Reject the limits
of what’s possible and uncover what matters most.
"O'Brady's culminating effort [in Antarctica] joined some of the most remarkable achievements in polar history." – The New York Times
PAPERBACK PUBLISHED JANUARY 19, 2021
HARDCOVER PUBLISHED JANUARY 14, 2020
“A jaw-dropping tale of passion and perseverance...If your dreams sometimes seem beset by doubts in equal measure, read this book. It will tip the balance.”
Angela Duckworth, #1 New York Times Best Selling author of Grit
“Colin O’Brady’s amazing adventure is well-written and a fast read. But hang on to it after you finish. On down days go back to the book. It will pick up your spirits dramatically.”
— Phil Knight, Founder of Nike and New York Times Bestselling author of Shoe Dog
“Not only is this book a page-turning story of adventure but it goes much deeper. Colin’s relationship with his wife, Jenna, is explored through a powerfully vulnerable and honest lens. Anyone looking to find a story of grit, love, and mindset will find it here.”
– Rachel Hollis, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Girl, Wash Your Face
“The body-breaking physical trials he endured and his mind-expanding, spiritual experiences are described here in an epic tale of adventure and discovery.”
— Paul Simon, Grammy Award-winning songwriter
Recent audiobooks of note:
THE IMPOSSIBLE FIRST, by Colin O’Brady, read by the author. (Simon & Schuster Audio.) Ten years after an accident left him doubtful he would walk again, O’Brady became the first person to traverse the entire continent of Antarctica (almost a thousand miles long) solo.
The book itself is told through the lens of my expedition in Antarctica, but in it I share personal stories from my life that have shaped me; stories about setting goals, grit, overcoming obstacles, love, relationships, and pushing the limits.
My goal in writing this book was to take all of you on an adventure deep into the mind to uncover what’s possible. My hope is that reading this book ignites a spark in you, giving you the courage and determination to explore what you’re truly capable of, so that you can take the first steps towards
your Impossible First.
“Impossible is just an opinion.”
