Every now and then, the stars align in a way that make things clearer for me that they were before. When that happens, I like to share.

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Creating through Crisis: Finding Opportunity in Adversity

If you fly as much as I do I’m sure you’ll be with me on this. From the time I leave for the airport, I just want to get the show on the road. Once I’m on the plane, I don’t want to hear about the hockey. I don’t want to overhear the last minute calls making sure the goldfish gets fed.

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Fearless

In a world filled with uncertainty, Joe Glickman’s newly released book Fearless could be the most important book you read in 2013.

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Risky is the new Safe: The Rules have Changed…

With Christmas bearing down on us like a train, I wanted to share a great book with you that you might want to consider gifting to a friend. Actually, do yourself a favour and gift it to yourself first…

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Simplicity is the New Black

Everywhere I’ve turned over the past few weeks I run into an article, book or blog about Simplicity. Is it just me, or has that been your experience also?

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A Test of Will: Audio version now available!

This has been way too long in coming, but for everyone that’s asked over the years, I’m psyched to announce that “A Test of Will” is now available in audio format from audible.com

perspective, keynote speaker, motivational speaker, inspirational speaker, books, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldMarch 18, 2015A Test of Will, audio book, Audible, mountain climbing, amputeeComment

What a Leader Looks Like

People often ask me who my heroes are, expecting I think my response to include perhaps a famous mountaineer, a sporting legend; or some other historical figure. I see the look of recognition in their eyes; the “aha, I get it” as I list them out:

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Before you make an excuse, you might want to check this out…

Twelve years ago, a co-worker tried to talk me out of climbing a mountain…

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Denial is not a virtue. No really, it’s not…

People often presume that, because of the nature of what I do (you know, being a professional speaker, telling people what to do etc), that I must have it all figured out.

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So you think you’re a Badass?

Trust me; you could be badder.

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Winter Driving as an Amputee

Another how-to tip for amputees or anyone who uses a wheelchair for mobility. Winter driving can be a challenge for anyone…

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Fear gets me Focussed

I’m really excited today to let you know that my interview with Ishita Gupta for Fearless Magazine is now online!

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Emmanuel Kelly has the X-Factor

Get the Kleenex ready…This is not just the story of an incredibly inspiring and brave young man.
This is also the story of an incredible woman, Moira Kelly…

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The Solution Revolution

In fact; it’s not even that hard. How is that possible? How can a guy without legs, a “game over” or “end of the world” scenario for most people, be in a place where I can honestly tell you; “it’s not a big deal”?

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Finding Our Way Home

On April 30th I had the amazing opportunity to tell my story in a way I hadn’t told it before, as part of The Moth; in turn part of PEN World Voices.

inspirational speaker, inspiration, motivational speaker, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldMarch 10, 2015The Moth, PEN World Voices, storyComment