The Courage to Adapt & Elevate with John Register: Season 3, Episode 5

Connecting With Purpose

Today’s guest is all about inspiring people to rise above adversity and move beyond fear. He believes that when our truth outweighs our fear, we can commit to living a courageous life.

John Register is a true example of resilience. A combat Army veteran and two-time U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier in the hurdles, John’s life changed forever after a traumatic misstep resulted in the loss of his left leg—ending both his Olympic dreams and military career. But through his own reckoning, revision, and renewal, John redefined what it means to be resilient.

Since his amputation, John has gone on to win a silver medal at the Sydney Paralympic Games and has inspired thousands worldwide to "amputate" whatever stands in the way of realizing their true potential. He also founded the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee’s Paralympic Military Sports Program, helping veterans use sport as a tool for healing and recovery.

In this episode, John shares his powerful story, the mindset shifts that helped him move forward, and how we can all learn to live intentionally, with purpose and courage.

Key Takeaways:

— Adapt, don’t overcome: How to redefine adversity

— Everything is training: How preparation and mindset drive performance

— The power of reckoning, revision & renewal

— Listening for echoes and leading with purpose

— Committing to a courageous life when truth outweighs fear John’s story is a reminder that we all have the power to rewrite our story and leave a lasting impact.

Connect with John: https://johnregister.com/

LinkedIn: / johnregister

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