<ul><li>Overcome obstacles by shifting your mindset towards a positive outlook. Choose to keep moving forward one step at a time.</li><li>Set measurable goals to motivate yourself and provide a sense of direction. Break down big goals into smaller, achievable steps.</li><li>Surround yourself with supportive and positive people who believe in your potential. Their encouragement can fuel your determination.</li><li>Embrace challenges and setbacks as temporary situations. Recognize that you have control over your choices and the ability to keep pushing forward.</li></ul>

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<ul><li>The speaker, Colin O'Brady, shares his personal journey of overcoming obstacles and achieving his goals.</li><li>He recounts a life-altering accident that left him severely burned and initially hopeless.</li><li>With the support of his mother and a positive mindset, he sets a goal to compete in a triathlon and eventually accomplishes it.</li><li>Inspired by his success, he embarks on a project called Beyond 7/2, aiming to set a world record for the Explorers Grand Slam.</li></ul>

Change Your Mindset and Achieve Anything | Colin O'Brady

<ul><li>Tragedy and obstacles are part of life, but they don't have to define you. Your response and mindset play a crucial role in overcoming challenges.</li><li>Setting goals and breaking them down into smaller steps can help you achieve remarkable feats, even in the face of adversity.</li><li>Surrounding yourself with supportive individuals who encourage and believe in you can make a significant difference in your journey.</li><li>By embracing a positive mindset and viewing setbacks as temporary, you can tap into your untapped potential and accomplish great things.</li></ul>

Key Takeaways

<ul><li>Understand the power of mindset in overcoming obstacles and achieving personal growth.</li><li>Gain insights into the importance of setting measurable goals and breaking them down into manageable steps.</li><li>Recognize the significance of having a support system and the impact it can have on your motivation and resilience.</li><li>Learn to view setbacks and challenges as temporary and maintain a positive outlook despite difficult circumstances.</li></ul>

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In this epic Talk, Colin O'Brady, explains his journey back from a tragic burn accident only to ascend to the 7 tallest mountains and two poles on earth - in world record time.  His idea is centered around mindfulness and how one can achieve anything no matter the circumstances.   With special thanks to the UNIVERSITY OF OREGON for presenting partnership, a world class stage design provided by HENRY V, an incredible legacy bound book provided by PREMIER and to the creative digital craft provided by ENJOY THE WEATHER. All of our Partners and event history can be found TEDxPortland.com   In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations) Colin, a native of Portland, is a testament to mindfulness, setting audacious goals and achieving them despite overwhelming odds. Last year, Colin set two world records: He became the fastest person ever to complete both the Seven Summits (climbing the highest peak on every continent) and the Explorers Grand Slam (the Seven Summits + skiing to the last degree of the North and South Poles). He completed the challenges in 131 and 139 days, respectively. His nonprofit, Beyond 7/2, strives to inspire kids to lead active, healthy lives and pursue their biggest dreams.  This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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In this epic Talk, Colin O'Brady, explains his journey back from a tragic burn accident only to ascend to the 7 tallest mountains and two poles on earth - in world record time.

His idea is centered around mindfulness and how one can achieve anything no matter the circumstances. 

With special thanks to the UNIVERSITY OF OREGON for presenting partnership, a world class stage design provided by HENRY V, an incredible legacy bound book provided by PREMIER and to the creative digital craft provided by ENJOY THE WEATHER. All of our Partners and event history can be found TEDxPortland.com 

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)


Colin, a native of Portland, is a testament to mindfulness, setting audacious goals and achieving them despite overwhelming odds. Last year, Colin set two world records: He became the fastest person ever to complete both the Seven Summits (climbing the highest peak on every continent) and the Explorers Grand Slam (the Seven Summits + skiing to the last degree of the North and South Poles). He completed the challenges in 131 and 139 days, respectively. His nonprofit, Beyond 7/2, strives to inspire kids to lead active, healthy lives and pursue their biggest dreams.



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