#423: He Survived a Dynamite Blast at 14,000 Feet, Built a Fortune, Then Gave It All Up

Imagine a single moment in time forcing you to reimagine your entire life before you were even 20 years old...At 14,000 feet in the Himalayas, today’s guest was given a second chance—and he chose to spend it serving humanity.Why This Episode Matters to YouIf you’ve ever felt stuck between success and significance, or wondered whether your current path is truly meaningful, this episode meets you right where you are. It explores what happens when purpose pulls louder than comfort—and what’s possible when you decide to act on it.Why Must You Listen?Discover how a near-fatal moment can instantly clarify what actually matters—and how to apply that clarity to your own life without waiting for a crisis.Learn how success, wealth, and achievement can become tools for impact instead of endpoints.Walk away with a new definition of purpose that’s grounded in action, service, and legacy—not just intention.What’s It All About?Dr. Abraham George’s story is a masterclass in reinvention.Prepare to be taken from a freezing mountaintop near the China–India border—where a premature dynamite blast nearly claimed his life—to Wall Street boardrooms, successful entrepreneurship, and ultimately back to rural India.You’ll hear how surviving the unthinkable forced him to question power, war, money, and meaning. You’ll follow his journey from soldier to economist, from building a highly successful global company to selling everything he built, and from personal ambition to founding life-changing schools for children born into extreme poverty.At its heart, this conversation is about compassionate action. Not just feeling empathy. Not just having good intentions. But choosing to do something—especially when it’s hard, long-term, and inconvenient.If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Am I really doing what I’m here to do?” — this episode will stay with you long after it ends.Looking for the Links?Mountains to Cross: Finding Life’s Purpose in Service by Dr. Abraham GeorgeLearn more about Dr. Abraham George and his work by visiting DrAbrahamGeorge.comReady for a Powerful Change in Perspective?Press play now and spend the next hour rethinking what a meaningful life can look like—and how close you already are to living one.Today’s Featured GuestDr. Abraham GeorgeDr. Abraham George is a former Indian Army officer, economist, entrepreneur, author, and humanitarian. After surviving a near-fatal explosion in the Himalayas at just 18 years old, he went on to earn multiple graduate degrees, build a globally successful company, and ultimately give it all up to serve the poorest of the poor through education. He is the founder of Shanti Bhavan Schools in India and the author of Mountains to Cross, a compelling reflection on purpose, service, and compassionate action.Hey, it's Kevin!I hope you enjoyed today's episode! If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Below, you will find ALL the places and ALL the ways to connect!I would LOVE to hear from you! Send me a Voice MessageWant to be a guest on GRIT, GRACE, & INSPIRATION? Send Kevin Lowe a message on PodMatch!Book Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: CLICK to Learn More + Get In TouchHire Kevin to Create Your Own Custom Soundtrack!Or for 1 Place for Everything, CLICK to visit the website!Stay Awesome! Live Inspired!© 2026 Grit, Grace, & Inspiration This podcast is designed specifically for those seeking healing from trauma, relief from anxiety, overcoming fear of the unknown, resolving isolation, rebuilding self-worth, confronting guilt and shame, personal growth after trauma, finding their life's purpose, recovering from emotional distress, conquering limiting beliefs, navigating identity shifts, building resilience, rebuilding relationships, coping with chronic pain, searching for spiritual direction, embracing inner strength, cultivating hope, overcoming self-doubt, reclaiming their future, and experiencing post-traumatic growth.