• Mike Bates on Lessons Learned Rowing an Ocean

  • Apr 6 2023
  • Length: 47 mins
  • Podcast

Mike Bates on Lessons Learned Rowing an Ocean

  • Summary

  • In this episode, I caught back up with Mike Bates who recently returned from a 3,000 mile row across the Atlantic Ocean. Mike took on this incredible challenge to raise money for the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Leeds General Infirmary. In our conversation, we discuss his dangerous journey across the sea, how to overcome constraints, the power of human connection, global issues facing middle aged men today, and much more.

    If you are thinking about taking on a big quest in your life, this episode is sure to be full of advice to get you started. From the courage it takes to start your quest, to the strength to complete it, and everything in between - Mike shares his inspiring story that has raised over $225,000 for a cause that saved his son's life a decade ago.

    Topics & Questions

    00:00 Podcast Introduction

    00:58 What did you wish you knew before embarking on this quest?

    03:21 How to view constraints when taking on difficult challenges

    06:31 The start of the row

    10:43 The risk involved with the row

    15:22 Lessons learned on the ocean

    16:55 The power of human connection

    24:42 The challenge facing middle aged men today

    33:46 Sleep deprivation

    38:35 Questions from university students

    42:26 Advice for young professionals


    Show Links

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    Website

    https://mikebates.uk/


    Related Links:

    Leeds Hospital Charity - https://www.leedshospitalscharity.org.uk/

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