Dec 29, 2020
In this episode, we learn the story of Scott Christmas. Scott has dealt with multiple adversities, including losing sight in one eye, losing his best friend in an airplane crash that resulted in devastating physical injuries for Scott, and after finding the love of his life, losing his wife to brain cancer. Scott has always been an athlete, and he has used his athletic mentality and resiliency to not only overcome his adversities, but also honor his best friend and wife. His story is one of hope and determination.
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Key Takeaways
- In overcoming adversity, the most important thing is having hope.
- Focusing on helping others is a great way to deal with your own adversity.
- At some point, you just have to move forward to recover from physical and emotional setbacks and be resilient and determined.
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On August 14, 1981, Rod broke his neck while making a tackle that left him paralyzed from the neck down. In a split second, he went from athlete to quadriplegic. Get Back Up is the story of Rod's life journey and provides a detailed account of what it’s like to be handicapped, how to overcome it and how to thrive. The book gives you a look into trying legal cases through the eyes of a handicapped lawyer. The book’s purpose is to hopefully motivate you to not allow life’s sometimes devastating twists and turns ruin your quest for a great life. If your life is perfect and you have never suffered a tragedy, this book may not be for you. For the rest of us who have hit a bump or two on the road of life and are still trying to make it happen, this is your book.