Comments on: Believe In Yourself

By: Ruth

Ruth — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:43:28 +0000

Wow... what a wakeup call for me, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Coming hard on the heels of my reading of Wrestling With the Goddess by Azeem Kayum, it was a double whammy of a message of the power of the human spirit and just how far believing in yourself can take you.

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By: Lance

Lance — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:24:52 +0000

Kevin, thanks much for stopping by! Pursue excellence — a great addition! It does make sense — in that excellence is something we choose, and it can become part of our being — success is what is typically what we’re aiming for. In that way, yes, it does. And in pursuing excellence, we are being all that we were meant to be — and that’s pretty awesome!

By: Kevin Touhey

Kevin Touhey — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:33:13 +0000

Very moving post. I just want to add that we should pursue excellence. Being excellent in whatever we undertake has a "greater" value than success because success is temporary. Excellence is not. Does that make sense? Kevin Touhey´s last blog post..Creating High Personal Standards

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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:58:13 +0000

[…] week or so ago I made a comment on a great post over at The Jungle of Life. The post was about believing in yourself. Taking on the knocks of life. Getting up after getting down. Since then I have thought a lot about […]

By: Lance

Lance — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:17:51 +0000

Suddenly Slimmer — Yes, it’s a great reminder for all of us — of what really is possible if we just believe in ourselves! Good luck to you as you continue to believe in “you”, and pursue all the dreams you have!

By: suddenly slimmer

suddenly slimmer — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:00:50 +0000

This post is a great reminder for me as a person who is in the pursue of her dream..thank you suddenly slimmer´s last blog post..Craving for Comfort

By: Lance

Lance — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:45:30 +0000

@Diana — His story is so inspiring, because of the obstacles he has overcome, and his attitude through it all! He is an amazing individual!

@Stephen — I’ll see if I can find a transcript of what was being said — it is really powerful, his message. If I find something, I’ll send it over. Even just in pictures, seeing what he has overcome — it really something what he has accomplished, and a wonderful example of facing adversity and remaining positive in all that life throws at you. I see you as that example, too, Stephen. You are a light for many, including me!

@Stacey/Create A Balance — Isn’t he amazing, Stacey! He gives me so much hope for what is possible, for overcoming the daily “issues” that come up. Game on!!

@Dali — “What a true inspiration!” — you’ve said it so well, Dali! Nick is incredibly well adjusted considering all of the obstacles life has thrown at him. It’s a pleasure to share this amazing story!

@AverageGal — We all are so blessed, but too often don’t realize it. Until we see something like this — someone who seemingly has much less in life than us to be thankful for — and yet he is thriving, he is making a difference every day, he is loving the life he has! An amazing story of hope!

By: AverageGal

AverageGal — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:42:17 +0000

How amazing! What a great way to bring someone back to earth - I'm so blessed and many times get caught up in the "little things". What an inspiring story. Thanks for sharing! AverageGal´s last blog post..Frozen Fingers Syndrome?

By: Dali Burgado

Dali Burgado — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:54:49 +0000

What a true inspiration! It is true that so many of us don't think to be grateful for all the blessings we have because we want more. Love the "Attitude of Gratitude" and zest for life that Nick has. I had to fight back a tear. Wonderful inspiration! I appreciate you sharing his story. Dali Burgado Dali Burgado´s last blog post..Creating Clarity in Blogging

By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:09:15 +0000

Thank you for the introduction to this remarkable man. We are all gorgeous and have so much to share with the world. Game On! Thank Lance. Stacey / Create a Balance´s last blog post..21 Reasons to Schedule a Weekly Night Out for Yourself

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:07:29 +0000

This is the 2nd video I've seen with Nick in it. I had posted one of his earlier videos on my blog - it showed him going about doing his daily activities that most of us take for granted. I wish I knew what he was saying because he obviously had a powerful impact on the kids, making them laugh and cry. Do you know of a transcript somewhere? I am an inspirational speaker too so I'm very interested in knowing exactly what he's saying to provoke such a strong emotional response. Anyone? Stephen Hopson´s last blog post..How Making an Irrational, Last-Minute Decision Can Change Your Life

By: Diana Rupert

Diana Rupert — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:05:48 +0000

Thanks for the post. I saw a video of Nick before. It was really inspiring and motivating. Like what i have read believe in yourself. Overcome your weaknesses and always focus in your goals. Diana Rupert´s last blog post..Easiest Way to Lose Love Handles and Rapidly Burn Fat

By: Lance

Lance — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:46:59 +0000

@Jannie — That’s an excellent point Jannie, what seems “negative” oftentimes ends up being a positive — especially if we have the right attitude! Bizarre knitting accident??? And, I know what you fling (and it’s not knitting needles…)…what’s the story here??

@Kelly — Video is fixed now (with a slightly different one, but basically the same) — sorry about that. If you get back, check it out now…Nick is a true example of coming out a winner in life — an amazing individual!

@Ricardo — No kidding Ricardo — this guy’s got an unbelievable attitude — makes anything we “complain” about seem pretty small. Nick really does embrace the good in his life, and because of that he just continues to spread good everywhere he goes. I think you’re already there Ricardo, embracing the good — you sure come across that way. Thanks, as always, for stopping by!

@Scott — I think, in this case, no — not at all — tears are perfectly ok. It’s hard not to… And, Scott, thanks for sharing that excellent point. Sometimes when we fall down, we get back up and just keep doing the same thing — or end up falling down as we go down a path that’s not “right” for us. It IS important that we take the time to “shake the dust off” as you say — and really see if we’re going in the direction we desire. Thanks much for that viewpoint — it really adds to this story!

@Blake — Your welcome, this is truly an inspirational story of hope!

@Grace — Yes, sometimes believing in ourselves isn’t always the easiest thing to do, is it Grace…and then we see stories like this, and it’s just so uplifting. I wish you well on your journey…

@Caroline — Your welcome Caroline. There is so much inspiration in what this man is doing with his life!

@Biz — Glad this helped you today Biz! We are blessed with so much — even if, at times, it seems like we’re not. Nick really drives this point home with how he has embraced life in spite of the many hardships life has dealt him…

@Tabitha — Your welcome Tabitha, and thank you so much for your kind words — I am humbled by them, and am honored to have shared this introduction to one amazing person.

By: Tabitha

Tabitha — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:04:31 +0000

You have made such a HUGE impact in the life of a woman living with disability (I dislike that word). Thank you for introducing me to Nick! Tabitha´s last blog post..An Answered Prayer