In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Kiefer Gilbert (bartender turned programmer, entrepreneur, coach, and ultra runner) to explore the deep psychology behind running 100+ miles, staying sober, and chasing the edges of human potential. We dive into addiction, discipline, fatherhood, faith, chaos, and what it really means to find yourself when you’re miles beyond comfort.
Key Takeaways
- Ultra running forces you to face the truth; there’s nowhere to hide from yourself.
- Sobriety and endurance share the same engine: honesty, discipline, and ownership.
- You can’t half-do anything in life; full commitment is the only path.
- Pushing limits reveals what matters most: family, purpose, and alignment.
- The right relationships don’t hold you back. They hold space while you evolve.
Quotes
• “Any endeavor that asks everything of you will show you everything you’re not.” – Kiefer
• “If you don’t want it for you, it won’t happen.” – Kiefer
• “The universe will test you to see if you really want the thing you say you want.” – Mycal
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IG: @kiefermadness
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