The School of Greatness

18 Kyle Maynard: The No Excuse Approach to Success

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May 15, 2013
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Overcoming Wrestling Doubts

  • Kyle was told a person with no arms and legs could never win a wrestling match. He defeated an opponent by consistently taking him down 15 times in a row to win by mercy rule.
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First Limbless MMA Fighter

  • Kyle became the first limbless person to fight in a sanctioned MMA fight. He faced intense criticism but fought to experience the challenge rather than to win.
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Climbing Kilimanjaro on Elbows

  • Kyle crawled up Mount Kilimanjaro on his elbows and feet using special carbon fiber gear. It took him 12.5 days, almost twice the usual time for the climb.
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