3 Things Martin Learned Almost Dying on a Mountain Bike (Ep. 229)

Sometimes we need something unexpected to come and shake up our perspective. We talk about a few life lessons after a close call on a mountain bike.
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Things mentioned in this episode:

How Much Owning a Home Will ACTUALLY Cost You (Ep. 225)
Seth's Bike Hacks on YouTube
The Hedonic Treadmill (Ep. 226)
Thomas' Top 10 Favorite Podcasts (Ep. 228)
What I Learned From Almost Dying On The Side Of The Road

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - What happened to Martin?
0:22:56 - Facing your fears head-on
0:30:11 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)
0:32:36 - Sponsor: Todoist (Managing your tasks)
0:34:23 - Relying on positive motivators rather than negative ones
0:37:47 - Taking breaks from being disciplined
0:41:55 - Closing thoughts on Martin's experience and bike safety tips
0:55:45 - Conclusion

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