#61 Chris Bertish Is All In: Paddling the Atlantic Solo, and Fear, Failure & Finding Strength in the Unknown

At 50, Chris Bertish has built his life on pushing the boundaries of human endurance. From conquering Mavericks with no sleep and borrowed gear to paddling 4,600 miles across the Atlantic solo, his story is proof that commitment, mindset, and resilience can rewrite what we think is possible.

In this storytelling episode, Chris takes us inside his biggest challenges—the brutal storms, the mental battles, and the moments of absolute clarity that only come from pushing beyond fear.

🔥 In this episode, we cover:
✅ What it’s really like to paddle across an ocean alone for 93 days—the exhaustion, the fear, and the breakthroughs.
✅ A masterclass on visualization—how Chris mentally “blueprints” success before it happens.
✅ The fine line between courage and recklessness—and how to know when to push forward or step back.
✅ How fear is actually a guidepost, not a roadblock.
✅ The “all in” philosophy—what it means to truly commit to something bigger than yourself.

📚 Learn More About His Journey

Chris has shared his life and lessons through books and films that capture his record-breaking expeditions. The've been a huge inspiration to me! 

📖 All In – Chris’s latest book, revealing the mindset, discipline, and commitment that fueled his Atlantic crossing.

🎥 Ocean Driven – A powerful documentary about Chris’s journey to winning Mavericks, overcoming self-doubt, and proving the impossible is possible.

🎥 Last Known Coordinates – A behind-the-scenes look at his solo Atlantic crossing, capturing the grit, solitude, and triumph of one of the most daring expeditions ever attempted.

🎙️ Connect with Chris Bertish

🌎 Website: ChrisBertish.co
📸 Instagram: @ChrisBertish
📘 Facebook: Official Chris Bertish
🎥 YouTube: Chris Bertish Official

If you want to support Chris’s future expeditions or bring his powerful message to your event, visit ChrisBertish.com or reach out directly at [email protected].

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