135. The Importance of Doing Hard Things and Planned GRIT with Bassam Tarazi

In this episode of The Antonio Neves Show, Antonio talks to adventurer and author Bassam Tarazi about the importance of doing hard things, planned grit, and the value of taking risks and trying new things. Bassam has traveled to over 75 countries and is the author of ‘Borders, Bandits, and Baby Wipes - A Big Adventure In A Tiny Car.’ Some of Bassam’s adventures include trekking Alaskan Denali, reaching Everest Basecamp, wild experiences in Borneo, and getting seasick on an ice-breaking ship in Antarctica.   Connect with Antonio Download The 7X7 Method: https://theantonioneves.com/the-7x7-method-b/ Sign-Up For Man Morning: https://www.manmorning.com/subscribe Executive Coaching: https://theantonioneves.com/executive-coach-for-leaders/ Hire Me To Speak To Your Company: https://theantonioneves.com/best-leadership-keynote-speaker/ Buy Stop Living On Autopilot: https://theantonioneves.com/stop-living-on-autopilot-book/ Quick Links: Bassam’s Website: https://www.bassam.com/Bassam’s TEDx Talk - 1,000 Miles of Planned Grit: https://www.ted.com/talks/bassam_tarazi_10_000_miles_of_planned_grit Bassam’s Book Borders, Bandits, and Baby Wipes - A Big Adventure In A Tiny Car: https://amzn.to/49a5yjm Let's Connect on Social Media Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/theantonioneves Connect on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/theantonioneves Connect on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theantonioneves Connect on X: http://www.twitter.com/theantonioneves   QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY Welcome back the one and only Bassam Tarazi! Why Bassam lives such and interesting life  How Bassam has architected his life to work full time yet still live to the fullest  Why you should never feel bad for putting yourself first Examples of how Antonio and his wife protect their work-life balance  A look inside Bassam's epic 10,000 miles trip and the book that came from it When Bassam was briefly accused of being a Russian spy  The power of being thankful for the small things  What GRIT means to Bassam and how it can unlock adventure in your life  Why you should never take your US passport for granted  The feeling of being uncomfortable is not always a bad thing The power comes with finishing, not starting  What “relationship discomfort” is and why it’s actually healthy The true essence of friendly and how to cultivate deep relationships  You probably aren’t burnt out; you are actually bored The next adventure Bassam is gearing up for