When John O’Leary was 9 years old, he played with fire and got burned—really, really burned, over 99% of his body. Doctors gave him less than a 1% chance to live and told his parents he would not survive. Yet thanks to the amazing support of his family, the community, and medical care providers, survive he did.
His journey back took years, required dozens of surgeries, and cost him all of his fingers.
Today, John is a world-renowned inspirational speaker who has addressed audiences around the globe. John is also the author of the best-seller On Fire!: 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life and In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder Unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy. He hosts the Live Inspired podcast.
John and I have a lot in common. We were both one of six kids in a big, Catholic family and raised by amazing parents who were married for over 50 years and whose humility and grace inspire us to this day. We’re both husbands and dads and both want our audiences to be radically aware of the value of their lives and the opportunity to make every day count.
In this conversation, we discuss the importance of:
Living in the moment
Gratitude
Family
Courage
Friends who will fight for you
Finding your talents
Learn more about John on his website.
If you haven’t found what you’re looking for in the words above, you’re probably not going to find them down here. Seriously, all the important stuff is up yonder.
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