Limits are learned, not biologically fixed | Ivan Borzenko | TEDxRancho Mirage

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Ultramarathon athlete Ivan Borzenko shares his journey from a childhood prognosis that he might spend his life in a wheelchair to completing a 320-mile triathlon and serving on an emergency medical team on Mt. Everest. His talk explores the invisible barriers society constructs around potential and challenges audiences to look beyond their perceived limits. Ivan was once told he may never walk and could spend his life in a wheelchair. Years later, he would go on to pursue a Guinness World Record during a 320-mile triathlon and serve with an emergency medical team on Mt. Everest. Through his story, Ivan explores the invisible barriers society builds around possibility and the ways those limits shape how people see themselves. Whether someone is facing challenges in their career, family, health, or personal goals, this is a reminder that our perceived limits are often much smaller than our true potential. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independent

Tags: English, Extreme Sports, Health, Motivation, Personal growth, Potential, Sports, TEDxTalks, [TEDxEID:67909]

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