We’re all tempted, at times, to allow our ego to get the better of us. Many of us feel like we’re on top of the world until the precise time we find ourselves on the bottom of it.
My guest today, Aaron Hale, found himself in just that scenario as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal tech on a routine assignment when he was blown up by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) that caused him to lose sight and, later, his hearing. Today, we talk about the fear of being stuck, gratitude for our struggles and adversities, overcoming our greatest fears, how positivity and negativity are infectious, and how you can re-size your ego or have it re-sized for you.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:15 - Aaron's Military Background and Injury
01:10 - Details of the IED Incident
02:04 - Injuries Sustained from the Explosion
04:36 - Medical Evacuation and Tom Cruise Encounter
06:34 - Recovery at Walter Reed
08:31 - Realization of Permanent Blindness
09:20 - Mental State Post-Injury
11:12 - Family Support During Recovery
13:11 - Connecting with Fellow Injured Veterans
17:01 - Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts
19:46 - Adapting to Sensory Loss
21:30 - Battle with Bacterial Meningitis
25:17 - Inspiration from Eric Weihenmayer
26:58 - Transition to Running and Physical Challenges
30:49 - Learning to Run Blind
34:47 - Running Badwater 135 Ultra Marathon
40:34 - Experiencing Runs Without Sight
42:45 - Building Trust with Guides
44:45 - Loss of Balance and Adaptation
51:22 - Mastering the Art of Falling
52:13 - Future Goals and Ventures
54:02 - Launching Point of Impact Podcast
56:13 - Gratitude for Life’s Challenges
58:19 - Closing Thoughts and Appreciation
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