We were lucky to catch up with Damien Rider recently and have shared our conversation below.
Damien, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Can you open up about a risk you’ve taken – what it was like taking that risk, why you took the risk and how it turned out?
I’ve built himself to become one of the world’s fittest extreme adventure athletes, with performance feats that defy logic and a devotion to inspire people around the world.I do this by taking calcuated risks everytime I set myself an event to take on. My life’s purpse and legacy, is to find out what the human limits are so I can set a new baseline of whats possible.
Some of my events include:
– Pulled a 2.8 tonne pick-up truck 8 miles solo in 3 hours 30 minutes
– Paddled 480km over 9 days on a Stand Up Paddleboard in Maldives
– Climbed out of a Hot Air Balloon basket, to the top by rope ladder, with no parachute at 10,000 feet, 30% less oxygen, -1 degree temp, 40 kph wind movement
– Skydive off the Top of a Hot Air Balloon 7500 feet above the ground
– Paddling 500 miles for 17 days in shark-infested waters along the Australian Coast
– Skateboarding for 56 days along the entire Route 66 through the scorching Mojave Desert
– Pushing a 3 tonne truck down the Gold Coast highway
– Running a marathon with a mattress on his shoulder with the words “Never lay down, Never give up”, all for his cause
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
As an Australian man, who carried the burden of childhood memories, plagued by daily torment that persisted even into adult years. These painful recollections triggered debilitating flashbacks, fueling self-destructive patterns. Frustrated by unsuccessful attempts with various psychologists, I made a life-altering decision to embark on a personal journey of healing, confronting inner demons head-on and seeking the answers he desperately needed.
This pivotal moment marked the beginning of a remarkable chapter in my life. I embarked on an extraordinary solo and unassisted 800km paddleboard adventure, spanning from Gold Coast to Bondi. This transformative experience fueled passion to support others who have endured trauma, abuse, or faced daily challenges. By subjecting myself to extreme endurance events, he deliberately embraced physical and mental pain, aiming to comprehend its depths and forge a path to overcome it. Through these ventures, I found a powerful platform to spread his message to the world, becoming a beacon of inspiration with his exceptional achievements.
Breaking multiple world records and pioneering a series of unprecedented feats, has left an indelible mark on the world. The profound impact extends beyond personal triumphs. As an author and filmmaker, I share my story and insights, offering a glimmer of hope to those in need. Today, I am a highly esteemed speaker, trusted life coach to numerous celebrities, and a globally recognized innovator and leader in the realm of wellness. I will continue my unwavering dedication to touch lives and empower individuals worldwide.
If you could go back in time, do you think you would have chosen a different profession or specialty?
I went back to who I always was as a child growing up. A natural athlete, always inspired and curious to how I become fitter, faster, stronger with efficiency and the be able to share the mental, emotional and physical strengths learnt to others.
Can you talk to us about how your funded your firm or practice?
I’ve started many businesses over the years on a shoestring budget. With a clear focus on my goal and working backwards from the desired end result, mental checking important measurable results along the way, I work through my thought and pattern recognition process to the absolute foundation to begin the project ahead, and then I get started with a flow.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://damienrider.com
- Instagram: damienrider
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damien-rider-3b34a252/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNAkS1OirReO0QnZNBKHP1w
