Have you ever had a dream, idea, or challenge that seemed impossible? Have you ever hoped you could break through limitations to see those dreams become a reality?
Erik Weihenmayer is a unique leader that has not only broken those limitations, but has made a career out of overcoming insurmountable odds. On May 25, 2001, Erik Weihenmayer climbed the summit of the world’s highest peak – Mount Everest. And on September 5, 2002, when he stood on top of Mt. Kosciusko in Australia, Weihenmayer completed his 7-year quest to climb The Seven Summits – the highest mountains on each of the seven continents
In September, 2003, Erik joined 320 stellar athletes from 17 countries to compete in the Primal Quest, the richest and toughest multi-sport adventure race in the world: 457 miles through the Sierra Nevada’s, nine days, sixty thousand feet of elevation gain, and no time-outs. Averaging only two hours of sleep a night, Erik and his team surged past the finish line on Lake Tahoe, becoming one of the 42 teams to cross the finish line out of the 80 teams that began.
What makes Erik’s accomplishments incredible is not only that he is living his passion to climb the hardest and highest peaks in the world, but he has done so despite being completely blind. As the only blind man in history to reach the summit of Mt. Everest, his passion and tenacity have set a new standard for the potential of mankind to overcome what others consider impossible obstacles. He has shattered the ceiling of limitations for blind people and has lived as a catalyst of hope for the human spirit.
Today, as you set out to conquer your world, look for the opportunity to overcome the odds, face the winds, climb the mountains, and summit the heights of excellence. To some, adversity causes them to break. To leaders like Eric, adversity causes them to break records. Today is a great day to set new records in your life, work, and family.
As a highly sought-after speaker, thought leader, author, and expert in business psychology, Staci Wallace’s messages of uncompromising truth equip CEO's, influencers, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the marketplace to launch and scale purpose-driven, highly profitable lives and businesses that leave a powerful impact on the world. With over 35 years in Executive Corporate Leadership and over 25 in global ministry, Staci's desire is to support Kingdom Entreprenuers with tools that equip leaders and send them to the four corners of the earth. Her distinctions in business success have enabled her to share the stage with five U.S. Presidents and many other high profile leaders of this generation as well as to be a featured "Life & Business Coach" for such shows as KTHV's Morning Show, NBC, ABC, FOX and is the current co-host of the "Fueled By Fire Podcast" alongside her husband of 25 years, Larry Wallace.