# Soul on Fire w/ John O’Leary (Encore episode)

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Podcast: [Reasonably Happy with Paul Ollinger](https://stenobird.com/podcast/reasonably-happy-with-paul-ollinger-635912)
Published: 2025-10-08T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://words.paulollinger.com/p/soul-on-fire-w-john-oleary-encore-815
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## Resource

John O’Leary’s life story has just been made into a movie called Soul On Fire, starring William H. Macy and John Corbett. When John was 9 years old, he played with fire and got burned. Like really, really burned, over 100% of his body, 87% of which were third-degree burns. Doctors gave him less than 1% chance of living and told his parents he would not survive. Yet thanks to the amazing support of his family, the community, and medical care providers, he got through it. His journey back took years, required dozens of surgeries, and cost him all of his fingers. Today, John is a world-renowned inspirational speaker who addresses large audiences around the globe. John is also the author of the best-seller On Fire!: 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life and In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder Unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy. He hosts the Live Inspired podcast. John and I have a lot in common. We were both one of six kids in a big, Catholic family and raised by amazing parents who were married for over 50 years and whose humility and grace inspire us to this day. We’re both husbands and dads, and both want our audiences to be radically aware of the value of their lives and the opportunity to make every day count. In this conversation, we discuss the importance of: Living in the moment Gratitude Family Courage Friends who will fight for you Finding your Talents “Saying Yes to being used for good.” ✍🏾Please leave us a rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/crazymoney . ✍🏾 👊Get Paul’s Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@paulollinger 👊 Watch the trailer for Soul On Fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CslVGLETWps Get full access to Reasonably Happy at words.paulollinger.com/subscribe

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