Overcoming Adversity & Resilience - The speaker faced a life-altering hip surgery complication leading to a rare neurological disease, impacting mobility and bodily functions [4][5][6] - Initial reactions included fear and questioning of identity after the original life plan (Plan A) was disrupted [8][9] - The speaker highlights the importance of adapting to unexpected changes and embracing alternative paths (Plan B, C, etc) [9][10] - Examples of successful individuals like Oprah Winfrey, Vera Wang, and Steve Jobs are used to illustrate the potential of Plan B [11][12] Adaptation & Achievement - The speaker transitioned to adapted CrossFit after the diagnosis, initially facing challenges and reluctance [12][13] - A friend's perspective reframed the wheelchair as a tool, similar to equipment used in triathlon, enabling continued athletic pursuits [14] - The speaker found renewed strength and determination, eventually winning a competition and overcoming fears [15] - The speaker became a five-time world champion in adapted CrossFit and a Paralympic athlete in shot put, discus, and javelin [17] Inspiration & Perspective - An encounter with a child who saw the wheelchair as a superhero tool shifted the speaker's perspective on limitations and opportunities [16] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of changing perspectives and embracing challenges with a "why not me" attitude [17] - The message encourages listeners to be willing to start even with fear, as Plan B can be a new way to shine [18][19]

Vamos a hacer un ejercicio. Quiero que respiren hondo y que cierren los ojos. Quiero que se visualicen delante de su tarta de cumpleaños.En ese momento están rodeados de familia, de amigos y le están cantando el famoso feliz cumpleaños. Es un día de felicidad, de amor y de cariño. Tienes 6, 7, 8, 9 años y en ese momento pides tu deseo, pues ese deseo ya está cumplido.Vinimos aquí para brillar. Nadie nos tiene que apagar la luz. A mí nadie me la ha pagado.Como siempre digo, somos un lienzo blanco y nosotros ...

Overcoming Fear & Entrepreneurship - The speaker shares a personal narrative of overcoming adversity, including academic struggles and family financial crisis, to illustrate the power of embracing fear as a motivator [1][2][3][7][8] - Entrepreneurship is presented as a path to personal freedom and impact, not just financial success [8][10] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of pursuing one's passions and convictions, even in the face of uncertainty and potential setbacks [3][10][18] Financial Wellness & Innovation - The company aims to address financial stress, which is identified as a major contributor to mental health issues, by providing solutions to individuals trapped in cycles of debt [11][12][13] - The company is developing AI-powered tools to predict and prevent users from falling into financial hardship, emphasizing proactive intervention [16] - The company secured a significant pre-seed funding round to build a global company that will change the way credit is delivered [14] Company Vision & Social Impact - The company's mission is to revolutionize the credit industry by providing accompanied credit solutions, drawing an analogy to responsible car sales [17] - The company is committed to challenging conventional norms and building a company in Ecuador that can have a global impact on financial well-being [17] - The company views fear as a catalyst for innovation and a constant reminder to question and improve its approach [15][16]

[Música] Si les soy muy sincero, yo estoy aquí gracias al miedo, a este feroz sentimiento al que todos siempre buscamos huirle. Para no hacerles el cuento muy largo, me voy a retomar un poquito a cuando iba en secundaria. Ya sé, no se preocupen, no son tantos años como creen, pero bueno, mucha barba, poco pelo, siempre van a hacer aparentar que sí.Ustedes no se preocupen, yo ya estoy trabajando en eso. Cuando era niño, gracias a esta burbuja en la que me tenían mi familia y mis amigos, la verdad es que mi v ...