35: Burning Ironman with Shay Eskew

Shay Eskew is ranked in the top 1% of the world in the Ironman endurance race. He was burned on 35% of his body at 8 years old. He endured over 35 surgeries throughout his lifetime to become the athlete and motivational speaker that he is today. In this episode: 35% of burns on body turns to 65% with no insurance Ear amputation with no pain medicine and relearning how to lift his arm over his head after three years of rehab The drive to become an athlete so that people discover your story Overcoming childhood bullying Preparing for surgery with jumping jacks, push ups, and sit ups Winning championships in wrestling and boxing Becoming and ironman and being ranked top 1% worldwide Knowing each race that you will suffer and welcoming it Embrace the Suck Applying his athletic mindset to the corporate world Finishing 62/62 races Shay Eskew is the author of "What the Fire Ignited" which will be released in September 2018. You can read more about Shay at www.shayeskew.com