Don’t Join an 80K Bike Race in South Africa Without Training. Or a Bike.

Failure isn’t the end. It’s often where success begins. In part two of the “Fall Fails” series, Ben Walters takes us to South Africa, where an 80K bike race on the wrong bike led to lessons about preparation, community, and the power of laughing at yourself.Discover why trying new things, even when you fail, builds resilience and joy.Book a complimentary 30-minute exploratory call:⁠https://calendly.com/ben-superpumped/30min⁠Website:⁠https://superpumped.com⁠Business launch readiness assessment:⁠https://launchreadyassessment.scoreapp.com⁠Socials and such:⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/superpumped/⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/superpumpedlife/⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@superpumpedlife⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/superpumped1⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@superpumped8⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-walters-165168365/⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ben.walters.77770⁠Chapters00:00 – Fall Fails Part 2: South Africa01:00 – Life-changing work post-apartheid02:20 – The friend who said “yes” to everything03:30 – Why I joined an 80K bike race04:45 – From leaderboard highs to total exhaustion06:30 – Wobbling to the finish line07:20 – Lesson 1: Try new things, even if you fail08:20 – Lesson 2: Preparation and tools matter10:10 – Lesson 3: Laugh at yourself and find community12:40 – Closing encouragementDisclaimer: The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical, mental health, financial, legal, or professional advice. Guest opinions are their own. Always consult with a qualified professional before making medical, health, business, investment, legal, or personal decisions.