Ben Askren is a former Olympic wrestler and former MMA champion. What is it like to come face-to-face with death and make it back? Ben went from being on top of the world to needing a double lung transplant just to survive. What actually happened to him, what did he endure during his recovery, and how did the experience reshape his perspective on life? Expect to learn what actually happened to Ben these past 18 months, how low his health went, the biggest lessons Ben has held onto over the last year, what Ben thought about when he was that close to death, how surviving and recovering changed his thoughts on faith and fatherhood, and much more… - Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get up to 70% off during Gymshark's Summer Sale at https://gym.sh/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM10) Get 15% off your first order of my favourite Non-Alcoholic Brew at https://athleticbrewing.com/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com - 0:00 The Crazy Story Behind Ben’s Double Lung Transplant 5:01 What Happened After Ben Blacked Out? 8:27 How Do You Breathe Without Lungs? 10:38 The Hidden Danger of Necrotising Pneumonia 12:27 The Long Road Back to Health 17:30 Waking Up to a Second Chance at Life 21:35 How to Stay Strong Through Illness 26:40 How Near-Death Changed Ben’s Priorities 33:29 Has Ben’s Definition of Success Changed? 37:26 Why Wrestlers Are Mentally Different 41:44 Talent vs Hard Work: What Brings You Success? 48:24 How to Stop the Pressure Getting to You 57:38 Choose Your Own Legacy 01:04:01 Where to Find Ben - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spotify.modernwisdom.com or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.modernwisdom.com Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/