Most people think they've hit their limits when they're actually nowhere close.
Alex Hutchinson returns to the show for his second appearance. As a journalist and author, he's spent years studying the science of human performance. His first book Endure was a New York Times bestseller.
His latest book, The Explorer's Gene, tackles a fundamental question: when do you push into unknown territory, and when do you stick with what works?
Today we explore the exploration versus exploitation dilemma - the choice athletes face every race between sticking with proven strategies or risking everything to test new approaches. The same decision defines careers, businesses, and life.
Alex's research reveals we have a \"central governor\" in our brains that pulls the plug early, protecting us from discomfort but also preventing breakthroughs.
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LINKS:
The Explorer's Gene book
Endure book
Alex's writing at Outside Magazine
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