Erik Weihenmayer lives a “no barriers” lifestyle even after becoming blind during his childhood. He is an adventurer who has climbed the seven summits, biked the Leadville 100, kayaked 277 miles down the Colorado river, and was even the first blind person to ever reach the summit of Mt. Everest. Erik is very honest about his life, writing multiple books and sharing his story while helping disadvantaged people conquer their own goals in life.In this episode, we will be discussing:How the progression of Erik’s blindness affected his childhoodWhen being stubborn helps and when it hindersHow Erik had to reintroduce himself to the worldThings that sparked Erik’s sense of adventureThe people Erik’s organization, No Barriers, is helpingTapping into resilience to be better a better personErik’s journey to the top of Mt. EverestSeeing through the journey to envision the summitAdapting your mental outlook to flourishErik’s definition of visionThe growth and evolution in Erik’s futureResources Mentioned in This Episode:Erik's Website No Barriers: A Blind Man's Journey to Kayak the Grand CanyonNo Barriers Organization