13. Acceptance, Forgiveness and Letting Go with Keiron McCammon

The Business of Doing Business with Dwayne Kerrigan

In this podcast, Dwayne Kerrigan speaks with guest, Keiron McCammon as Keiron recounts his experience with a life-altering accident and the road to recovery. Keiron, who lost his hand in a paragliding accident, shares his process of acceptance, forgiveness, and letting go. Keiron's inspiring story offers life lessons transferable to personal, intimate, and business relations.

Keiron McCammon is a trailblazing product technologist with over two decades of expertise across the internet, mobile, and e-commerce landscapes. A seasoned entrepreneur and executive, his journey has led him from founding startups to jumping into late-stage, venture-backed companies. Known for championing the rise of social commerce, Keiron has a distinguished history of steering product innovation and vision. He's adept at building and leading product and technology teams, having made his mark from Silicon Valley to New York.

In 2006, Keiron faced an unexpected challenge when he lost his left hand due to a near-fatal electrocution during a paragliding mishap in Colombia. Undeterred, he channeled his resilience into feats of immense physical endurance, completing five Ironman triathlons and earning a coveted spot at the 2022 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.

Educationally, Keiron boasts a BSc in Computer Science from Exeter University, UK, and an MFA in Creative Nonfiction Writing from The New School, New York. When not pioneering in the tech world, he lends his voice to his blog https://onehandedblogger.com

Time Stamps:

[00:00] Introduction and Personal Reflections

[00:46] Welcome to The Business of Doing Business

[01:20] The Paragliding Accident

[01:46] Understanding Paragliding

[04:37] The Accident Details

[06:57] Post-Accident Reflections

[11:56] The Aftermath and Recovery

[17:03] The Journey to Miami

[18:38] Medical Procedures and Recovery in Miami

[35:39] The Unwavering Support from the Medical Team

[36:32] The Awakening of Empathy and Gratitude

[37:01] The Power of Human Connection in Difficult Times

[37:42] The Tough Decision: To Amputate or Not

[39:30] The Journey Back to Life After Amputation

[41:58] The Power of Acceptance, Forgiveness, and Letting Go

[44:09] The Pursuit of Thriving, Not Just Surviving

[44:42] The Impact of the Accident on Personal Relationships

[46:16] The Transformation Through Sports and Challenges

[46:49] The Power of Perspective and Inspiration

[49:48] The Journey of Self-Reflection and Growth

[51:13] The Impact of the Accident on Career and Typing

[52:47] The Power of Acceptance, Forgiveness, and Letting Go in Everyday Life

[58:07] The Unforeseen Impact of the Accident on Intimate Relationships

[01:02:19] The Journey of Self-Discovery and Relationship Healing

[01:05:25] The Power of Sharing and Inspiring Others

[01:09:02] The Conclusion: The Journey Continues

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