At age 9, John O’Leary suffered burns to 100% of his body after a gasoline explosion in his family home. He was given a 1% chance to live. John not only survived, he made it his life’s mission to inspire others. Today as an author and keynote speaker, John shares the lessons he learned through his experience and celebrates the everyday heroes who stepped into his life to help him on his journey. On this episode, we talk about tackling challenges with joy, owning your story, and living with intention.
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Show Notes
- The accident that changed John’s life at age 9 (1:46)
- The hard truth his mother gave him in the hospital (4:15)
- Choosing joy and gratitude in moments of adversity (8:13)
- The everyday heroes that changed John’s life (10:59)
- How he masked his reality for years before making a change (17:28)
- How his parents’ book forced him to confront and then take ownership of his story (20:45)
- How to say yes to life (22:48)
- How to lean into adversity with perspective (26:22)
- Leading with brokenness (36:30)
Resources / People Mentioned
- John O’Leary, speaker
- On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life by John O’Leary
- Jack Buck, sportscaster
- Overwhelming Odds by Susan and Dennis O’Leary
- The Wounded Healer by Henri Nouwen
- The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen
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- Bob Goff on the Transformative Power of Love
- Jon Dorenbos on Life Is Magic- A Story of Resilience, Faith and Forgiveness
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