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EP49: Conquering Mountains and Breaking Barriers with Jeff Glasbrenner
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In this episode of the Motivational Intelligence Podcast, David Naylor interviews Jeff Glasbrenner, the first American amputee to climb Mount Everest and a three-time Paralympian. Jeff shares his inspiring journey from overcoming a childhood accident to becoming a world champion wheelchair basketball player. He delves into his experiences training for and competing in Ironman triathlons, American Ninja Warrior, and the Explorer's Grand Slam. Jeff also talks about his mentorship experiences and his friendship with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, helping him portray an amputee in the movie 'Skyscraper.' Tune in to hear about Jeff's incredible resilience, work ethic, and positive mindset as he continues to defy limits. 00:00 Welcome to the Show 00:46 Introducing Jeff Glass Brenner 01:46 Meeting Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson 04:21 Training the Rock for 'Skyscraper' 05:57 Living as an Amputee 12:25 Pursuing the Explorer's Grand Slam 17:34 Climbing the World's Highest Peaks 27:48 Grace's Journey with Seizures 30:10 Overcoming Adversity 36:38 A Life-Changing Accident 38:16 Emergency Response and Hospitalization 40:16 Adjusting to a New Reality 41:36 Overcoming Adversity 44:47 Discovering Wheelchair Basketball 47:35 Training and Hard Work 51:04 Record-Breaking Performance 55:51 Leadership and Team Dynamics 01:01:37 Transition to Endurance Sports 01:04:41 Ironman Journey 01:11:35 New Challenges and Mentorship 01:14:30 Final Thoughts on Self-Confidence
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