The ADA Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted and is enforced by the Department of Justice in @ 1990. This is an act which sets up some rules and guidelines to protect the interests of people with disabilities which potentially prevent them from being able to fully participate in the American way of life.

The above are my words . . . My interpretation.

The Act requires there to be "aids" for people with disabilities and is most visible in the form of Handicap Parking spaces, Wheel Chair accessibility ramps and wider doors, electric buggies at the supermarket etc.

These aids provide a way for disabled folks to live a more "normal" life . . .I saw a tremendous example of the opportunity this law provides in The Great Smokey Mountain National Park at Clingman's Dome ... The highest point in that park along the Appalachian Trail . . . a Wonderful wheel chair accessible Observation tower atop the mountain- WOW!

Here's where you come in.

What's YOUR disability?

What is it that freezes you in your tracks on your quest for your goal?

Is it call reluctance?

Is it FEAR of success itself?

FEAR of rejection?

FEAR of failure?

Is it your feeling of "not yet being qualified" for THAT level of success?

What's your disability?

and

Are you waiting for the ADA to discover your disability and add it to the list of Federally regulated requirements to aid you through?

There are new stories every day of individuals overcoming HUGE debilitating disabilities . . . and finding tremendous success in spite of them.

Sure, they could use their handicap as an excuse not to live a normal life, but instead they choose to adapt and succeed.

I'm certain there are times of frustration, depression and despair for anyone and everyone trapped in a disability, but the choices are clear . . . Get over it to the extent that you physically and mentally can and move forward towards your goals . . . or die.

I know that sounds a bit draconian.

I have actually witnessed people literally murder their relationships and career just because of an unwillingness to confront their own disability.

They'd rather crash the project than acknowledge their faults and deal with them.

They're so wrapped up in their pity party, they spend most of their time commiserating with other people with similar disabilities.

They throw the baby out with the bath water.

and life passes them by . . .

Don't be one of those people!

What is it that's holding you back from achieving the level of success you are capable of achieving?

What is it that's stopping you from reaching your potential?

Why are you giving audience, so much power to a disability that is arguably very easy to overcome?

There are myriad courses, coaches, mentors, accountability partners who are just waiting in the wings to help you thrive in spite of your disability.

I challenge you to STEP OUT and seek these people and these opportunities and live your life at its FULL potential.

You owe this to no-one but yourself.

I'm just sayin'

Best,

b

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Barry Owen
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Keller Williams Realty
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Nashville, TN 37215 - Green Hills

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