Matt Johnson: The Truth about Project 7

<p>Matt Johnson joins the Grab Life Big Podcast to unpack Project Seven, his attempt to complete seven Ironmans in seven days while raising money and awareness for veterans. </p><p>-</p><p>He shares what happened when his body finally had nothing left to give, why he considers the experience a success despite falling short of seven, and how the journey forced him to confront childhood trauma, faith, giving back, and his constant need to push harder. Now, Matt is learning what it looks like to slow down, be present, and find peace without needing to know what challenge comes next.</p><p>-</p><p>Chapters</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRZDfMIFHkE" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">0:00</a> Project Seven, Cam Hanes &amp; the seawall moment</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRZDfMIFHkE&t=120s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">2:00</a> The power of your why &amp; sharing failure</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRZDfMIFHkE&t=300s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">5:00</a> Was Project Seven a success?</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRZDfMIFHkE&t=400s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">6:40</a> Changing standards &amp; redefining a win</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRZDfMIFHkE&t=515s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">8:35</a> Mental health, childhood trauma &amp; therapy</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRZDfMIFHkE&t=735s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">12:15</a> The road to Project Seven</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRZDfMIFHkE&t=1030s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">17:10</a> How Project Seven was conceived</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRZDfMIFHkE&t=1180s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">19:40</a> Days 1-4 &amp; hitting the wall</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRZDfMIFHkE&t=1380s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">23:00</a> Logistical challenges &amp; adapting the plan</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRZDfMIFHkE&t=1695s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">28:15</a> The physical toll of Days 6 &amp; 7</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRZDfMIFHkE&t=2040s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">34:00</a> The decision to stop</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRZDfMIFHkE&t=2310s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">38:30</a> Learning to celebrate &amp; Valor Fit</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRZDfMIFHkE&t=2580s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">43:00</a> Giving back &amp; following intuition</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRZDfMIFHkE&t=3060s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">51:00</a> Woodbine Elementary &amp; remembering where he came from</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRZDfMIFHkE&t=3420s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">57:00</a> What Project Seven was really about &amp; what’s next</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRZDfMIFHkE&t=3570s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">59:30</a> Recovery, slowing down &amp; finding peace</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRZDfMIFHkE&t=3960s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">1:06:00</a> Being okay with not knowing what’s next</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRZDfMIFHkE&t=4200s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">1:10:00</a> Impact, gratitude &amp; buying back your time</p><p>-</p><p>Learn More About Gobundance<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUlNWV3d4WThENHE4WnpnSEs2TlphOXxBTl9pYzRlYm40OGhvWENaUUFaUUExYVNXbDZzNUFWV1dLUG5ES3NuQ2dwdE5vN2tvTUYwZ2drYUpGQjlZVWVuWTQ5TDhPVWd6aVYwN3lXMGtaNGt6N2l6bS10dDRySUVnQWVL&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gobundance.com%2F&v=VRZDfMIFHkE" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://www.gobundance.com/</a></p><p>Gobundance is a member