From Victim to Victor: Finding Purpose in Pain with John O’Leary - TFO Wealth Partners
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At age nine, John O’Leary’s world quite literally caught fire, and what happened next changed everything.

John O’Leary was burned on almost 100 percent of his body in a childhood accident and given less than a 1 percent chance to survive. Today he’s a two time national bestselling author, a sought after national speaker, and the host of the Live Inspired Podcast, reaching audiences across the country with a simple message: stop just surviving your days, and start actually living them.

His story resonated so deeply it became a feature film, Soul on Fire, released by Sony Pictures. In this episode, Brady and John talk about the hospital janitor and aide who taught him that every job carries dignity, the Hall of Fame broadcaster who showed up for a dying stranger, and the daily habit that can bring more wonder into your life, your work, and your relationships.

Watch the trailer for Soul on Fire here:

Key Takeaways from the episode:

  • A childhood accident left John burned on almost 100 percent of his body.
  • Hospital staff modeled dignity and love in ways that shaped his recovery.
  • A famous broadcaster’s small act of kindness changed the course of his life.
  • His books explore how to live fully instead of just surviving.
  • One simple habit can help us all rediscover a sense of wonder.
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More About John O’Leary

In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine year old boy. While playing with fire and gasoline, he caused a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100 percent of his body, with doctors giving him less than a 1 percent chance to live. Through emotional storytelling, unexpected humor, and an authentic spirit, John now reveals what is possible on the other side of tragedy and inspires audiences to transform their lives one action at a time.

John is the two time number one national bestselling author of On Fire and In Awe, and his story has also become the feature film Soul on Fire. He has been featured by USA Today, Fox News, the Dave Ramsey Show, MLB Network, and Good Life Project, among others. Whether on stage or in conversation, John’s message is built to feel like it is spoken directly to you.

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