Summary: “It’s possible for anyone really. It’s attainable to reach your goals or to reach a much higher level than what you’re at, but what that really takes is hard work.”<br> <br> In this episode, Colin O’Brady, world record holder of the Explorer’s Grand Slam and Seven Summits, discusses the value of hard work, patience, and passion. Colin covers the following topics: <br> - How Colin’s lifelong pursuit of athletics, from being a nationally-ranked swimmer and soccer player in high school to swimming at Yale, taught him the power of discipline and team work<br> - Details of Colin’s Beyond 7/2 Expedition in which he set a double world record as the fastest person to summit the highest peak on all seven continents and reach the North Pole in 139 days<br> - Colin’s story of how being severely burned in a fire after college lead him down the unlikely path to becoming a professional triathlete<br> - Reflections from each of the 7 seven summits and 2 poles, including the untold and powerful stories of the challenges, set backs, and joys Colin experienced<br> - The impact that Colin’s meditation practice has on his life and the mantra he used during the Beyond 7/2 expedition<br> - Beyond 7/2’s mission to raise $1 million dollars to combat childhood obesity. <br> <br> How Can You Support The ROO Podcast?<br> 1. Donate on Patreon: www.patreon.com/runningonom<br> 2. Tell Your Friends & Share Online!<br> 3. Subscribe & leave a review of the podcast on iTunes!
