Turning Setbacks into Comebacks and Adversity into Success
The Comeback Kid (25:06)
At an age when most athletes glory days are a distant memory, George Foreman proved there is triumph after 40. He captured the World Heavyweight Title at age 45 and became a spirited champion for determination, redemption, and a positive attitude no matter what the adversity. www.GeorgeForeman.com
Adversity Is Power (17:07)
Dr. Wayne Dyer spent much of his childhood growing up in an orphanage, but as an adult he became a successful self-help advocate, author, and lecturer. His 1976 book Your Erroneous Zones has sold more than 30 million copies and is one of the best-selling books of all time. But his success didnt happen overnight. Dr. Dyer explains what made him successful and how you can win over any adversity. www.WayneDyer.com
POWs on Survival(19:43)
This is a kind of adversity most of us will never see in our lifetime. Two POWs share their stories of survival in Vietnams Communist prison camps. Pay close attention as they plant the seeds of hope for each one of us and talk about how you can go beyond survival to emerge from pain and adversity better, tougher, and more capable than before.
Nine Steps to Success(17:16)
The author of Who Are You? and You Can Make It Happen, Stedman Graham talks about his plan for success and how he overcame adversity. Graham is the CEO of S. Graham & Associates, a Chicago-based corporate and educational marketing and consulting firm, and founder of AAD (formerly Athletes Against Drugs), a nonprofit that supports underserved youth and has awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships since its founding in 1985.