Summary

In this episode of The Impact Code, host Brett interviews Sean Swarner, a cancer survivor and world-renowned adventurer. Sean shares his incredible journey of defying the odds and overcoming unimaginable challenges. The conversation revolves around the power of hope, defining personal core values, and the importance of mindset in achieving goals. Sean emphasizes the need to focus on what you want rather than what you want to avoid, and the significance of internal motivation over external motivation. He also discusses the role of family and the impact of self-talk in shaping one's identity and actions. Sean Swarner shares his experience of climbing Mount Everest with one lung and overcoming high-altitude cerebral edema. He emphasizes the importance of having a deeper purpose and using it as motivation to keep going. Sean also talks about the power of signs and the impact of his flag with names of people touched by cancer. He encourages people to find a deeper reason to keep moving forward during difficult times. Sean discusses the significance of ego and confidence, and the importance of removing ego to be receptive to advice and suggestions for improvement. He highlights the value of respecting each other's stories and differences to create a better world. Sean shares a powerful story of saving a woman's life through his presentation and emphasizes the impact we can have on others without even realizing it. He advises people to focus on the present and future, rather than dwelling on the past, and to be mindful of their thoughts and beliefs. Sean also encourages people to take the Big Hill Challenge and start with deep self-reflection to discover who they are and what they want in life.

Takeaways

• Hope is crucial in overcoming obstacles and maintaining a positive mindset.
• Defining personal core values helps guide decision-making and provides a sense of purpose.
• Focusing on what you want, rather than what you want to avoid, leads to greater fulfillment and success.
• Internal motivation is more sustainable and impactful than external motivation.
• Family plays a significant role in shaping one's values and actions.
• Positive self-talk and a strong sense of identity are essential for personal growth and achievement. 
• Having a deeper purpose can provide motivation and strength during difficult times.
• Removing ego allows for personal growth and improvement.
• Respecting each other's stories and differences can create a better world.
• Our actions and words can have a profound impact on others, even if we are not aware of it.
• Focusing on the present and future is more productive than dwelling on the past.
• Self-reflection is essential for discovering who we are and what we want in life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Sean Swarner's Journey of Resilience
08:04 Discovering and Living by Your Personal Core Values
34:19 Overcoming High Altitude Cerebral Edema
46:25 The Profound Impact of Our Actions
55:15 Projecting Yourself in the Future
01:02:37 Removing Ego for Personal Growth
01:09:05 Self-Reflection: Discovering Who You Are

Connect with Sean:

• Sean Swarner Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seanswarner/?hl=en
• Sean Swarner Website | https://www.seanswarner.com/
• The Big Hill Challenge | https://www.thebighillchallenge.com/
• True North Documentary on Prime | https://www.amazon.com/True-North-%20Sean-Swarner-Story/dp/B07LBCSFCD

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