I am sure you have watched the videos in the previous article and most likely seen other videos on the internet of Nick Vujicic’s life. Perhaps you have even had the privilege of seeing him in person.
This young man was born without arms and legs (no limbs), yet he does not consider himself a “handicapped” person. Quite the contrary, he has spent his life conquering his challenges and is now a well sought after motivational speaker.
His key secret is not what you may think it is.
How could Nick possibly turn such an apparent tragedy around in such a way that he is honestly living life to the full and making a huge difference in thousands of other lives?
Perhaps you may say that it is his faith. This is a very valid answer. With God on our side there really is NOTHING that cannot be conquered. And Nick does have a strong faith. But when we look around we find thousands of others who profess the same faith, but yet are not living their lives to the full. Why?
The key difference is perspective. It is all in the way you look at things. It is what you FOCUS on. In fact it is what you CHOOSE to focus on that counts and makes the difference.
Wayne Dyer is quoted as stating:
When you change the way you look at things, what you are looking at will change.
That is a powerful statement right? And Nick’s life definitely proclaims this quote to be true! It is obvious that he is focused on living life to the full! He has chosen life when so many others may have chosen death.
If anyone had a reason to feel sorry for himself, it might have been Nick, But no he is out motivating others!
If anyone had a reason to be angry and resentful at God and at life, it might have been Nick, But no he is out traveling and proclaiming the goodness of God and his love for life!
If anyone had a reason to withdraw from life, it might have been Nick. But no, he is more involved in experiencing and enjoying so many aspects of life than most young men of his age who have few challenges in life.
Why did Nick not follow the easy way? Because he is focused on overcoming and winning in life, and he is doing just that.
It is a question of perspective. What is your focus life today? Are you focused on what is working in your life, on the annoying little (or not so little) details?
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