It’s Time to Be Our Best Selves

It's time to be our best selves to overcome adversity
Every single human being wants to be seen and appreciated, valued and respected. You do, I do...it’s universal. Regardless of whether you share a viewpoint with someone or disagree bitterly, both sides deserve to be heard and acknowledged.
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National Disability Awareness Month

I was fortunate to have lived the first part of my life as a normal, able-bodied person. It was in Corpus Christi, Texas, that I was injured in a terrible explosion. People around the United States saw the aftermath of the explosion in the national news coverage that followed for days. Having barely survived the
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A Moment of Thanks

A Moment of Thanks!
What a year it’s been! We’ve had ups and downs, and we’ve had wins and disappointments. As humans, we tend to easily take the good for granted, while sinking into anxiety, anger or even depression about the things that didn’t go our way. But there’s a remedy for that. Take a moment to close your
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Family

Growing up on a farm in the Midwest, I was raised in a Christian home and was taught the importance of hard work, Integrity and going to church and living a Christian life. And like most other people, I figured that “Family” was a term that described the people in my home and the blood
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It’s Time to GIVE IT YOUR ALL!

Give It Your All
Every time I speak to a new audience, one of the things I enjoy most about the experience is getting to know the people in attendance. It starts when I to talk to the event planners and organizers before I ever set foot – or in my case, wheels – in the venue. I learn
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Don’t Expect to SEE a Change if You Don’t MAKE One

Take Action, Get Results
There’s nothing like having a clear goal. It provides you with something to look forward to when you need a boost. It makes your mind race with anticipation as you plan for its achievement. And it lets you be creative as you look for opportunities to ensure its success. But there’s always a trade-off… to
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HOW CAN I? Go for the Extraordinary!

Craig Blanchette – How Can I?
This is the story of Craig Blanchette, a fellow Olympian and Paralympian who I had the honor of competing alongside as members of Team USA during the 1980s and ‘90s. It is a story of his tremendous courage, perseverance and overcoming adversity throughout his life. Craig was born with a birth defect called Proximal femoral
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Bob Dole, American Hero (Part I)

Bob Dole, American Hero
Outlasting Every Challenge I first met Senator Robert J. Dole when he spoke at my high school graduation in 1974 in Downs, KS. He talked to us about always doing our best – a commitment to being our best – in our studies, in our careers, and in our communities. The takeaway: “Whatever you do
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How Ron Swiercinsky Found the Champion Within

Ron Swiercinsky, Winners' Mindset
This is the story of Ron Swiercinsky, a Champion athlete from Belleville, KS. I know you will enjoy reading about his journey to becoming a great champion and how “Finding A Champion Within” is possible for anyone out there, though it takes tremendous will and effort to achieve. Read on to learn how you can
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