Rich sits down with business coach and meditation teacher Michael O’Brien to discuss how a near-fatal cycling accident changed his life, including the aftermath of the accident, the need for self-compassion, gaining perspective and choosing a positive mindset, and much more. To read more about Michael and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll824
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:58 Life Before Mike's Last Bad Day
00:07:11 The Commodore 64 and Bowling
00:08:42 Transition to Cycling
00:10:40 Leaving Rochester and College
00:15:23 The Backpack of Rocks
00:17:06 The Pursuit of Happiness
00:21:26 The Need for Self-Compassion
00:26:27 The Last Bad Day
00:27:39 Recovery and Reflection
00:30:45 Meeting the Surgeon
00:32:43 The Surgeon's Grim Prognosis
00:34:31 Sponsor Break
00:35:38 The Guest's Realization About Chasing Happiness
00:39:17 The Guest's Initial Motivation to Prove Their Life Was Worth Saving
00:42:52 The Aftermath of the Accident
00:45:28 Struggling with Identity and Future Prospects
00:49:02 Gaining Perspective and Choosing a Positive Mindset
00:49:54 The Last Bad Day
00:51:02 Finding David
00:54:46 First Arrow, Second Arrow
00:57:36 The Driver's Punishment
00:59:59 Struggling with Revenge and Forgiveness
01:02:25 Finding Forgiveness
01:04:46 Sponsor Break
01:05:55 Michael's Journey with Physical Rehab
01:08:51 Getting Back on the Bike
01:10:36 The SUV Incident
01:13:37 Defining Normal
01:16:10 The Guest's Journey and Perspective
01:17:04 Translating Extreme Experiences into Life
01:19:24 The Ripple Effect of Overcoming Challenges
01:22:00 How a Simple Connection Can Override Divisiveness
01:26:45 Kintsugi: Embracing Imperfections and Connection
01:31:04 Finding Like-Hearted People
01:33:22 Shifting Attitudes and Behaviors
01:34:39 The Importance of Processing Information in a Healthy Way
01:39:10 The Need to Slow Down and See Each Other
01:40:20 The Ongoing Work of Making Progress
01:42:08 Michael's Coaching and Mindfulness Practices
01:43:33 The Moment of Breakdown and Realization
01:44:33 Finding a Way to Slow Down
01:45:34 The Practice of Pause, Breathe, Reflect
01:52:32 The Morning Practice
01:54:03 Reflecting Before Meetings
01:57:29 Incremental Change
02:00:52 The Blinders of a Fast-Paced Life
02:02:37 The Importance of Small Daily Actions
02:04:48 Building Your Own Peloton
02:09:11 The Importance of Starting Small
02:10:32 Designing the App for Tranquility and Relatability
02:12:59 A Short Breathwork Practice
02:18:31 The Guest's Gratitude
02:19:33 Closing Remarks

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