Hey There, Welcome back! If you enjoy this post, be sure you subscribe to my newsletter to get all my blog posts delivered straight to your inbox.
I had the privilege of meeting one of the most life changing speakers by the name of Erik Weihenmayer. I had never heard of him before but I will remember him always because…
… from that day forward, my life was forever changed!
He was a guest speaker at one of my MLM companies National Training Conventions. I feel so very fortunate in the fact that the company I choose to join some years ago, is a HUGE proponent of personal growth.
In fact…
…I am forever grateful as it shaped me into the person I am today.
You see, Erik Weihenmayer was faced with 2 of the most unimaginable adversities a person would have to face in a lifetime. Due to a rare eye disease, he lost his sight at age 12 and, around that same time, he lost his mom. He and his dad developed this incredible bond that you could just feel, and he was there every step of the way with Erik.
As myself and 1000′s of others sat there and listened, there was not a dry eye in the house.
He continued to speak about his life and all the challenges he had come to meet. You could have heard a pin drop in that huge hall as everyone sat in amazement and listened to all that he had accomplished.
One of his greatest challenges and passions in life…
is mountain climbing.
He began showing pictures of his expeditions and telling stories of each. He had scaled 7 of the most challenging peaks in the world…
…McKinley in 1995, Kilimanjaro in 1997, Aconcagua in 2000, Vinson Massif in 2001, Everest in 2001, Elbrus in 2002, and Kosciusko in 2002.
As I was watching and listening, I couldn’t help but feel ashamed of myself, of the challenges (in both life and business), that I had complained about, to this point.
Here was a man that had every reason to feel sorry for himself, but instead of doing so, choose to turn his adversities into victories and help others that can’t seem to get out of their own way.
I would like to share a short video of Erik Weihenmayer and I hope he inspires you as much as he has inspired me…
Help inspire others by spreading the words of encouragement and inspiration…you can use the buttons below.
Be sure to leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts.
To Facing Life’s Challenges! 
June 14th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Thanks for letting us share the inspiration that Erik offers.
Maybe instead of focusing on little challenges to little goals, we need to establish ground-shaking goals with far bigger challenges. The accomplishment process is the same, so you might as well accomplish really, really big things… rather than work just as hard to accomplish really little ones.
.-= David Merrill´s last blog ..Cash or Crash? Lead Conversion Strategies =-.
[Reply]
Sharon Hartman Reply:
June 17th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Absolutely David. Let all our goals be ground shaking!
[Reply]
June 10th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
Wow Sharon,
What to say?….
The video is highly motivating and that leaves me with no excuses.
Regards
Raisa
.-= Raisa Garrido´s last blog ..Como persuadir a tus prospectos =-.
[Reply]
Sharon Hartman Reply:
June 17th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
I’m so glad you found it as motivating as I did Raisa!
[Reply]
June 10th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
Amazing story, Sharon!
This is when we ask ourselves… Are we really giving our 100%? Guys like Erik make us think about how we are using the gifts we have.
There’s another great man with an amazing story and a great message! Have you heard about Nick Vujicic? If you don’t, watch this video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=X_XW6Y-K3QE&playnext_from=TL&videos=iQv0GXuw11Q
Saludos,
Marco
.-= Marco Amaro´s last blog ..3 Preguntas Para Generar Tráfico a Tu Blog =-.
[Reply]
Sharon Hartman Reply:
June 17th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
People like Eric keep us in check!
What an awesome video you shared with me about Nick. Thank you for that!
He’s another amazing person!
Regards,
Sharon
[Reply]
June 10th, 2010 at 10:08 am
Wow Sharon,
This is a great example to remind us that we should be grateful for what we do have instead of fussing about what we perceive we don’t have.
You can look at any problem as a challenge or as a life-stopping issue. Your choice!
What a moving and inspirational story. Thanks so much for sharing!
Val
.-= Val Wilcox´s last blog ..Have You Started Your Bucket List? =-.
[Reply]
Sharon Hartman Reply:
June 17th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Absolutely Val!
I know we are all guilty at one time or another of fussing about what we don’t have instead
of what we do have and people like Eric keep us in check.
Happy to have shared it with you.
Regards,
Sharon
[Reply]
June 9th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
This is remarkable! Thanks for sharing it Sharon
Blessings,
Karla Setchel
.-= Karla Setchel´s last blog ..When Do You Give Up? =-.
[Reply]
Sharon Hartman Reply:
June 17th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
You’re welcome Karla!
[Reply]
June 8th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
amazing story Sharon. Thanks to share with us
.-= Christophe Rouais´s last blog ..Raison N° 1 : « Le manque de Croyance » =-.
[Reply]
Sharon Hartman Reply:
June 17th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
You’re welcome Christopher!
[Reply]
June 8th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
It just goes to show that you can be blind but still have vision! We all need to learn that it is our vision that will determine our destiny! ~~Against all odds, with courage, You too Can Climb Any Mountain~~ Just what I needed to hear today!!
Namaste’
Douglas Paul Alp
http://itsaboutyoursuccess.com
[Reply]
Sharon Hartman Reply:
June 17th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
You couldn’t be more right Douglas….you can be blind and still have vision!! Love it!
Happy to have shared it with you!
Regards,
Sharon
[Reply]