Belief is what it takes!!!

If you think you are a wasted life and worry too much of things you don't have, just remember there are these athletes who defy all odds and win life on their own.

Olympics saga was so hyped for its craze and the extent of sports involved. But then lot of us don't have an idea about Paralympics (Olympics for Para athletes) that's currently underway in Rio. I didn't, until I woke up to the news that an Indian had won the First ever gold in such event. 

Mariyappan Thangavelu from TN took the honor in High jump while there was Varun Bhati Singh who won the Bronze. There was one other Champ Sharad Kumar who could have added to the medal tally if not for American Sam Grewe. The interesting fact is that these 3 Indians rank 1, 2 and 3 in World Rankings for High Jump. May be he was destined to win gold, for his name "Thangam" means gold.  "It’s not beyond me, even gold is possible", beaming Thangavelu had told while interviewed before the final. He believed and achieved. 

Jonnie Peacock and Georgie Hermitage, Gold for GB in respective Men's and Women's 100 M Sprint, Ellie Robinson in Swimming and a lot more. 

Check it out: https://www.paralympic.org/

Believe in yourself. Like Nick Vujicic very much symbolizes.

- DC

Have faith and keep living!!!

In life, you’ll probably experience adversity at some point or the other and while you can often overcome challenges, sometimes setbacks can seem almost insurmountable. Such times need you to be more resilient and stronger than ever before. Living life is all about having faith in yourself, your talents and your purpose. 

Despite being born without arms or legs, from a rare disorder called Phocomelia, Nick Vujicic, an Australian born motivational speaker insists that challenges have not kept him from enjoying great adventures, a fulfilling and meaningful career, and loving relationships.  Despite all the bullies and depression during child days, he thrived and succeeded. 

They say, whats more important in life is to have significance beyond our own self and to be of some value to others. Nick Vujicic symbolizes such a life. He has confessed to have overcome trials and hardships by focusing on the promises that he was created for a unique and specific purpose, that his life has value and is a gift to others, and that no matter the despair and hard times in life, God is always present. Through stories from his own life and the experiences of many others, Nick usually motivates one and all to want a "ridiculously good life” and to become unstoppable. 

Vujicic notes that his mission has been to use his perceived disability to start life-changing conversations with his listeners. His core message as a motivational speaker is that regardless of a person's circumstances, it is possible to overcome them and that obstacles can be turned into opportunities.

- DC

Here are some of his videos and articles that are truly inspiring!!

https://www.attitudeisaltitude.com/speaker/nick-vujicic/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOzsjEmjjHs

https://www.youtube.com/user/NickVujicicTV