A fulfilled life isn’t one where you’re happy all the time.
It’s one where you are leaning fully into your life and experiencing the full spectrum of what it means to be human.
When you do that, it brings you to your edges. It can be challenging, messy, and painful as often as it’s euphoric, rewarding, and inspiring. It’s all part of the full spectrum of life’s experience; the 1-to-10 spectrum that I talk about, with 1’s being our lowest lows and 10’s being our high highs.
In this photo above I’m blissfully dancing in a whiteout in Antarctica, days after my crevasse fall.
When you feel the discomfort of life creeping in, remind yourself that it’s all part of the full spectrum of being alive. It’s a sign that you’re in the arena, and a dance party is likely somewhere right around the corner…
A fulfilled life isn’t one where you’re happy all the time.
It’s one where you are leaning fully into your life and experiencing the full spectrum of what it means to be human.
When you do that, it brings you to your edges. It can be challenging, messy, and painful as often as it’s euphoric, rewarding, and inspiring. It’s all part of the full spectrum of life’s experience; the 1-to-10 spectrum that I talk about, with 1’s being our lowest lows and 10’s being our high highs.
In this photo above I’m blissfully dancing in a whiteout in Antarctica, days after my crevasse fall.
When you feel the discomfort of life creeping in, remind yourself that it’s all part of the full spectrum of being alive. It’s a sign that you’re in the arena, and a dance party is likely somewhere right around the corner…
A fulfilled life isn’t one where you’re happy all the time.
It’s one where you are leaning fully into your life and experiencing the full spectrum of what it means to be human.
When you do that, it brings you to your edges. It can be challenging, messy, and painful as often as it’s euphoric, rewarding, and inspiring. It’s all part of the full spectrum of life’s experience; the 1-to-10 spectrum that I talk about, with 1’s being our lowest lows and 10’s being our high highs.
In this photo above I’m blissfully dancing in a whiteout in Antarctica, days after my crevasse fall.
When you feel the discomfort of life creeping in, remind yourself that it’s all part of the full spectrum of being alive. It’s a sign that you’re in the arena, and a dance party is likely somewhere right around the corner…
All of my world record projects started with NOT having the skills to do them.
Before I set off on my first expedition (Explorer’s Grand Slam), I had very little mountaineering experience and even less money in the bank. If I had woken up everyday letting either of those stories define me, I would NOT have been successful. I would not have shared my vision passionately and landed a sponsorship with Nike in the final hour. If I had allowed my current story define me, I would have likely given up.
We all have the ability to apply this kind of thinking. So, the next time you are doubting your current abilities, brush off that fixed mindset and instead, “Be your not.”
What a wild ride!
I’m re-emerging from an integration period the past few weeks; recalibrating my nervous system after the near fatal crevasse fall in Antarctica by spending time with family and friends.
Movement is where I feel at home in my body and come alive. Getting to ride my bike on Kauai this month has been the perfect way to start transitioning my mind and body back to life, as I pave the way for future goals and adventures!
A few things I’ve learned (or been reminded of) while processing and reflecting this month:
1. Life if precious, it can be over in an instant, so make sure each day you are optimizing for depth and fulfillment
2. There is so much to be grateful for each day.
3. Big goals are amazing to pursue, but only if the journey to reach them is equally as fulfilling (if not more) than the end result.
4. Win, lose or draw…I’d rather be in the arena than on the sidelines.
5. Make sure to always tell the people closest to you that you love them, you never know when it may be the last time.
Sending gratitude to everyone! Kaua’i, Hawaii
What a wild ride!
I’m re-emerging from an integration period the past few weeks; recalibrating my nervous system after the near fatal crevasse fall in Antarctica by spending time with family and friends.
Movement is where I feel at home in my body and come alive. Getting to ride my bike on Kauai this month has been the perfect way to start transitioning my mind and body back to life, as I pave the way for future goals and adventures!
A few things I’ve learned (or been reminded of) while processing and reflecting this month:
1. Life if precious, it can be over in an instant, so make sure each day you are optimizing for depth and fulfillment
2. There is so much to be grateful for each day.
3. Big goals are amazing to pursue, but only if the journey to reach them is equally as fulfilling (if not more) than the end result.
4. Win, lose or draw…I’d rather be in the arena than on the sidelines.
5. Make sure to always tell the people closest to you that you love them, you never know when it may be the last time.
Sending gratitude to everyone! Kaua’i, Hawaii
What a wild ride!
I’m re-emerging from an integration period the past few weeks; recalibrating my nervous system after the near fatal crevasse fall in Antarctica by spending time with family and friends.
Movement is where I feel at home in my body and come alive. Getting to ride my bike on Kauai this month has been the perfect way to start transitioning my mind and body back to life, as I pave the way for future goals and adventures!
A few things I’ve learned (or been reminded of) while processing and reflecting this month:
1. Life if precious, it can be over in an instant, so make sure each day you are optimizing for depth and fulfillment
2. There is so much to be grateful for each day.
3. Big goals are amazing to pursue, but only if the journey to reach them is equally as fulfilling (if not more) than the end result.
4. Win, lose or draw…I’d rather be in the arena than on the sidelines.
5. Make sure to always tell the people closest to you that you love them, you never know when it may be the last time.
Sending gratitude to everyone! Kaua’i, Hawaii
In 2008, I was in Thailand and it was supposed to be the post-college trip of a lifetime.
But on that trip, I was severely burned – and told that I would never walk again.
So I set a goal.
I told myself that I would race a triathlon.
Not only did I end up racing in the Chicago triathlon – I won it.
The story of my burn injury is a lesson in the power of incremental goal setting, but it’s also a lesson in perseverance, grit, and positive thinking – all of which are crucial components of a Possible Mindset.
I’m no different from you. If I can take steps, so can you.
We all can shift our mindset toward the positive and imagine a brighter future.
Go ahead and reach. Push forward. Build yourself back.
Adidas. Mountain Hardwear. And a slew of some of the biggest brands in the world.
None of them wanted to sponsor my first world record breaking expedition.
Because I had zero experience.
But what did I have?
A mindset. A hunger to use the resources that I could.
It took over 18 months.�I had over a thousand doors slammed in my face.
But all the time, I kept coming. Kept perfecting my pitch. Kept honing my craft.
18 months later, after thousands of “NO’s”, I got my first “YES.”
From the CEO of Nike.
And the rest is history.
You can either tell yourself you CAN’T do something – and come up with a dozen reasons why that could be the case – or, switch to a POSSIBLE mindset and get it done.
Failure + Perseverance = Success.
It was -30 degrees in Antarctica and sh*t was hitting the fan.
I was freezing. I was tired. I wanted to give up.
It was so cold that my tears were freezing to my face.
At that point, I believed the world record that I had worked for YEARS to achieve was out of reach.
So I did the only thing I could think of doing. I called home to my wife.
And what she said to me changed the trajectory of that expedition — and my life — for good.
I hope this story helps you in the same way. 🙏🏼
My Iceland expedition is in the books!
@drjonkedski and I went through the wringer. Each day has had its challenges but we’ve pushed through…Real growth happens outside of your comfort zones.
P.S. The Northern Lights are insane. If you haven’t seen them, get out here and see them!
Thanks for following along this week. Much love. 🙏🏼
A Thanksgiving reminder. 🙏🏼
The beautiful thing about gratitude is that it’s with us all the time — we just have to be conscious of it.
Once you allow yourself to be grateful, the world starts to look a little bit different.
You start to feel different.
You start to act different.
Be grateful, not just today, but every day.
And your wellbeing will begin to change.
SUB6 Partnership Announcement!
We are super excited to announce that we will be racing @ventumracing bikes for our 3000-mile, 2-person Race Across America world-record attempt this June!
Ventum is known for genre-defining speed and performance with their innovative and incredibly aerodynamically designed time trial triathlon bike (The One), as well as their super light performance road bike (the NS1).
Ventum is the perfect partner to help us tackle the longest time trial relay race on the planet. Having the right bike partner is critical for this world record attempt and we are so excited to be riding @ventumracing as we train and prepare to blast across the US in under 6 days!
@ventumracing
@colinobrady
@squnge
SUB6 Partnership Announcement!
We are super excited to announce that we will be racing @ventumracing bikes for our 3000-mile, 2-person Race Across America world-record attempt this June!
Ventum is known for genre-defining speed and performance with their innovative and incredibly aerodynamically designed time trial triathlon bike (The One), as well as their super light performance road bike (the NS1).
Ventum is the perfect partner to help us tackle the longest time trial relay race on the planet. Having the right bike partner is critical for this world record attempt and we are so excited to be riding @ventumracing as we train and prepare to blast across the US in under 6 days!
@ventumracing
@colinobrady
@squnge
In the last 10 years, what’s the longest you’ve gone in solitude?
💤 Sleeping doesn’t count
📱 Every time you check your phone, the clock resets.
🗣 Every time someone talks to you, the clock resets.
🎶 Every time you turn on music, podcasts, etc, the clock resets.
Basically anytime you have external inputs or you’re focused on certain tasks, the clock resets. The average answer I’ve found is 30 to 60 minutes. It’s rare to go longer than that.
How about you? Share your answer in the comments👇👇
The 12-Hour Walk is meant to give anyone a container to experience all of this. You don’t have to be walking the whole time, so don’t let the physical element be a deterrent. Trust me, solitude is a game-changer.
Take a moment to think about your relationship with suffering.
Do you go out of your way to avoid it?
If you do, you’re not alone — most people would rather sidestep the discomfort that comes from taking risks or going to extremes.
For some, the risk-reward equation doesn’t always add up.
Meaning, it’s not worth enduring sustained hardship simply to taste a moment of victory.
But here’s a news flash: the reward that’s waiting for you on the other side of this hard stretch is worth the price of getting there.
Will you take the risk?
Rambunctious kids aren’t troubled kids.
They don’t need to be medicated.
They need to be given the opportunity to channel their energy in their own way.
My first grade teacher gave me this chance — and it set me on the path to becoming who I am today.
(via @chasejarvis)
3000 miles in under 6 days, California to New Jersey, coming this June!
Race Across America
Are we going to break this record?
#SUB6 #RAAM #RaceAcrossAmerica
Exactly one year ago I was in a dark cave for a week. It was intense and at times it was scary, but on the other side of that, I came away having touched the deepest, safest, and most peaceful places inside of myself.
No matter what is going on in your life or what you’re feeling in any given moment, remember that this deeper part of you is always there to tap into.
Stop telling yourself that you aren’t this or you can’t do that. That’s just your fixed mindset talking. Stop looking in the mirror and being disappointed with who you are right now, and start seeing in your reflection the limitless possibilities of who you can become.
Go from thinking in terms of what you can’t do to what you can do.
A fixed mindset says, “I’m this person in this moment, and I’ll never be anything different.”
You tell yourself you’re good at math but not very creative — or that you have an ear for music but not for languages.
It’s what it is, and you are who you are…end of discussion.
These fixed notions become a part of your identity, in such a way that you’re not very likely to grow or change or try something new.
A growth mindset says, “I may be this one person in this moment, but there’s no reason I can’t grow, evolve, and learn to be any other type of person in the next moment.”
It’s the idea that through hard work and determination, you can learn and improve.
Embracing a growth mindset is a crucial component of living with a Possible Mindset.
WHY?! Part One.
Race Across America. This June!
All year I am working with legendary functional medicine doctor @drmarkhyman and using @functionhealth to optimize my health and performance.
I am using this opportunity to show all of you what’s “under the hood” as I work toward my goals of peak performance and optimize my health and longevity.
Function has been the single greatest investment I have made in my health. Twice a year you get a deep dive into your blood work (over 100 biomarkers), and can really find out what happening under the hood.
Function is blowing up, currently there is a 100,000 person waitlist. But the first 100 people that use the code COLIN100 can skip the line. I highly reccomend it!
This clip is an excerpt from the first episode, recorded before I left for Antarctica last month. Link in bio to watch the full episode!
How did riding 500 miles in 48 hours impact my health?!
Diving into lab results with @drmarkhyman as part of a year-long journey with @functionhealth to take a deeper look at what’s going on under the hood as I work toward my goals of peak performance and optimize my health and longevity!
Function sets you up to analyze over 100 biomarkers, including countless crucial markers that most doctors don’t test for. Plus, you’ll find out your biological age… What do you think mine is? Older or younger than I really am…? 😏. Drop your guess below 👇🏼
Currently there’s a 100,000 person waitlist, but if you sign up on their website with the code COLIN100, you can skip the line.
Highly recommend it!
Full episode link in bio