Episode 069 - Part 2 - Dealing with career changing injuries, rapid acceptance vs giving up, North Pole expedition with Prince Harry, so good they can’t ignore you and more with Jaco Van Gaas

In part one, Jaco Van Gaas described in detail his military operation in Afghanistan. The operation led to career-changing injuries. In part two, Jaco shares his journey from being in critical condition in hospital - to double Paralympic champion and world record holder in cycling for Team GB.

In this truly inspiring episode, Jaco shares:

• What was it like going through the realisation he had career-changing injuries?
• How he decided between acceptance vs given up on his life
• The self-talk helped him create a rapid turning point
• How he dealt with rejection (twice) by running marathons
• His North Pole expedition with Prince Harry
• Climbing Mt Everest and experiencing his second close shave with death
• Went on to represent Team GB and achieve champion and world record holder status
• How he uses short-term goal setting to prepare for major events

And more.

This episode is woven with lessons and principles for overcoming adversity and leading a successful life filled with joy.

To learn more about Jaco you can visit his personal website here.

To listen to part one of this inspiring episode click here. 

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