Hello, world, welcome to discover your talent, do what you love, number 586.

I'm your host, Don Hutchison.

Every Monday and Wednesday, I interview someone from around the world who's discovered their talents to do work they love to create a life of success, satisfaction, and freedom.

On Fridays, I interview a well-known expert from the fields of personal or business development who share experiences, tools, and insights to help our listeners

along their journeys.

Eric was shattered when at 14, a genetic illness left him totally blind.

Soon he connected with an organization that gave him new opportunities, like rock climbing.

He recalls running his hand along his bedroom wall thinking,

who would be crazy enough to take a blind kid rock climbing?

I'm delighted to bring you our featured guest, Eric Weinmer.

Good afternoon.

It's good to connect with you.

Eric, are you using your talents doing work that you love?

I feel like I am.

Yeah, I've been really fortunate in my life. So yes, I'd give that

affirmative. Good, good. Well, we want to hear the whole story. Eric Weinmer was the first

blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest back in 2001. Since then, he completed the

seven summits. His latest book, No Barriers, is an inspirational story about

kayaking the entire 277 miles of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. His triumphs

fueled his aspiration to help other shatter barriers in their lives. Eric's motto is,

What's within you is stronger than what's in your way. Eric, that's a summary of your career.

Tell our listeners around the world what you're engaged in now for a minute or so that has you

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