Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement Overcoming Setbacks with a Growth Mindset: Reframing Your Attitude | Niall McCann
Feb 28, 2023
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Niall McCann, a daring conservationist and adventurer, shares his incredible journey of resilience after a life-altering spinal injury. He recounts the moment of his accident during a speed flying mishap and how humor and a positive mindset helped him cope with intense challenges. Niall also discusses inspiring future expeditions, including a charity trek across the Vatnajökull icecap with fellow spinal injury survivors, showcasing the healing power of adventure.
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Crash From Pushing Skill Limits
- Niall crashed while speed flying after trying maneuvers beyond his skill level to keep up with his brother.
- He hit a ridge, tumbled nine meters, and initially believed he might die before being rescued by his brother.
Master Basics Before Risky Moves
- Practice ground-handling and many conservative flights rather than rushing low-ground tricks.
- Build hundreds of safe repetitions before attempting high-risk proximity flying.
Emergency Spine Surgery And Reconstruction
- Surgeons fused Niall's broken spine and removed dead muscle eight hours after the crash.
- A titanium cage replaced his shattered vertebra and was packed with bone to ossify over time.