017: Erik Weihenmayer on The Catalyst for Confidence

Finding Your Summit

Erik Weihenmayer lives a “no barriers” lifestyle even after becoming blind during his childhood. He is an adventurer who has climbed the seven summits, biked the Leadville 100, kayaked 277 miles down the Colorado river, and was even the first blind person to ever reach the summit of Mt. Everest. Erik is very honest about his life, writing multiple books and sharing his story while helping disadvantaged people conquer their own goals in life.
In this episode, we will be discussing:
How the progression of Erik’s blindness affected his childhood
When being stubborn helps and when it hinders
How Erik had to reintroduce himself to the world
Things that sparked Erik’s sense of adventure
The people Erik’s organization, No Barriers, is helping
Tapping into resilience to be better a better person
Erik’s journey to the top of Mt. Everest
Seeing through the journey to envision the summit
Adapting your mental outlook to flourish
Erik’s definition of vision
The growth and evolution in Erik’s future
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Erik's Website
No Barriers: A Blind Man's Journey to Kayak the Grand Canyon
No Barriers Organization