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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2025 · 23 MIN

Scaling Up Success | Sean Swarner | 0.00000001% Chance: How Sean Redefined Human Potential

from Scaling Up Success Podcast · host Ryan Van Ornum

Imagine being told you have three months to live—then later, just 14 days—all before graduating high school. Now imagine not only surviving, but going on to achieve what no one in human history has accomplished. Sean Swarner’s extraordinary journey began with a dire prognosis and ended atop the world’s highest peaks. As the first cancer survivor to summit Mount Everest, and with only one functioning lung, Sean has since scaled the tallest mountains on every continent, skied to both poles, completed the Ironman World Championship, and run seven marathons on seven continents in seven days.What drives someone to transcend such extreme limits? Sean shares a powerful philosophy: “Never go after the thing—go after the thing behind the thing.” He explores how chasing deeper meaning, rather than surface goals, has led him to unparalleled achievements and profound human connections. From being adopted into Tanzania’s Chugga tribe to developing a unique lens on fear, listening, and resilience, Sean’s perspective offers transformative lessons for anyone navigating personal, professional, or emotional challenges. Discover more of his story and speaking engagements at SeanSwarner.com.https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynergistshttps://www.youtube.com/@CynergistsVAhttps://www.facebook.com/cynergistsvahttps://www.instagram.com/cynergists/https://www.tiktok.com/@cynergists?lang=en

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