Iron Hope

Lessons Learned from Conquering the Impossible

By: James Lawrence

Narrated by: James Lawrence

This program is read by the author, who is one of the most dynamic, inspiring, larger-than-life keynote speakers in the world, having shared his astonishing story in 50 different countries across the globe reaching millions of people

The ultimate guide to mental toughness by James “Iron Cowboy” Lawrence—the greatest endurance athlete in human history.

Lawrence’s accomplishments are nearly impossible to comprehend. After breaking two Guinness World Records, he shattered possibilities in 2015 by completing 50 full-distance triathlons in 50 states in 50 consecutive days. Yes, THE IRONMAN®, “the single most difficult day in sports”– a 2.4-mile swim, 112 miles on a bike, then a 26.2-mile run, all completed in under 17 hours. It is a race so intense that less than .01% of the population have completed one.

Afterward, Lawrence subjected his body to exhaustive physical testing, to every genetic test known to science. The stunning discovery is that physically, James Lawrence is unspecial in every way. The secret to his bulletproof body is his bulletproof mentality.

Even those accomplishments weren’t enough for James. In 2021, he set out on another endurance endeavor, this one so difficult he wondered if he would even live. He set out to complete a staggering 100 full-distance triathlons in 100 consecutive days. By persevering, he wanted to inspire people to do the same for whatever difficulties they are going through.

How does a person develop the mental fortitude necessary to overcome incredible exhaustion, immeasurable suffering, and unfathomable pain in order to achieve impossible goals? With Iron Hope, that’s exactly what James “Iron Cowboy” Lawrence shows listeners how to do. Lawrence explains how readers can forge an iron will by making and keeping small promises to themselves again and again, amassing experience and building momentum until giving up becomes impossible. Combine a big dream with small improvements repeated with great consistency and make your goals and dreams a reality.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

Incredible story

Wasn’t the biggest fan at first of the interludes for the Iron Hope messages, got over it and really loved the messages each one brought. James, his team, and his family have such an incredible journey through their lives. Hope others take the time to listen, watch, and become the best version of themselves possible!

Resilience

Loved it all! It’s a powerful testament and somehow would have liked it to be even longer - so many questions popped into my mind

Wow

This book, and Iron Cowboy, has inspired me beyond what I can say. I'll be 60 years old in October, I'm not a runner, but I've signed up to do a half marathon with my daughter 2 days after I turn 60, and doing it as a fundraiser for one of our mission partners at our church. I'm excited!!!!!

Positive and Almost Unbelievable

The Iron Cowboy is ultimately a really, humble guy who loves his family and never gives up. This book is a great one to run to or workout with. Inspiring and full of faith.

Inspiring easy to listen to story.

Inspiring, well structured, easy to listen to story. Lots of great digestible life lessons to take away from the book