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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2025 · 22 MIN

No Excuses: Quadruple Amputee Kyle Maynard's Extreme Journey

from The Hard Way With Joe De Sena · host Joe De Sena

What happens when a man with no arms and no legs decides to bear crawl to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro?   Meet Kyle Maynard—quadruple amputee, extreme athlete, ESPY Award winner, and living proof that no excuse is ever big enough. In this raw and inspiring episode, Kyle opens up about brutal workouts, life-altering injuries, climbing one of the world's tallest mountains on all fours, and the mindset that turned his greatest obstacles into unstoppable momentum.   If you're struggling, doubting yourself, or just need a fire lit under you—this episode will move you into action.   Timestamps: 00:56 Meet Kyle Maynard, a quadruple amputee & extreme athlete 01:51 Childhood and early understanding of disability 04:30 The role of support in Kyle's journey 05:24 Pushing through serious injuries 08:54 Joe explains the 'Valley of Death' concept 10:21 The Hero's Journey as a life blueprint 12:14 Climbing Aconcagua and reaching breaking point 16:46 Identifying the biggest excuse holding you back 18:15 Lessons from Navy SEALs: 'Not dead, can't quit' 20:45 How to connect with Kyle? 21:05 Final message   Connect to Kyle: Website: https://www.kyle-maynard.com/ Instagram: @kylemaynard Facebook: Kyle Maynard LinkedIn: Kyle Maynard YouTube: KyleMaynardVideos Twitter/X: @kylemaynard

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What happens when a man with no arms and no legs decides to bear crawl to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro?   Meet Kyle Maynard—quadruple amputee, extreme athlete, ESPY Award winner, and living proof that no excuse is ever big enough. In this raw and...

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