Former test pilot Eric Farewell shares his experiences with aviation accidents, including several near-fatal crashes and emergency landings. Eric discusses the fine line between life and death when flying, offering insights from each close call. He talks about his personal journey through resilience and recovery, and his outlook on pain, endurance, and the power of confronting fears. This episode is about overcoming adversity and thriving in spite of it!

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Opening Thrills: The Adventure Begins
• 00:00:43 - Tales of Sky High Disasters
• 00:02:15 - Survivor's Instinct: When Pilots Prevail
• 00:05:37 - Resilience Amidst Ruin
• 00:07:00 - Harmony: Life, Work, and Family
• 00:08:30 - Challenges at the Crossroads of Career and Family
• 00:11:54 - Personal Triumphs: Beyond Professional Success
• 00:15:22 - Emotional Intelligence: Tools for Life
• 00:20:08 - Mastering Emotions, Mastering Life
• 00:24:01 - Freedom Through Expression
• 00:25:03 - Unleashing Anguish: Primal Screams
• 00:26:15 - Confronting Painkiller Perils
• 00:28:20 - Transformative Traumas
• 00:30:17 - Cherishing Kinship Amidst Chaos
• 00:33:27 - Legacy of Giving: Life's True Purpose
• 00:36:32 - Simple Joys, Profound Happiness
• 00:40:09 - Soundtracks and Scripts That Shaped Me
• 00:42:42 - Front Row to Fatherhood
• 00:45:32 - Eternal Optimism: Closing Reflections

Links And Resources:

• Eric on LinkedIn
• Eric on Instagram
• Aviator Paramotor
• Farewell to Normal by Eric Farewell

Book Recommendations:

• No More Mr. Nice Guy by Dr. Robert Glover

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