S1: E24 | Sailing 7,500 Miles as a Triple Amputee | Craig Wood’s Story of Resilience

In this week’s episode of Get A Shift On, I sit downwith Craig Wood, man who redefines resilience.Craig is a former British soldier who lost both legs and ahand in Afghanistan. Fast forward to today, and he’s just completed a 90-day solo sail across the Pacific Ocean - that’s 7,500 nautical miles, breaking two world records in the process.This conversation isn’t just about an epic adventure. It’s about mindset. It’s about what happens when you replace “I can’t” with “Watch me.” Craig shares how small steps, acceptance, and refusing to quit have shaped his life, from recovering in hospital to becoming a professional sailorand now giving back by raising funds for BLESMA and Turn to Starboard, two charities that support injured veterans.If you’ve ever faced fear, doubt, or change, this episodewill remind you that the biggest failure is not trying.Listen now and discover why resilience isn’t about being fearless, it’s about showing up anyway Donate and support Craig’s missionFollow Craig on Socials: Instagram FacebookTikTokYouTube His website can be found here BLESMATurn to Starboard Follow David / Via Nova:⁠⁠David's LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Via Nova LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Via Nova Website⁠Free Personal Exit Plan / Work With MeFrustrated at Work? Want to know if you are ready for a career change? Answer these 10 questions and find out!Follow, like, and subscribe for more real stories on career change and how you can create your own exit plan.#CareerChange #Resilience #MindsetMatters #Leadership#Entrepreneurship #WorldRecord#CraigWood #sailing #tripleamputee #military #charity #adventure Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Craig Wood's Journey03:13 Overcoming Adversity: Craig's Military Background06:10 The Transition to Sailing and Family Life09:02 Planning the Solo Pacific Voyage11:41 Acceptance and Resilience in the Face of Challenges17:08 Daily Life at Sea: Lessons Learned22:30 Navigating Challenges: Equipment Failures at Sea27:39 Reflections on Sailing and Life Lessons34:35 The Challenge of Oceanic Sleep39:39 Nutrition at Sea: What to Eat and Drink41:59 The Transition to Land: Cravings and Adjustments43:47 Adapting Sailing Techniques for Amputees51:22 Building Resilience: Teaching Life Lessons to Children01:03:49 End