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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 20 MIN

The Paralysed Man Who Walked Across America - The Fergus Farrell Story #186

from The Inner Entrepreneur · host Paul Ryan

In this episode, Paul sits down with Fergus Farrell, former rugby player, entrepreneur, and author of Rebuilding a Man, whose life changed in an instant on 26 October 2018. What began as a simple task—lifting a bench in his yard - ended in a catastrophic spinal cord injury that left Fergus paralysed from the waist down and in constant nerve pain. As Fergus recounts the day, what stands out isn’t just the physical trauma, but the mindset behind it: even while lying on the ground unable to move his legs, he was still directing staff and running his business. The conversation opens up a powerful reflection on entrepreneurship, masculinity, control, and the cost of never switching off—how success can quietly break a man long before the body finally forces him to stop. About the Guest: https://fergusfarrell.com About the Host: Paul Ryan is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast. 👉 https://pauljryan.net/ Work With Paul: You can book a discovery call with Paul here: https://www.pauljryan.net/

In this episode, Paul sits down with Fergus Farrell, former rugby player, entrepreneur, and author of Rebuilding a Man, whose life changed in an instant on 26 October 2018. What began as a simple task—lifting a bench in his yard - ended in a catastrophic spinal cord injury that left Fergus paralysed from the waist down and in constant nerve pain. As Fergus recounts the day, what stands out isn’t just the physical trauma, but the mindset behind it: even while lying on the ground unable to move his legs, he was still directing staff and running his business. The conversation opens up a powerful reflection on entrepreneurship, masculinity, control, and the cost of never switching off—how success can quietly break a man long before the body finally forces him to stop. About the Guest: https://fergusfarrell.com About the Host: Paul Ryan is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast. 👉 https://pauljryan.net/ Work With Paul: You can book a discovery call with Paul here: https://www.pauljryan.net/

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