Perseverance, Resiliency & Growth Mindset w/Chris Cedarstrand - Session #1

While backing a large piece of Heavy Machinery uphill, the gears slipped and the packer began to roll down. After trying all the options to stop it and only after keeping the 30,000 kg machine away from harm's way, I jumped off. As I jumped the machine flipped with part of it catching my leg. I was rushed to the hospital and taken into surgery in an attempt to save and repair the damage to my leg. Unfortunately, my femoral artery let go and my leg was amputated above the knee, without my knowing. 16 days later I was sent home with little hope to recover on my own.

In the fall of 2011 my life changed completely in two areas. The first one was that I became a father of a beautiful little girl and the second being that I started to play sledge hockey with the Calgary Scorpions. Within months I was picked up by Team Canada's development program where I worked hard to challenge myself, improve my skills, and push my abilities to the absolute maximum. In 2014 I became captain of the development team and shortly after joined the mens National team. Even after numerous repeated shoulder injuries I was the first alternative for the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Since then I have competed on the world stage at a number of international events, bringing home a silver medal at the 2015 World Championships.

Join Chris as he talks about his journey, what he has learned and how it can help you.

https://www.chriscederstrand.com/

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