The Wall of Fear

A few weeks ago I had the amazing opportunity to act as a mentor to a group of five teenagers with varying abilities as they learnt to scuba dive in the Cayman Islands.

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Uncertainty

All of us feel stuck at some point in our lives, and it’s no wonder. The scientific community suggests that the average adult makes approximately 35,000 decisions each day…

motivational speaker, positive thinking, inspirationWarren MacdonaldMay 17, 2016Federation Peak, Gary Caganoff, unstuck, perception, mountain climbing, amputeeComment

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

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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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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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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”?

inspiration, inspirational speaker, learning, perspective, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldMarch 11, 2015not a big deal, amputee, The Solution Revolution, changeComment

A Certified Badass! Finally…

It was fellow amputee climber Mal Daly who first called ma a “Badass”, and I have to admit, I kind of liked it. I’m happy to announce today though that I’m now “certified”!

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Let it go…

Letting go is not easy. In fact, it could be one of the most difficult things any of us ever have to do. One of the biggest lessons I have learned has been that you can’t create something until you clear a space for that creation to take place. When we are busy and overwhelmed, that space simply isn’t there for creativity.

learning, inspiration, perspective, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldFebruary 23, 2015let it go, overwhelemed, busy, creativity, wheelchair, amputee, walking, holding you bckComment

Amps are at it again!

Amps are at it again; this time with Frenchman Philippe Croizon, a quadruple amputee following an electrical accident, swimming across the English Channel in a very respectable 13 1/2 hours.

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Sharing to help others

One thing that gives me satisfaction from what I’ve been through is being able to share insights to help others who find themselves in similar situations; such as shark attack victim and navy diver Paul de Gelder who lost a leg to a bull shark last week in Sydney Harbour.

inspiration, learning, perspective, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldJanuary 13, 2015shark attack victim, Paul de Gelder, amputee, bull shark, dreamsComment

Your Move…

I had a guy take me to task last week with the following: “If we all create our own reality like you say we do, why is it that I have to get caught up in this recession/ depression?

inspiration, inspirational speaker, learning, perspective, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldJanuary 12, 2015TaHay Tha, amputee, living beyond our means, recession, how do you spend your time, focus on what you haveComment

Adventures in Personal Leadership Series – Orlando FL Event

Warren’s story is a gripping tale of profound courage, strength of spirit and sheer tenacity in the face of overwhelming odds.

keynote speaker, motivational speaker, inspirational speaker, Warren Macdonald blogWarren MacdonaldJanuary 11, 2015A Test of Will, speaker, overwhelming odds, event, mountain climber, amputee Comment