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Published Mar 26, 2019

Become Superhuman with Your Potential with Colin O'Brady and Lewis Howes

Endurance athlete Colin O'Brady shares his awe-inspiring journey from overcoming a catastrophic burn injury to achieving unparalleled feats like a solo trek across Antarctica, illustrating the power of resilience, strategic flow states, and unlocking human potential.
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  • Burn Accident

    recounts a life-altering moment when he suffered severe burns in Thailand, an experience that became a turning point in his life. Despite the grim prognosis from doctors, his mother played a crucial role in his recovery by encouraging him to visualize a positive future. Colin's journey from despair to hope began with a simple visualization exercise, where he imagined himself crossing a triathlon finish line, sparking a new goal in his life 1.

    My life is over as I know it. I'm never going to be the same again. I mean, all I can see is the darkness.

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    This pivotal moment set the stage for his remarkable journey of recovery and achievement 2 3.

       

    First Steps

    Colin's path to recovery was marked by small, incremental steps, starting with the challenge of taking a single step from his wheelchair. His mother's unwavering support and belief in his potential fueled his determination to achieve his goal of completing a triathlon. Over time, these small victories accumulated, leading to his unexpected triumph at the Chicago Triathlon, where he placed first out of thousands of participants 4.

    Your entire goal for the day is to get out of that wheelchair and take one step.

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    This victory was not just a personal achievement but a testament to the power of resilience and the human spirit 5.

       

    Achieving Goals

    Colin's journey to achieving the impossible was driven by his belief in untapped human potential and the power of positivity. His solo, unsupported crossing of Antarctica was a testament to this mindset, as he pushed beyond perceived limits and embraced the challenge with curiosity and determination. Colin's story highlights the importance of setting ambitious goals and the transformative power of focusing on positivity and collaboration 6.

    We all have these reservoirs of this untapped potential inside of us and can achieve these extraordinary things.

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    His achievements serve as an inspiration for others to unlock their potential and pursue their dreams, no matter how daunting they may seem 7 8.

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