Daniel Stih: How to think like a rocket scientist with an actual rocket scientist

In this high-altitude, high-IQ episode, I sat down with Daniel Stih, rocket scientist, best-selling author, and the only man to summit 30 previously unclimbed mountains in America.

For three intense hours, these two Daniels dive deep into:

🚀 How to think like a rocket scientist to make difficult problems solveable

🧠 How scientific thinking and wilderness mastery can foster unicorn level thinking

📚 What it takes to write books that challenge institutions—and why he does it

🥊 His lifelong rebellion against conventional paths, and what leaders can learn from it

🌍 The survival mindset: How to think, move, and decide when you’re truly alone at the edge of the world

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Founder Alexandrian

Daniel Karim

Podcast Host

SPECIAL GUEST

Daniel Stih

Daniel Stih is a modern-day Renaissance man whose life defies conventional boundaries. An aerospace engineer by training, he co-founded a startup and contributed to Motorola’s achievement of the Malcolm Baldrige Award. Beyond engineering, Daniel is a record-setting mountain climber, having completed over 30 first ascents of previously unclimbed mountains in America, including nine in Zion National Park . Daniel’s multifaceted career also encompasses roles as a best-selling author, songwriter, and certified NLP coach. He hosts The Daniel Stih Podcast, where he explores innovative ideas and unconventional thinking across various domains, from science and art to personal development . His book, Because You Can: How to Succeed Under Difficult Circumstances, delves into the principles that guided him through his mountain-climbing feats and offers insights into overcoming fear and pioneering one’s path . Daniel’s unique approach to problem-solving and his diverse experiences make him a compelling figure for discussions on innovation, resilience, and purposeful living.