Momentum NJ Magazine - Cathy Coloff January 2024 | Page 5

NICK ON STAGE AT A RECENT INDUSTRY EVENT

After nervously delivering a speech to his classmates , Nick Vujicic ’ s life was forever changed when an excited school janitor who witnessed it proclaimed , “ You ’ re good . You ’ re going to become a worldwide speaker .”

At first , Vujicic dismissed the kind words as the ramblings of a deluded older man . How could someone see greatness within him when he could barely see it himself ? Born without arms or legs , Nick viewed himself as a prisoner of his own body , trapped in a seemingly insurmountable fate . Loneliness haunted him , while questions about his purpose and even the meaning of his existence gnawed at him .
But the older man was relentless and continued to urge Nick to share his story . After three months , Nick agreed to speak to a small group .
And so , Nick ’ s journey as a speaker began . Captivating audiences , his story of hope , perseverance and triumph over adversity has now touched the lives of countless individuals , reaching a staggering two billion people worldwide .
Today , Nick stands as a testament to the indomitable human spirit . Defying the odds at every turn , Nick has shattered every preconceived notion of “ what is possible for someone born without arms or legs ,” from typing 53 words per minute to swimming to making his first million by 27 to becoming a husband and father of four biological children .
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