Ep. 59: Misogi Challenge with Kenan Jackson

Ep. 59: Misogi Challenge with Kenan Jackson

From Ahi Va by Driftwood Outdoors

May 1, 2026 · 2h 4m

About this episode

The episode explores the concept of the Misogi challenge and its significance in personal growth through a conversation between host Jesse Deubel and guest Kenan Jackson.

In his book, "The Comfort Crisis," author Michael Easter writes, "Doing physically hard things is an enormous life hack. Do hard things and the rest of life gets easier and you appreciate it all the more.” In the book, he goes into great detail as to what a Misogi challenge is and what differentiates it from the plethora of other challenges we all face on a regular basis. The first rule of a Misogi is that it has to be really, really hard. In fact, when choosing to embark on a Misogi challenge there should be at least a 50% chance that you will fail. The second rule of the Misogi is don't die. As podcast host, Jesse Deubel was scaling the side of a near-vertical cliff following the route chosen by this podcast's guest, Kenan Jackson, it was that second rule that weighed heavy on Jesse's mind. As if he could sense Jesse's concern, Kenan paused his ascent and looked back and said to Jesse, "This reminds me of skydiving." "Why, because we should probably be wearing parachutes?" Jesse responded. Kenan laughed and explained that just as when he's jumped from airplanes the heightened adrenaline and mental awareness of being in a position where the continuation of life is not guaranteed…

People in this episode

Host: Jesse Deubel

Guest: Kenan Jackson

Topics covered

  • Misogi challenge
  • adventure
  • personal growth
  • physical challenges
  • skydiving
  • mental awareness

Keywords

  • Misogi
  • adventure
  • physical challenges
  • skydiving
  • personal growth
  • The Comfort Crisis

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Comfort Crisis

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