbing that skyscraper was enough for him. It's like he was saying, 'Forget the money; I just want to see if I can do it!' And honestly, who among us hasn’t thought about chasing a wild dream just for the fun of it? We often hesitate unless someone’s watching or pushing us, but Alex is that rare breed who chases his passions unapologetically. So, what about you? What’s your leap of faith? Hit me up at jamesabrown.net and let’s chat about those wild ideas we all have but sometimes hold back on. Remember, I’m James A. Brown, and I’m here to inspire you to leap into your dreams!

Takeaways:

  1. Alex Arnold climbed 101 stories in Taipei in under two hours, and wow, that's wild!
  2. He'd do it all again, without cameras or contracts, just for the thrill—talk about passion!
  3. Most of us wait for someone to give us permission to chase our dreams, but should we?
  4. The episode challenges us to consider our own leaps of faith and what dreams we pursue.
  5. It’s all about asking ourselves: what amazing things could we achieve if we just tried?
  6. We often hold back unless someone is watching, but what if we stepped out of that box?

Links referenced in this episode:

  1. jamesabrown.net

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The James Brown CommentaryBy James A. Brown