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Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Colin O’Brady on How a 12-Hour Walk Can Transform Your Life EP 171

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

Mental Health, Alternative Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7779 Ratings

🗓️ 4 August 2022

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

In today's episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles, I interview Colin O'Brady about his new book The 12-Hour Walk: Invest One Day, Conquer Your Mind, and Unlock Your Best Life. | Brought to you by Masterworks (https://www.masterworks.io/)  promo code PASSION. Colin O’Brady is a ten-time world record-breaking explorer, speaker, entrepreneur, and mindset expert. His feats include the world’s first solo, unsupported, and fully human-powered crossing of Antarctica, speed records for the Explorers Grand Slam and the Seven Summits, and the first human-powered ocean row across the Drake Passage. Colin’s highly publicized expeditions have been followed by millions.  He is the author of The New York Times bestseller The Impossible First. * Purchase The 12-Hour Walk: https://amzn.to/3SoQu9e (Amazon Link) * Purchase The Impossible First: https://amzn.to/3oTIBLq (Amazon Link) --► Get the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/colin-obrady-12-hour-walk-transform-your-life/  --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Thank You to Our Sponsors This episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles is brought to you by Masterworks, the first platform for buying and selling shares representing an investment in iconic artwork. Invest in Fractional Shares in Art Earn a Return when the Art Sells. Go to https://www.masterworks.io/ and use code PASSION. What I Discuss With Colin O'Brady about the 12-Hour Walk In our interview, Colin guides us on The 12-Hour Walk, where he asks you to invest one day in bettering yourself. The objective? Transforming your mindset and evolving into your best self. He discusses why through a solitary walk, unplugging from outside distractions, listening to your inner voice, and rewriting your self-limiting beliefs, you can develop a “Possible Mindset”—an empowered way of thinking that unlocks a life of limitless possibilities. The reward: becoming the hero of your own future you.
  • How being severely burned on a trip to Thailand helped define who Colin O'Brady is today.
  • What went through his mind when the doctors told him he would never walk again?
  • The importance of his mother on his journey to recovery.
  • His path to becoming a multiple-time world-breaking explorer.
  • The steps to finding Your Everest.
  • How he came up with the idea for the 12-hour walk and its core tenants.
  • How a 12-Hour Walk can transform your life and help you conquer your mind.
  • What is a "possible mindset," and how can it alter your life?
  • Why is your whole life composed of the will within you?
  • How do you develop the belief that anything is possible?
  • The importance of the combination of grit and intentionality in pursuing your Everest.
  • How our lives are really made through strategy by design.
  • Surround yourself with the right environment to influence and support your dreams.
Where to Find Colin O'Brady: * Website: https://www.colinobrady.com/  * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinobrady/  * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colinobrady/  * Twitter: https://twitter.com/colinobrady  Show Links * My solo episode on Why Do We Fail to Take Responsibility for our Life: https://passionstruck.com/why-we-fail-to-take-responsibility-for-our-life/  * My interview with Air Force Veteran, Entrepreneur, and Speaker D.J. Vanas about unleashing the warrior within: https://passionstruck.com/dj-vanas-on-unleashing-your-warrior-within/  * My interview with screenwriter and director Abi Morgan on the power of Hope in our lives: https://passionstruck.com/abi-morgan-on-the-importance-of-hope/  * My interview with Kurt Wilkin on his new book Who's Your Mike? We discuss the people you will encounter on your entrepreneurial journey: https://passionstruck.com/kurt-wilkin-on-whos-your-mike/  * My interview with Kara Robinson Chamberlain on how she escaped from a kidnapp ning by a serial killer: https://passionstruck.com/kara-robinson-chamberlain-be-vigilant/  * My interview with Jean Oelwang on the power of partnerships: https://passionstruck.com/jean-oelwang-what-will-you-love-into-being/  * My interview with Katy Milkman, Ph.D. on how to create lasting behavior change: https://passionstruck.com/katy-milkman-behavior-change-for-good/  * My solo episode on why micro choices matter: https://passionstruck.com/why-your-micro-choices-determine-your-life/ * My solo episode on why you must feel to heal: https://passionstruck.com/why-you-must-feel-to-find-emotional-healing/   -- John R. Miles is the CEO, and Founder of PASSION STRUCK®, the first of its kind company, focused on impacting real change by teaching people how to live Intentionally. He is on a mission to help people live a no-regrets life that exalts their victories and lets them know they matter in the world. For over two decades, he built his own career applying his research of passion struck leadership, first becoming a Fortune 50 CIO and then a multi-industry CEO. He is the executive producer and host of the top-ranked Passion Struck Podcast, selected as one of the Top 50 most inspirational podcasts in 2022. Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/  ===== FOLLOW JOHN ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_sruck_podcast  

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0:00.0

Coming up next on the Passion Struck Podcast.

0:02.8

We are powerful beyond measure inside of ourselves,

0:06.4

but that power can either be harnessed for good, for strength, for positivity, for impact,

0:11.2

or we can be so powerful in a negative direction.

0:15.0

We can bring ourselves down, we can weigh ourselves down, we can steal our own ability to

0:19.6

accomplish our goals to some of our own efforts. The 12-hour walk allows us to assess both things,

0:24.8

both the good and the bad, and gives you a choice to choose that positivity, to choose

0:29.6

that strength, conquer your mind, and unlock your best life.

0:32.2

Welcome to Passion Struck. Hi, I'm your host, John Armiles, and on the show,

0:36.4

we decipher the secrets, tips, and guidance of the world's most inspiring people,

0:41.6

and turn their wisdom into practical advice for you and those around you.

0:46.4

Our mission is to help you unlock the power of intentionality so that you can become

0:52.2

the best version of yourself. If you're new to the show, I offer advice and answer

0:57.1

listener questions on Fridays. We have long-form interviews the rest of the week with guest

1:02.4

ranging from astronauts to authors, CEOs, creators, innovators, scientists, military leaders,

1:09.6

visionaries, and athletes. Now, let's go out there and become Passion Struck.

1:14.8

Hello, everyone, and welcome back to episode 171 of Passion Struck.

1:20.4

Recently ranked by Apple is one of the top 15 health and fitness podcasts, and thank you to

1:26.4

each and every one of you who comes back weekly to listen and learn, had a live better,

1:31.1

be better, and impact the world. In case you missed my episode from earlier in the week,

1:35.6

I interviewed DJ Eagle Bear Vanis, who is an internationally acclaimed speaker for

1:40.2

Fortune 500 companies, hundreds of tribal nations, and over 7,000 audiences worldwide.

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