Change Your Mindset and Achieve Anything | Colin O'Brady | TEDxPortland
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Published 2017-07-11
His idea is centered around mindfulness and how one can achieve anything no matter the circumstances.
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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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All Comments (21)
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Every family has that one person who will break the family financial struggles, I hope you become the one 🙏
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"Achievement is not for the select few. Achievement is simply for those who never quit. It is for those who set goals. It is for those who put the most steps in front of the others. Achievement is for those who can overcome the greatest obstacle of all, their mind."
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He's a good man. He does not take all the credit. It's so inspiring to see someone achieve so much but still has his feet on the ground.
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set a goal,never quit,stay focussed....control your mind
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The story about his mom brought tears to my eyes. The love in a mom's heart can make a world of difference.
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One of the most Inspiring TEDx talks I have ever watched. Never let doubt creep in, never give up, do great great things!
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Genius Storytelling. Truely life changing speech. Thank you TED. 🙏
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This inspired me to go forward, i'm gonna achieve my dream, i'm gonna become a famous footballer, remember my name...Giovanni
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My goal is to overcome my low self esteem. I want to fill myself with praise and positive self talk and not believe the criticisms. I know I can do it <3
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You made me cry right now. What a message I almost gave up but I now realize that there is potential in waiting to be released by me. So I have to take another step to achieve my goal. I can do this!
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Patience, perseverance, and persistence are coming to win your goals. Yes to you who is reading this. Good things are coming your way, my friend. Sending you good vibes. Now go and visualise
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This Ted Talk has the potential to change many lives !!!
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- We have full control of our choices to keep moving forward, one step at a time. - Other people can't believe to your goal. Don't hear them. Remember, only your mind can make limits of your potential. - Divide your big dream goal into small steps and achieve them from day by day. - Turn your mindset towards the positive and you will quickly realize your potential. - Achievements are only for those who never give up, who set goals and going to the dream.
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This is officially my favorite talk of all time! Thank you so much for sharing your inspiring story with me Colin! Especially the last sentence: watch your rocks stack up to your mount Everest!
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95% of our daily actions are subconsciously controlled. Transform your mind, transform your life
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What an incredible piece of storytelling. Along with your message and wonderful personality. Not only did you structure your life to win...you structured this brilliantly. I teach storytelling and I am going to use your talk in my classes. Watch the number of hits going up. Bravo !!!
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"Change your mindset and achieve anything" - so true! So inspiring!!!
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Three years ago, Colin was on our Antarctica cruise ship. He was going to row across the Drake passage. He and the other members of his crew were successful. A remarkable man who continues to conquer many obstacles. Well done Colin.
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The best way to conquer fear is to face fear, don't be afraid of it, set a goal and step forward, always believe yourself you can do it !
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The talk's title should be "Listen to your mom and you can achieve anything"
