3. He was thrown from the car, with his left arm severed; Rick Allen, drummer for Def Leppard Believe it And you will Do it.. Nick Vujicic ; born without arms or legs is a preacher, a motivational speaker and the Director of Life Without Limbs.
4. Born autistic ; Dr. Temple Grandin invented livestock handling devices to improve the design of facilities and humane slaughter. Professor, author, speaker. Was homeless while raising his toddler son; Christopher Gardner, CEO of International Holdings, self-made millionaire, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and philanthropist . The real man behind the movie “The Pursuit of Happiness” “I was homeless, but I wasn't hopeless.” See it Touch it Taste it Feel it Unveil it Become it. He is missing both his left arm and right leg, and has only two fingers on his right hand; Martin Deschamps; rock singer, and musician. “People are always looking for the single magic bullet that will totally change everything. There is no single magic bullet.” “I consider myself fortunate to have had the guts to achieve my goals and do what I want in life.”
6. Born in an abandoned building on the floor. Adopted at six weeks, declared mentally retarded in 5th grade, failed 8th. Les Brown; Renowned professional speaker, author and television personality. Lost over 400 lbs with no surgery; David Smith “Its "me" time!” “Shoot for the moon and if you miss you will still be among the stars” A young mother with no business experience was told she she was crazy. No business could survive just selling cookies. “ Debbie Fields; Mrs. Field’s cookies” “Good enough never is” YES I CAN!!
7. I will! Had her first drink at 13. At 15, she tried cocaine then methamphetamines. By 18, she was dependent on drugs and alcohol and was thrown out of her house. Was involved in crime, prostitution, robbed homes, held people at gunpoint. Kristina Wandzilak, is the Executive Director and founder of Full Circle Intervention and host for Intervention on TLC. Lost her left arm from a shark attack. Still, she returned to surfing and competing. Bethany Hamilton “Is this it? Is this what death feels like?” Her three month old daughter died from SIDS , her husband became involved in drugs and alcohol. Princess Clark-Wendel , keynote speaker, international business woman, entrepreneur consultant and advisor to women. “Not being able to surf maybe went through my mind once.. But then I tried not to dwell on it. “ “I am committed to not only living life to its fullest, but teaching other how to do it as well.”