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“As humans, we have so much capacity.” – Colin O’Brady
In this first Paternity Leave episode, we listen to the Life Athletics Podcast by Nik Wood where he talks with Colin O’Brady, a professional endurance athlete, public speaker, and a holder of world records.
Colin holds the record for the fastest man to complete the Explorers Grand Slam, having finished it in just 139 days. In the process, he also became the fastest man to climb The Seven Summits, completing everything in 132 days. As if these weren’t enough, he became the first person to ever Snapchat from the summit of Everest!
He once met an accident and was told that he would never be able to walk again. That, however, didn’t stop him from reaching the summit of his dreams. Listen and be inspired in this episode where Colin shares how his determination led him to not only break records but also become a bridge for other people in achieving their dreams.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Colin’s accident in Thailand and the support his mother gave him
- How Colin started his journey as an endurance athlete
- What Colin went through to earn his world records
- How Colin is now inspiring others to achieve their dreams
Quotes:
“As humans, we have so much capacity.” – Colin O’Brady
“‘This is not permanent’, which allows me again to not suffer as much in the moment even when it is painful.” – Colin O’Brady
“The most meaningful things in life are things that require a little bit of struggle, a little of sweat, a little bit of challenge.” – Colin O’Brady
“The things that you look back on your life, the things that are the most meaningful oftentimes require a little bit of challenge up on the way to really fully realize the entire experience.” – Colin O’Brady
“’What are the things that apply across the board?’ And what I’ve realized is being in service to others and being around other people that are on their journeys.” – Colin O’Brady
“I think there is so much to learn in these quiet moments of the in-between that really fuel the next step, not because you should set the next goal but to be intentional about the way you spend your time and with your life.” – Colin O’Brady
“Look within, before you look without.” – Colin O’Brady
“Look for what really lights you up… and go after that with all your heart.” – Colin O’Brady
Continue the Adventure
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