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Being able to swim is the result of Ada Gibson's late-in-life decision. In an interview for NHS Choices, she said, "I used to be petrified of water. But when I reached 75, I said I wanted to do things I'd always been scared of doing." So she learned to swim. Gibson developed a passion for the water and says "I won't give up swimming until my body tells me it's time to stop." At 92, Gibson is still swimming. See a video about Gibson and her passion for the activity at www.JGSBook.com - video page (it's the 4th video).
What is stopping you now? Race? Gender? Other Traits?
The list of those overcoming barriers of race, gender, sexual orientation and other traits is long enough to inspire all of us to engage in the bold belief, hard work, and serious commitment we need to get started and keep moving. They include:
- President Barack Obama - the first African-American President of the United States
- Connie Chung - the first Asian American woman to anchor a major news program
- Mae Jemison - the first African-American woman in space
- Diane Crump - the first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby
- Roberto Clemente - the first Latino inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame
- Annise Parker - first openly gay mayor of a major U.S. city (Houston)
- Kathy Hughes - the first African-American woman to own a radio and TV station
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Johnathan Lee
Iverson
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- Cynthia M. Trudell - the first woman to head a US car company (Saturn Corporation)
- Johnathan Lee Iverson - the first African American and youngest ringmaster for the Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey Circus
- Antonia Novello - the first Latino and first woman Surgeon General of the US
- E. Lynn Harris - the first openly gay African-American best-selling author
- Eugene Chang - the first Korean-American player in the National Football League
There are the thousands of others on this growing list.
What is stopping you now? Money?
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Quiana Childress
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Quiana Childress was a homeless 16-year-old girl living in her car, going to school, and working two jobs just to survive. In May 2010, she graduated from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff with plans to continue studying to become a doctor.
The words First Lady Michelle Obama spoke as the college's commencement speaker, encourages all of us, "I want you to tell yourself that if Quiana Childress can go from being homeless to graduating with the highest GPA, not just in the biology department, but in the entire School of Arts and Sciences, then surely you can overcome whatever adversity you face in your own life." See a video about Childress and her outstanding achievement at www.JGSBook.com - video page (it's the 3rd video).
What is stopping you now? Health Concerns?
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Cindy Cannon
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Beginning in the sixth grade, Cindy Cannon's life was transformed into a continual series of hospital trips, daily pain, endless doctors' examinations, Valium and other painkilling medicines, and numerous misdiagnoses lasting for over 25 years. The medical nightmare finally ended when Cannon was correctly diagnosed at age 40 as
having Idiopathic Eosinophilic Enteritis, a rare stomach disease. Despite her years of unimaginable pain, 15 operations, and continuous medical challenges, Cannon excelled in college and at every job she held. Cannon became the top staff recruiter for a national employment firm before starting her own business. For more about
Cindy Cannon, go to the Daring Dozen webpage of
www.JGSBook.com. She is the 4th profile on the page.
What is stopping you now?
I hope the stories of Tiffara Steward, Virgina Hudson, Clint Eastwood, Ada Gibson, Quiana Childress, Cindy Cannon, and the others I listed have inspired you to get motivated and get moving!
Still need more motivation? Click here to read more excerpts from my book.
Wishing You Success
In All Your Endeavors!
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Donna Satchell of STARR Consulting & Training is a motivational speaker, success skills trainer, and author. She provides programs in teamwork, time management, presentation skills as well as motivational speeches which inspire individuals to live more rewarding, fulfilling and successful lives. Please visit www.JustGetSerious.com for information about programs/products and to view videos of Donna's speeches. Contact her at 770-498-0400 or Donna@JustGetSerious.com. Visit information about Donna's soon-to-be-released book, visit www.JustGetSeriousBook.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright 2011 - Donna Satchell All rights reserved. Reprint Donna's articles in your organization, company or church newsletters or magazines.* Details below. *Permission is granted to reprint this article provided that the bio below and contact information are included in the publication and a copy of the reprinted article or a link to it is emailed to Donna@JustGetSerious.com.
Donna Satchell of STARR Consulting & Training is a motivational speaker, success skills trainer, and author. She provides programs in teamwork, time management, presentation skills as well as motivational speeches which inspire individuals to live more rewarding, fulfilling and successful lives. Please visit www.JustGetSerious.com for information about programs/products and to view videos of Donna's speeches. Contact her at 770-498-0400 or Donna@JustGetSerious.com. Visit information about Donna's soon-to-be-released book, visit www.JGSBook.com
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