Pat Mesiti: Handicaps Only Disable Us If We Let Them

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Not long ago I was speaking to some friends of mine who are very successful network marketers. I was sharing with them about some challenges I had just experienced. I related to them how in the midst of success my whole life seemed to fall apart. ‘I don't want to live in the past and dwell on my mistakes,' I told them. My friends, Helen and Peter, looked at me and it was as if they could see into my heart. Helen said, ‘Your past will only hinder you if you let it.'
Roger Crawford is a successful author who speaks to Fortune 500 companies. A professional tennis player, he travels the world as a consultant. That may not impress you, but what if you knew he had no hands and only one foot? When Roger Crawford was born his doctor told his parents that he would never be able to walk or take care of himself, but they disagreed. Crawford's parents sent him to regular schools and involved him in sport and taught him to think positively. They never allowed him to feel sorry for himself or take advantage of his handicap.
One day Crawford received a call from a man who had an identical handicap. Crawford got excited ...
... thinking perhaps he had found someone older who might act as his mentor. But when the two met, Crawford discovered he was wrong. ‘I found someone bitter, who blamed all his disappointments on his body,' said Crawford. ‘He couldn't hold a job and he blamed that on discrimination and not, as he admitted, because he was constantly late, absent and failing to take responsibility. His attitude was the world owes me! His problem was that the world disagreed.' The man was actually angry with Crawford because he didn't share in his despair. Friends, this man became a prisoner to his attitude rather that a prisoner to his circumstances. Our handicaps, our disappointments, our challenges can only disable us if we let them. The real limitations are in our minds and in our hearts.
Challenge
I want you to think about what has limited you. What excuses have you come up with? What reasons do you have for not getting out of the rut you're in? The only handicap you have is in your heart. You need to disable that handicap and realise that the ability given to you is unique. You alone can seize the opportunities that life has for you.
Other Motivational Books by Pat Mesiti
Attitudes and Altitudes
Pat Mesiti at his best! This book addresses the "how's" of leadership. It deals with vital principles such as leader development, how to network people and how to bring out the best in those around you. Pat Mesiti speaks on: growing big people, passion, leadership, mentoring, encouragement, attitude, credibility.

Dreamers Never Sleep
Pat Mesiti, in his comical yet challenging way, will show you how to: replace wrong perceptions with winning attitudes, deal positively with change, define your destiny, go beyond the 'norm', handle failure and discover what success really is and how it can affect your world.

Opportunity Knocks
If you are one of those millions of people around the world waiting for an opportunity to take your life to another level, then this book is for you.
1) recognize opportunities
2) grab opportunities that come your way
3) Persevere with opportunities
Wake Up and Dream
Discover the power of personal vision and how your dreams can help change the world.
The various topics include: how to rise above the limitations of your past, defining your dream, developing a plan to make your dream a reality, developing character, skills and attitudes that facilitate change, and unlocking the gifts and talents of those around you.
To obtain more information on Pat Mesiti's
Motivational Books, CD's and products, or to book Pat as a Motivational Speaker for an upcoming event please visit www.mesiti.com