Former test pilot Eric Farewell shares his experiences with aviation accidents, including several near-fatal crashes and emergency landings. Eric discusses the fine line between life and death when flying, offering insights from each close call. He talks about his personal journey through resilience and recovery, and his outlook on pain, endurance, and the power of confronting fears. This episode is about overcoming adversity and thriving in spite of it!Chapters:00:00:00 - Opening Thrills: The Adventure Begins00:00:43 - Tales of Sky High Disasters00:02:15 - Survivor's Instinct: When Pilots Prevail00:05:37 - Resilience Amidst Ruin00:07:00 - Harmony: Life, Work, and Family00:08:30 - Challenges at the Crossroads of Career and Family00:11:54 - Personal Triumphs: Beyond Professional Success00:15:22 - Emotional Intelligence: Tools for Life00:20:08 - Mastering Emotions, Mastering Life00:24:01 - Freedom Through Expression00:25:03 - Unleashing Anguish: Primal Screams00:26:15 - Confronting Painkiller Perils00:28:20 - Transformative Traumas00:30:17 - Cherishing Kinship Amidst Chaos00:33:27 - Legacy of Giving: Life's True Purpose00:36:32 - Simple Joys, Profound Happiness00:40:09 - Soundtracks and Scripts That Shaped Me00:42:42 - Front Row to Fatherhood00:45:32 - Eternal Optimism: Closing ReflectionsLinks And Resources:Eric on LinkedInEric on InstagramAviator ParamotorFarewell to Normal by Eric FarewellBook Recommendations:No More Mr. Nice Guy by Dr. Robert GloverThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Eternal Optimist? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!

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