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THOSE WHO SAY THEY CAN AND THOSE WHO SAY THE CAN'T ARE USUALLY BOTH RIGHT.
Any time you try to do something great, there are going to be critics.
That’s impossible. That’s crazy. You’ll never be able to do that.
But the biggest doubter is often yourself.
How can we master our minds and quiet our fears when we are striving for greatness?
It’s about pushing past our limits and tapping into a flow state.
We are full of limitless potential.
On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk with a man conquered his own doubts to break records that many said were impossible: Colin O’Brady.
Colin O'Brady is a professional endurance athlete, motivational speaker, and adventurer. On Dec. 26, 2018, Colin became the first person in history to cross Antarctica solo, unsupported and unaided. It was a 932-mile expedition completed in 54 days.
At the end of his expedition across Antarctica, Colin tapped into a flow state that allowed him to finish without stopping.
He used mantras and visualization to push past his limits. He now wants to share those tools with you.
So get ready to learn how to do the impossible on Episode 775.
Some Questions I Ask:
Why do you want to do these challenges in the first place? (17:00)
How do people push through physical and mental barriers? (20:30)
What were you saying to yourself the final 12 hours of your journey? (36:00)
How important is the support of your wife, Jenna? (49:00)
What’s your mission moving forward? (52:00)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
How Colin broke The Explorer’s Grand Slam world record (8:00)
How Colin used the “Forrest Gump Effect” (15:30)
The mantra that helped Colin get through his toughest journey (27:00)
How swimming and meditation can help you get into the “flow state” (29:00)
The story of Colin’s burn accident in Thailand (40:00)

PUSHING AGAINST A SITUATION WILL CAUSE IT TO OWN YOU.
In today’s world, it’s easy to get swept into other people’s emotions. Social media, news, and even just a hectic lifestyle can make it challenging to ever feel at peace.
But it’s something you need to concentrate on. When your mind is always cluttered, it’s difficult to make the right decisions. Opportunities became unclear, unfocused.
I’m sure you’ve heard taking time to meditate is important for you. And sure, for those 5 or 10 minutes you may feel like your mind is clear.
Then what?
Meditation should go well beyond a specific time frame. It’s a practice that should be implemented throughout your day, especially when you feel a flood of emotions or thoughts.
Calming your mind is a skill you need to develop and use all throughout the day - everyday. Knowing that things are often more drastic in your mind than in reality. That some things happening to you are meant to be and our resistance only makes them worse.
To go deeper into what I mean, and the importance of keeping your mind calm, I’ve brought back this clip from Andy Puddicombe.
If you aren’t familiar with Andy, he’s a truly unique individual. Not only did he spend time living with monks, but he studied at the Moscow State Circus and got a degree in circus arts.
He shared some of his inside tips on how he keeps his mind clear and peaceful, even when he’s got a lot going on at work, or things seems to be stressful in her personal relationships.
Get ready to find peace and clarity in this hectic world, on Episode 681.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
How you can navigate your emotions in a busy life (00:48)
What Andy does when his wife is agitated (1:49)
Andy’s go to mantra (2:43)
How to handle tense situations (3:48)