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Former Softie Patricia Walsh Sets a World Record for Blind Triathletes

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I’m always of fan of hearing about how Softies change the world, inside and outside of Microsoft.

I was reading Blind Ambition: How to Envision Your Limitless Potential and Achieve the Success You Want by Patricia Walsh.  It’s an inspirational story, as well as an insightful read if you are looking for ways to up your game or get the edge in work and life.

I wrote a 10 Big Ideas from Blind Ambition to share some of the highlights from the book.

Walsh is a former Softie.  More than that, she has raced in marathons, ultra-marathons and IRONMAN triathlons.  In 2011, Walsh set a new world record for blind triathletes, shattering the previous male and female records by over 50 minutes.

Pretty impressive.

She left Microsoft to start her own business, pursuit her speaking career, and train as a world-class athlete.

She set a high-bar.

But she also set a great example.  Walsh wanted to help light the way for others to show them that they can be limitless if they set goals, put in the work, and don’t let fear or failures hold them back. 

And most importantly, don’t put limits on yourself, and don’t fall into the trap of the limits that others put on you.

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  • Anonymous
    December 08, 2014
    This shows that ability has nothing to do with disability. Thanks for sharing this story.

  • Anonymous
    December 09, 2014
    @ Dragan -- Her story is very inspiring, and she shares a great deal of details of how she went about overcoming obstacles.   It's very easy to relate to, and apply the lessons learned.