This 5-Minute Habit Will TRANSFORM Your Life | Michael O'Brien X Rich Roll Podcast

Rich sits down with business coach and meditation teacher Michael O’Brien to discuss how a near-fatal cycling accident changed his life, including the aftermath of the accident, the need for self-compassion, gaining perspective and choosing a positive mindset, and much more. To read more about Michael and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll824 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Brought To You By... ON Get 10% OFF with code RICHROLL10 👉 https://bit.ly/on2024 SQUARESPACE Get 10% OFF with code RichRoll 👉 https://bit.ly/squarespace2024 LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel:    / richrollpodcastclips   Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram -   / richroll   ✩ Twitter -   / richroll   ✩ Facebook -   / richrollfans   ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443... ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/f... ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/t... ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/t... ✩ Support -   / richroll   FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS, DAN DRAKE & MORGAN MCRAE https://www.blakecurtis.net/ https://www.dandrake333.com/ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:58 Life Before Mike's Last Bad Day 00:07:11 The Commodore 64 and Bowling 00:08:42 Transition to Cycling 00:10:40 Leaving Rochester and College 00:15:23 The Backpack of Rocks 00:17:06 The Pursuit of Happiness 00:21:26 The Need for Self-Compassion 00:26:27 The Last Bad Day 00:27:39 Recovery and Reflection 00:30:45 Meeting the Surgeon 00:32:43 The Surgeon's Grim Prognosis 00:34:31 Sponsor Break 00:35:38 The Guest's Realization About Chasing Happiness 00:39:17 The Guest's Initial Motivation to Prove Their Life Was Worth Saving 00:42:52 The Aftermath of the Accident 00:45:28 Struggling with Identity and Future Prospects 00:49:02 Gaining Perspective and Choosing a Positive Mindset 00:49:54 The Last Bad Day 00:51:02 Finding David 00:54:46 First Arrow, Second Arrow 00:57:36 The Driver's Punishment 00:59:59 Struggling with Revenge and Forgiveness 01:02:25 Finding Forgiveness 01:04:46 Sponsor Break 01:05:55 Michael's Journey with Physical Rehab 01:08:51 Getting Back on the Bike 01:10:36 The SUV Incident 01:13:37 Defining Normal 01:16:10 The Guest's Journey and Perspective 01:17:04 Translating Extreme Experiences into Life 01:19:24 The Ripple Effect of Overcoming Challenges 01:22:00 How a Simple Connection Can Override Divisiveness 01:26:45 Kintsugi: Embracing Imperfections and Connection 01:31:04 Finding Like-Hearted People 01:33:22 Shifting Attitudes and Behaviors 01:34:39 The Importance of Processing Information in a Healthy Way 01:39:10 The Need to Slow Down and See Each Other 01:40:20 The Ongoing Work of Making Progress 01:42:08 Michael's Coaching and Mindfulness Practices 01:43:33 The Moment of Breakdown and Realization 01:44:33 Finding a Way to Slow Down 01:45:34 The Practice of Pause, Breathe, Reflect 01:52:32 The Morning Practice 01:54:03 Reflecting Before Meetings 01:57:29 Incremental Change 02:00:52 The Blinders of a Fast-Paced Life 02:02:37 The Importance of Small Daily Actions 02:04:48 Building Your Own Peloton 02:09:11 The Importance of Starting Small 02:10:32 Designing the App for Tranquility and Relatability 02:12:59 A Short Breathwork Practice 02:18:31 The Guest's Gratitude 02:19:33 Closing Remarks * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast