Friday, July 24, 2009

i am physically challenged, but i have met so many more able-bodied people who are more crippled than i am

pure genius. the very words of the VERY Tony Christiansen himself.

Taylor's was kind enough to invite this inspiring speaker to help us get back on track and review on our life perspectives. Mr. Tony Christiansen is a man without legs, physically challenged, yet in so many ways more competent than the average human being.

what sets him apart? his fierce determination of setting goals and seeing them accomplished.

He is a gold medal winner in paralympics javelin throwing, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro (tallest peak in Africa) and is the most optimistic person ever, especially when considered he probably doesn't even remember how it felt like to walk. He lost his legs at the age of nine.

truly, truly inspiring.

i hope he's going around to other colleges to continue to inspire other students to pursue their dreams.

Mr. Tony on the right.


for more details on his absolutely amazing life go here.

especially those of you who are feeling especially discouraged about something. i know i was, and this really HELPED a lot. it's wonderful to hear of someone else' success and seeing how it might be possible for you one day.

the best example of the non-existence of impossibility is American Idol, every year hundreds and thousand of people sign up and who's to say there's no hope despite that? isn't it compulsory that SOMEONE must win? why can't it be you, if you've got what it takes?

the key is to look from this perspective.

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Ming Yong said...

thank you dorsey.

ive only seen a few episodes of two and a half men tho ;)