In this week’s episode of Get A Shift On, I sit downwith Craig Wood, man who redefines resilience.
Craig is a former British soldier who lost both legs and ahand in Afghanistan. Fast forward to today, and he’s just completed a 90-day solo sail across the Pacific Ocean - that’s 7,500 nautical miles, breaking two world records in the process.
This conversation isn’t just about an epic adventure. It’s about mindset. It’s about what happens when you replace “I can’t” with “Watch me.” Craig shares how small steps, acceptance, and refusing to quit have shaped his life, from recovering in hospital to becoming a professional sailorand now giving back by raising funds for BLESMA and Turn to Starboard, two charities that support injured veterans.
If you’ve ever faced fear, doubt, or change, this episodewill remind you that the biggest failure is not trying.
Listen now and discover why resilience isn’t about being fearless, it’s about showing up anyway
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Craig Wood's Journey
03:13 Overcoming Adversity: Craig's Military Background
06:10 The Transition to Sailing and Family Life
09:02 Planning the Solo Pacific Voyage
11:41 Acceptance and Resilience in the Face of Challenges
17:08 Daily Life at Sea: Lessons Learned
22:30 Navigating Challenges: Equipment Failures at Sea
27:39 Reflections on Sailing and Life Lessons
34:35 The Challenge of Oceanic Sleep
39:39 Nutrition at Sea: What to Eat and Drink
41:59 The Transition to Land: Cravings and Adjustments
43:47 Adapting Sailing Techniques for Amputees
51:22 Building Resilience: Teaching Life Lessons to Children
01:03:49 End