Colin O’Brady was born in the Northwest and attended Yale University. After graduating from Yale, Colin made the decision to travel around the world; however, while in Thailand, Colin endured a serious accident with a kerosene jump rope, burning 25 percent of his body. Though doctors predicted he would never walk again, today, Colin has completed multiple triathlons, gained sponsorships, and become the speed record holder for climbing the seven summits in addition to the North and South Pole.In this episode, we will be discussing:How Colin’s roots in the Northwest fueled his need for adventureColin’s decision to stray from the paved path and travel the worldThe tragedy that struck Colin in rural ThailandHow Colin’s mother inspired him to look toward the future during recoveryHow Colin became a triathlete only 18 months after his injuryChanneling positivity and making a plan to accomplish any goalHow Colin’s first athletic sponsor found and invested in himColin’s mission to spread a message by beating multiple world recordsThe subtle things Colin had to do to keep himself healthy while climbingColin’s big plans for the futureResources Mentioned in This Episode:Change Your Mindset and Achieve Anything | Colin O'Brady | TEDxPortlandBeyond 7/2 Colin in Outside MagazineColin's Instagram Colin's TwitterColin's Facebook29Zero29