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As the owner of three thriving businesses , he ’ s traveled to 78 countries for speaking engagements and become a New York Times best-selling author . He is one of the best in the world at reframing challenges .
At a recent industry event , Nick left a lasting impact with his advice on tenacity , resilience and reaching one ’ s full potential . What follows are highlights from his talk that will inspire you to overcome obstacles and dream big .
ALIGN YOUR HEART , MIND AND ACTIONS
To achieve your full potential , Nick says you must understand the battle of the mind and connect your heart and mind daily to make sure your priorities are met . Many people stop their life because of limitations they put on themselves based on their emotions , circumstances and / or societal expectations constructed from what people say or what they believe people think , which may not be true . “ There are no limits if you frame your mind to think that way ,” Nick said . “ I ’ m not saying that everything is possible , but I ’ m saying what I thought was impossible was possible .”
FRAME FAILURE AS PART OF YOUR CLASSROOM
Failure isn ’ t an end , it ’ s just a step toward achieving our more extraordinary dreams and ambitions , says Nick . “ No one knew what I could do until I tried ,” he said . “ And you can ’ t try without expecting to fail . How do you become a professional speaker demanding six figures for one speech ? Three thousand five hundred speeches , 2,500 plane rides , and a lot of failures along the way .”
DON ’ T LIMIT YOURSELF
Aim for even greater success than the biggest icons in the world today . “ Don ’ t say you want to be like Elon Musk . Say , ‘ I want to do things bigger and greater than Elon Musk ,’” Nick said .
OBSTACLES ARE OPPORTUNITIES TO GO THROUGH AND GROW THROUGH
Nick argues that obstacles are not roadblocks but stepping stones that allow people to grow and progress toward their goals . Take the time to devise actionable steps to overcome your obstacles .
When Nick was born , the doctor told his parents that he would never have quality of life , go to school or walk . Nick ’ s mother advocated for a change in Australian policy for special needs children , paving the way for Nick to attend mainstream school . His parents also taught him responsibility and resilience , refusing to let him see himself as a victim . “ Figure it out ,” Nick said . “ We focus on the things we cannot change to the point we become numb and disengaged that we never change what we can . . . . My mom changed the law for special needs children across the nation — an incredible full potential she reached that she never dreamed .”
PLANT SEEDS OF AFFIRMATION DAILY
Nick was endlessly bullied and struggled to find his life ’ s purpose . His parents responded by spending quality time with him and repeatedly told him , “ Don ’ t listen to them . You are beautiful . We love you . There ’ s a greater plan for your life . Don ’ t give up .”
“ I didn ’ t know what my future held ,” Nick said . “ My daily life was hard , but my parents were persistent in planting seeds of potential . I ’ m glad my parents put in that effort for me because sometimes I didn ’ t believe in me .”
NEVER STOP REACHING
The beauty of life is that you can keep aiming higher . “ Steve Jobs died with dreams unachieved because he reached for the stars ,” Nick said .
“ I ’ m reaching for the stars and always will be .”
Nick ’ s remarkable journey showcases the limitless possibilities that unfold when we dream bigger and refuse to be bound by self-imposed limitations . In the words of Nick , “ Make a conscious decision to love yourself , to dream big and believe .” With unwavering belief and relentless determination , you , too , can overcome the seemingly insurmountable and carve your own path to greatness .
To learn more about Nick ’ s journey , visit his website at NickVujicic . com .
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