You don’t have to hang off El Capitan to apply Honnold’s lessons. Here are three takeaway tips for your daily grind:
1. Focus on the process, not the outcome. Honnold rehearsed El Capitan’s moves 60+ times. He didn’t think about the top; he thought about the next hold. In your life, that means breaking big goals into tiny, repeatable actions.
2. Embrace imperfect preparation. Honnold once said, “I don’t have a plan B. It’s not that I don’t get scared. I just don’t let it stop me.” You can prepare for anything, but success sometimes requires saying, “I’m ready enough.”
Alex Honnold Filmed In National Geographic’S ‚Free Solo‘ Movie – NAPJLY
3. Negotiate like you’re hanging by your fingertips. Honnold’s team negotiated a profit-sharing deal for the film. If you’re a freelancer or creative, ask for a piece of the upside—not just a flat fee. You might be worth more than you think.
