#038 - Ray Zahab - Breaking Habits, Beating Cancer, & Becoming Your Best Self

The Outworker

From smoking two packs of cigarettes a day to ultra-marathon greatness, Ray Zahab's journey is a testament to human resilience. In this episode, Ray shares his transformation from an unhealthy lifestyle to becoming an extraordinary endurance athlete who has run across the Sahara and faced extreme challenges—including battling cancer. Hear how patience, perseverance, and a willingness to push beyond perceived limitations can completely reshape who we can truly become.
Timestamps:
00:00 Smoking 2 Packs Of Cigarettes A Day
04:07 Quitting Smoking
06:08 Getting 1st Place In 1st Race
06:27 Receiving & Believing Your Greatness
10:10 Running Across The Sahara Desert
12:27 Nutrition & Fuel Running The Sahara
15:00 Diagnosed With Cancer
18:35 Near Death Experience
22:16 Who You Want To Become

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Chapters

1. Smoking 2 Packs Of Cigarettes A Day (00:00:00)

2. Quitting Smoking (00:04:07)

3. Getting 1st Place In First Race (00:06:08)

4. Receiving & Believing Your Greatness (00:06:27)

5. Running Across The Sahara Desert (00:10:10)

6. Nutrition & Fuel Running The Sahara (00:12:27)

7. Diagnosed With Cancer (00:15:00)

8. Near Death Experience (00:18:35)

9. Who You Want To Become (00:22:16)