Aaron Volpatti is an Author, Cognitive Performance and Injury Coach, Speaker, retired NHL player, and burn survivor. He is a pioneer in Cinematic Visualization and performance mindset.

After a horrific campfire accident in 2005, Aaron was airlifted to Vancouver General Hospital. He suffered second and third-degree burns to 40% of his body and was told his hockey career was over. He faced insurmountable odds.

After several surgeries and a gruesome recovery, he returned to the ice four months after his injury and signed with the Vancouver Canucks five years later. In his 5th season with the Washington Capitals, Aaron was hit from behind and underwent a spinal fusion surgery that forced him to retire.

His successes wouldn’t have been possible without the powerful visualization practice he developed. He wrote his own story and visualized it every day. This practice has taken him to the highest level in professional sports—and saved his life.

Listen in for some great takeaways about facing adversity and how important your mindset is to your success.

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• Summoning the strength to pursue his dreams after a horrific injury [4:55]
• Learning about cinematic mind-mapping visualization [15:02] 
• Get your copy of “Financial Planning Made Personal” [19:49] 
• What compelled Aaron to major in human biology? [20:30] 
• Aaron’s advice for navigating life after hockey [22:44] 
• Why Aaron wrote, “Fighter: Defying The NHL Odds” [25:20] 
• Aaron’s advice for young hockey players and their parents [27:47] 
• How can we continue to help the hockey culture evolve? [31:50]
• What Aaron did today that put him in the right mindset for success [34:16]

Resources & People Mentioned

• Get your copy of “Financial Planning Made Personal” 
• Life After the NHL with Cody Bass, Episode #89
• Matterhorn Fit with Ryan Vesce, Episode #118
• UMass Transfer to NHL Reporter with Jonny Lazarus, Episode #154
• Fleury 14, Episode #63
• Aaron’s book: “Fighter: Defying The NHL Odds”

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