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Overcoming Tragedy to the 2x World Record Holder and Beyond with Colin O'Brady
What does it take to stop you from reaching your goals? Are you someone who gives up easily or can you find the strength and determination to push forward in the face of adversity? Why do some people have a “can-do” attitude no matter what obstacles come their way? What is it that makes the difference? You’re about to hear one man’s story that will answer these questions and more about the human spirit and the amazing resilience of the human body.
Colin O’Brady is an endurance athlete from Portland, Oregon. He is a two-time record holder, completing the Explorers Grand Slam in a world-record time of 139 days. This challenge has climbers reaching the tallest peak on all seven continents and skiing the last degree to both North and South Poles. Colin is the only person to reach all seven summits in less than 120 days. Fewer than 50 people have ever completed the Explorers Grand Slam, and only 4 have ever done it in under one year’s time. Almost ten years ago, Colin overcame a tragic accident that left him with severe 3rd degree burns and with the news from doctors that he would never walk normally again. Colin has proved those doctors wrong in SO many ways. He is currently on a quest to break another record by climbing the highest peak in each of the 50 states this summer. Visit his website to learn how you can join him when he comes to a mountain near you!
In this episode we learn:
- Colin’s experiences in the 29029 Challenge on Stratton Mountain in Vermont
- Colin’s journey as a West Coast hippie who set off to explore the world with his backpack and a surfboard
- The tragic accident in Thailand, when Colin jumped a flaming jump rope and caught fire
- Colin’s mother’s relentless positivity that helped him focus on his goals during his painful recovery
- The three-week span that saw him win the Chicago Triathlon, obtain a sponsor, quit his job, and move to Australia as a professional triathlete
- When Colin set his sights on the Explorers Grand Slam and started his non-profit, Beyond 7/2
- Colin’s newest challenge in climbing the highest peak in each of the 50 states
- How Colin has dealt with grief, pain, and struggles to move forward with a growth mindset
Episode Resources:
www.trafficmasterylive.com
www.colinobrady.com
www.20310.madeofchallenges.com
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By Ed O'KeefeWhat does it take to stop you from reaching your goals? Are you someone who gives up easily or can you find the strength and determination to push forward in the face of adversity? Why do some people have a “can-do” attitude no matter what obstacles come their way? What is it that makes the difference? You’re about to hear one man’s story that will answer these questions and more about the human spirit and the amazing resilience of the human body.
Colin O’Brady is an endurance athlete from Portland, Oregon. He is a two-time record holder, completing the Explorers Grand Slam in a world-record time of 139 days. This challenge has climbers reaching the tallest peak on all seven continents and skiing the last degree to both North and South Poles. Colin is the only person to reach all seven summits in less than 120 days. Fewer than 50 people have ever completed the Explorers Grand Slam, and only 4 have ever done it in under one year’s time. Almost ten years ago, Colin overcame a tragic accident that left him with severe 3rd degree burns and with the news from doctors that he would never walk normally again. Colin has proved those doctors wrong in SO many ways. He is currently on a quest to break another record by climbing the highest peak in each of the 50 states this summer. Visit his website to learn how you can join him when he comes to a mountain near you!
In this episode we learn:
- Colin’s experiences in the 29029 Challenge on Stratton Mountain in Vermont
- Colin’s journey as a West Coast hippie who set off to explore the world with his backpack and a surfboard
- The tragic accident in Thailand, when Colin jumped a flaming jump rope and caught fire
- Colin’s mother’s relentless positivity that helped him focus on his goals during his painful recovery
- The three-week span that saw him win the Chicago Triathlon, obtain a sponsor, quit his job, and move to Australia as a professional triathlete
- When Colin set his sights on the Explorers Grand Slam and started his non-profit, Beyond 7/2
- Colin’s newest challenge in climbing the highest peak in each of the 50 states
- How Colin has dealt with grief, pain, and struggles to move forward with a growth mindset
Episode Resources:
www.trafficmasterylive.com
www.colinobrady.com
www.20310.madeofchallenges.com