• BEST OF: Finding A Flow State with Colin O'Brady - Episode 2489

  • May 17 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
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BEST OF: Finding A Flow State with Colin O'Brady - Episode 2489

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  • Episode 2489 - BEST OF: On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Colin O'Brady and they discuss the 12-hour walk, Colin's books, limiting beliefs, finding a flow state, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/05/finding-a-flow-state-with-colin-obrady-episode-2489/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin ClubPure Coffee ClubNSNG® FoodsVILLA CAPPELLIEAT HAPPY KITCHEN FINDING A FLOW STATE Vinnie welcomes Colin O'Brady, author of "The Impossible First" and "The 12-Hour Walk". (2:00)Vinnie asks Colin to give some backstory on how he got into athletics and what led him to try all the things he does. (3:00) Colin's dad always reminded him to be active outside, because "Nature is Free." They chat about coming from a modest upbringing then going to a large university. (5:00)Colin suffered an accident that affected his life and outlook. (8:15) He shares how his mom inspired him and what his goal became. They discuss mindset and lifestyle and what they each decided was important to them. (16:55) Hint: It wasn't money, luxury items, or keeping up with the "Joneses". Vinnie was inspired to take on the 12-hour walk after he heard Colin on the Adam Carolla podcasts. (30:30)Colin explains his trek across Antarctica and how the idea of the 12-Hour Walk got started. (32:50) He shares thoughts that were his takeaway from this experience. Colin chats about a few of his other adventures. (40:20) Covid hit, and it affected Colin in a way that surprised him. (41:15) He's not against tech, but it was a relief to unplug for a while.He found himself in a "flow state" after a while. Colin's 12-hour walk turned into a 12-hour reset! (43:50) He found out it inspired a few friends to try the same thing. Vinnie can totally relate and discusses his own idea for a reset. (47:15) They share some of the ideas that crossed their minds during each of their walks. Colin explains that his book The 12-Hour Walk also talks about mindset, limiting beliefs, and more. (56:20) He realized when researching that he got the same 10 or so answers thousands of times. A COUPLE MORE THINGS Vinnie asks Colin a little more about his trek across Antarctica; as a result, Colin chats about what he ate. (1:00:00)Vinnie shares his own history and how he came up with Ultra Fat®.You can go to 12hourwalk.com to read more about the challenge, get inspired, and sign up!Vinnie tells Colin to read the book called the Ultimate High by Goram Kropp. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s third documentary in just over three years.Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video!Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentariesThen, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family.The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend!REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentariesThen, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family.The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend!REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!
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