Alex Lang has an extraordinary ability to get the most out of life. This was already evident when he worked as a mining engineer, disregarding comfort and convenience for the sake of adventure, and seizing every opportunity to travel the world. It has become even more obvious in his current life, as he’s overcome severe health challenges to become a brain cancer survivor, family man, and Masters student. How does he do it!? Alex’s charming Aussie wit permeates the conversation as he shares insights about the power of practiced resilience, importance of support networks, and the study of positive psychology. His To-Do List is definitely cooler than the average, as are the friendly jabs he throws at Trevor.

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The following are links to content referenced in this episode:

Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology: https://theflourishingcenter.com/capp/ Life saving and life changing.

Neuro plasticity: (inspiration to move to London become cab driver) https://youtu.be/2c5aTlq3nYI CBC.

The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science https://a.co/d/fZF3D48

Positive Psychology: Dr Martin Seligman https://youtu.be/9FBxfd7DL3E TED talk https://psychology.sas.upenn.edu/people/martin-seligman

Resilience: Keen Reivich: https://youtu.be/ukd5rIkAxjU

Books: 

Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being https://a.co/d/jkHRboM

Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life https://a.co/d/fTcyjXZ

The Resilience Factor: 7 Keys to Finding Your Inner Strength and Overcoming Life's Hurdles https://a.co/d/j3hmqR6

100 things bucket list friend (Seb Terry) https://youtu.be/flFsEaFiHdk Ted talk. http://100things.com.au/seb/the-100-things-list

Andrew Huberman Podcast https://hubermanlab.com/