Erik Weihenmayer shares his journey of overcoming blindness through adventure. He discusses finding community in sports, and breakthrough experiences in climbing and kayaking. Erik offers insights on climbing Mount Everest, kayaking the entire Grand Canyon, and the necessary teamwork and mental preparation for completing each mission. He reflects on external recognition, the balance between achievement and identity, and the importance of vulnerability. Erik also explores the philosophy of adventure and his evolving sense of purpose, emphasizing the value of living in the moment over constantly pursuing the next goal.

Timestamps:
00:00 The Diagnosis and Initial Struggles
04:12 Finding Community Through Wrestling
05:14 The Breakthrough of Climbing
08:40 The Journey to Everest
22:45 Mental Training for Everest
24:46 Summit Everest
29:37 Navigating Recognition and Purpose
36:15 Don't Be Defined by What You've Done
38:54 Creating No Barriers
40:00 The Journey to Kayaking the Grand Canyon
47:37 The Open Heart Policy
51:27 Being in Control & Submitting to Environment
56:59 Lonnie Bedwell
1:01:30 Always Needing to Prove Yourself
1:09:51 Completing Grand Canyon Kayaking Adventure
1:11:13 Reflections on Life's Journey

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