020: Colin O’Brady, from being burned over 25% of his body to setting the world record of climbing the GRAND SLAM in 139 days.. episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 20, 2017 · 55 MIN

020: Colin O’Brady, from being burned over 25% of his body to setting the world record of climbing the GRAND SLAM in 139 days..

from Finding Your Summit · host Mark Pattison

Colin O’Brady was born in the Northwest and attended Yale University. After graduating from Yale, Colin made the decision to travel around the world; however, while in Thailand, Colin endured a serious accident with a kerosene jump rope, burning 25 percent of his body. Though doctors predicted he would never walk again, today, Colin has completed multiple triathlons, gained sponsorships, and become the speed record holder for climbing the seven summits in addition to the North and South Pole. In this episode, we will be discussing: How Colin’s roots in the Northwest fueled his need for adventure Colin’s decision to stray from the paved path and travel the world The tragedy that struck Colin in rural Thailand How Colin’s mother inspired him to look toward the future during recovery How Colin became a triathlete only 18 months after his injury Channeling positivity and making a plan to accomplish any goal How Colin’s first athletic sponsor found and invested in him Colin’s mission to spread a message by beating multiple world records The subtle things Colin had to do to keep himself healthy while climbing Colin’s big plans for the future Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Change Your Mindset and Achieve Anything | Colin O'Brady | TEDxPortland Beyond 7/2 Colin in Outside Magazine Colin's Instagram Colin's Twitter Colin's Facebook 29Zero29

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