# @richroll on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DT8Rm7Biaex
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/54375910-richroll-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-01-25T17:40:16.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** rich roll (@richroll) — https://gondola.cc/richroll

## Caption

A few thoughts on alexhonnold and what his Taipei feat means. First in the context of our fraught political moment of violence and division. And second as a hopeful and unifying moment that not only left all of us breathless but also reflecting on our own relationship with risk, potential, and what’s possible when you let go of the safety net and commit yourself to mastery. 

While it feels weird to celebrate Alex’s accomplishment amidst the unconstitutional chaos, authoritarian police state overreach, and heartbreaking violence we are simultaneously bearing witness to, I also think it’s important to take in the message Alex had delivered to all of us.

The human spirit is boundless. And when paired with hope, astounding things are possible. 

Final note: I’m hosting Alex in his first post-Taipei podcast, which we will be streaming live on YouTube before a live audience on February 3 at 2pm PST. The link to watch and be notified of the broadcast can be found by clicking the link in my bio. 

#SkyscraperLIVE #AlexHonnold #Taipei101 #FreeSolo #Netflix netflix netflixsports

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netflix, freesolo, skyscraperlive, alexhonnold, taipei101

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