How to Prepare for the Impossible | From Hospitalisation to Achieving Greatness | Expert Coach Phil Daru Explains What It Actually Takes

There is a point where pushing your limits goes from a test of endurance to a fight for survival. Expert UFC coach Phil Daru found that exact edge when his first attempt at a 100-mile ruck march carrying a 50-pound backpack ended in kidney failure, broken feet, and a stark hospital bed realization. In this episode, Jordan sits down with Phil for an incredibly raw conversation about the gruelling realities of his monumental challenge to raise money for US veterans. He holds nothing back as he explains how unchecked arrogance and a blistering pace derailed his first attempt, and how an absolute surrender to humility, faith, and strategic planning allowed him to finally conquer the distance. This conversation strips away the typical bravado of endurance sports. Phil discusses the mentality of walking alone in the dark, the emotional weight of having loved ones doubt you, and how channelling that mentality helped him reframe fear into unshakeable forward momentum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices