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The Man Who Laughs in the Face of Impossible!

The Hard Way With Joe De Sena

About this episode

In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with one of the most unstoppable humans on the planet—a former Gurkha and UK Special Forces operator, Nims Purja, who walked away from a military pension to chase a dream the world called impossible.

Discover how he shattered mountaineering records, rescued stranded climbers on Everest, and turned purpose into power when no one believed in him. From brutal discipline to next-level mindset shifts, this is your blueprint for doing what others won't—even when everything's on the line.

If you've ever wanted to quit, play small, or wait for the "right time"—watch this first.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:42 Meet Nims Purja

01:16 Early Life and Joining the Gurkhas

02:27 What Makes a Gurkha Different

03:28 How to Level Up Like a Gurkha

06:39 The Betrayal on Kanchenjunga

10:05 The Power of Purpose

12:05 The Next Big Goal

14:23 3 Rules for Success in Life

15:46 Climbing K2 with No Oxygen

17:03 Climbing 14 Peaks in 26 Days

19:05 Final Thoughts

Connect to Nims Purja:

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Website: https://www.nimsdai.com/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nimsdai

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NimsPurja

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/nirmal-nimsdai-purja-392320209

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nims_Dai/featured

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Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/nimsdai

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