DB 140: Kyle Maynard On The “No Excuses” Mentality & Living Without Limits

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Kyle Maynard is a motivational speaker, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and ESPY award-winning mixed martial arts athlete, known for becoming the first quadruple amputee to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Aconcagua without the aid of prosthetics.

Oprah Winfrey called Kyle “one of the most inspiring young men you will ever hear about.” Arnold Schwarzenegger described him as “the real deal,” “a champion human,” and “one of the most inspiring people” he’s ever met. Even the great Wayne Gretzky has spoken of Kyle’s “greatness.”

Despite being born with a rare condition known as congenital amputation, that has left him with arms that end at the elbows and legs that end near his knees, he learned early on with the support of his family, to live life independently and without prosthetics. Kyle thrives on physical challenges and following a few rough middle school football seasons; he went on to become a champion wrestler, CrossFit Certified Instructor and gym owner, competitive MMA/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter, world record-setting weightlifter, and skilled mountaineer.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Where Kyle grew up, and what condition he was born with.
  • How Kyle’s parents raised him up as a normal kid despite his condition.
  • How Kyle’s father inspired him to keep on going in the sport wrestling even after losing his first 35 matches.
  • Why Kyle climbed the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and the feelings he experienced when he reached the top.
  • What the “No Excuses” mentality means and why is it a philosophy worth adopting.
  • Kyle’s advice to his 10-year old self, and Kyle shares how dark it was for him at that young age.
  • What makes Kyle overcome his fears and doubts and continue to pursue his dream.
  • Kyle’s Big Dream for the future!
  • And so much more!

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