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Everyone should see this . . you think you got it bad!??!?!?

By Tami Vroma

Real Estate Agent with West Michigan Real Estate Specialist-Five Star Real Estate

December 22, 2008 06:36 AM

There are people out in the world who don't view the glass as half full. It is always half empty. There are people in this world who think that their problems are the worst. . .no one could have it worse than me! They wallow in their own self pity. Have you ever seen someone get so mad about something so stupid and then wondered if they have ever had a real problem in their life? If they can get so angry over something so trivial, how are they going to deal with a REAL problem?

This is an incredible story about getting back up again. The man in this story is THE story about the glass being half full! The smile on his face is incredible and the determination is immeasurable. If half the people in the world had half of his determination . . .the world would be a better place! I applaude him for what he does! He brings his story to the kids of today. So many of them have not been taught how to cope with a problem . . he is teaching them!!

If you put his name in the search bar on Youtube, there are several of him in there. I could have watched them all day long! I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!

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Elizabeth Nieves

The Elizabeth Nieves Realty Group - Durham, NC

Bilingual Raleigh - Durham North Carolina Real Estate Team

I LOVE Nick. I have seen this video before, but it still moves me beyond words. He is an inspiration. I want to be like Nick when I grow up. ~Merry Christmas and GBU~

Dec 22, 2008 03:34 PM

Fran Gaspari

Patriot Land Transfer, Inc. - Limerick, PA

"The Title Man" - Title Insurance - PA & NJ

Tami,

WOW!!! If anyone watches that without crying for JOY they're not for real...!!! Thanks, Fran

Dec 22, 2008 03:46 PM

Sonny Kwan

Quantum Group Commercial - Residential - Lease Seattle, WA - Mercer Island, WA

206-819-8228

very inspiring video, we have no excuses ! Thanks to him, we all have hope

Dec 22, 2008 04:28 PM

Dona Reynolds

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Stein Summers - Saint Joseph, MO

St. Joseph MO

Tammy, I have seen this before. Thanks for sharing it again. Life is only what we make of it and he gives 150%. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Dec 22, 2008 04:40 PM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Thanks SO MUCH for sharing this post. I could hardly stop crying. He is such an inspiration. No one should complain or whine, after seeing this GREAT person.

Dec 22, 2008 11:33 PM

Tami Vroma

West Michigan Real Estate Specialist-Five Star Real Estate - Grand Haven, MI

Realtor, Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

Barb - I am so surprised about all the people who have seen this! I have never seen it--I cried to!

Lesley - So true - its all what perspective you take!

Alan - I think this guy would probably go and buy him shoes . .lol

Kelly - It sure does!

Kathy - I'm glad I am an eternal optimist!

Jan- I feel priviledged to have made a difference in your day!

Sally - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you also!

Tamara - You are so right - internet has extended his reach . .when he doesn't have a "reach".

Lane - I couldn't agree with you more!

Kathy - I'm so glad it changed your day!

Melody - He is pretty darn awesome isn't he!!!

Marcy - I try to remind myself every day also!

Kay - You are so welcome!

Pauline - I completely agree - people get too wrapped up in what they don't have instead of what they do!

Elizabeth - It is important to teach your chidren how to cope - I had my kids watch too and then they went looking for more on him!

Russ - He is amazing - I wish I remembered how lucky I am all the time!

Kelly - I thought the same thing - he may not have arms or legs but he sure has a big voice! Thank you on the feature - I was surprised!

Tracy - If you go to Youtube there are a lot of really neat videos with him in it.

Audrey - I LOVE his attitude - I have always told my kids there is something good in everything that happens - sometimes you just have to lok hard.

Beth - You are so welcome!

Roland - There are lots of great videos on him.

JoEllen - I couldn't agree with you more. My daughter was saying how cool it would be to have him speak at their school!

Bruce - I thought the same thing - that is a huge smile he has!

John- O man I would love to have met him!!

Best Spot - He is definately inspiring!

Toby - Yes I think you have to be intentional about looking for good things in life!

Mara - I think anytime of year is good for this one too!

Shirley - I am so jelous!! I would love to see him speak!

Elizabeth - You and me both!

Fran - I must really be for real . .lol

Sonny - We really don't do we!

Dona - He sure does!

Dec 22, 2008 11:44 PM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Tami, I had seen this somewhere and yes, I could have watched it all day myself. What an admirable person with one incredible message--if HE can do it, we can. And we need to keep trying. I can't imagine the world if we all looked at it the way he does. Thank you SO much for sharing it!

Dec 22, 2008 11:51 PM

Jason Ellis

Coastal REO Solutions - Myrtle Beach Short Sales & REO's - Myrtle Beach, SC

immeasurable determination is an understatement -- I dare anyone to watch this and say they have problems -- ps The guy can putt better than I can.. JE

Dec 22, 2008 11:59 PM

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asdasd - Albany, NY

Great info here thank you for sharing.

Dec 23, 2008 12:32 AM

Bridget Cella

Re/Max Connection - Sewell, NJ

e-Pro, Realtor

That was awesome! Thanks!

My son is 9 and asks me why he always feels sad. He has Aspergers but my husband and I have decided not to tell him about his syndrome for fear of him using it to get away with things. It breaks my heart! He is a very happy little boy 90% of the time, as afar as I can see - I only hope that he can conquer his fears someday like this man has done!

Dec 23, 2008 12:46 AM

Mike Saunders

Retired - Athens, GA

Tami - this was very moving and inspiring, this guy puts better than I do. Thank you so much for sharing this.

Dec 23, 2008 12:47 AM

Anonymous

George Merritt

Tami, thank you for that, had not seen it before, just goes to show what the human mind, Spirit is truly capable of...

Dec 23, 2008 02:28 AM

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TIM MONCRIEF

Tim Monciref - Austin, TX

Over 2,000 homes sold…..

Nice post. ...and to be further inspired or depressed, go to www.klattrealty.com as there is a blind broker that is most likely kicking your butt in sales.....yet he has no idea what the house he closed for his client looks like. Blindfold yourself and then go out and try to sell homes. Think about that before one says that this business is too tough right now...

Dec 23, 2008 04:07 AM

Terrie Leighton

Ferrari-Lund Real Estate - Reno, NV

Reno Real Estate Agent ~ Selling Homes in Reno

Tami ~ sob, sob.. what an inspiring you man! What an inspiration to all of us. i am sharing this with my children. Thank you.

Dec 23, 2008 06:51 AM

Missy Caulk

Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI

Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

Tami, what an inspirational young man. Wow it puts life in perspective, thanks for sharing as I had not heard of him before. Failer is all about getting back up. WOW.

Dec 23, 2008 12:42 PM

Tami Vroma

West Michigan Real Estate Specialist-Five Star Real Estate - Grand Haven, MI

Realtor, Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

Carole - I truly think we need to have our kids taking a class on attitude -we need to teach attitude and he could sure do it!

Jason - It sure puts problems in perspective!

John you are so welcome.

Bridget - My son is bi-polar they wondered about Asbergers for a while. I get it!

Mike - He does do an awesome job. Am jelous of some who have seen him in person!

George ist sure does! What an incredible person!

Tim I will have to go check that out!

Terrie - My kids really enjoyed it and went looking for more from him on Youtube--they found a lot!

Missy - I had never seen it either and had it emailed to me. I am glad I saw it because it is all about getting back up!

Dec 24, 2008 09:30 AM

Shirley Parks

Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX

Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Hi Tami, Just stopping by on Christmas Eve to wish you a very Merry Christmas. ~Shirley

Dec 24, 2008 03:41 PM

Patty Carroll

Vancouver, WA

This is incredible and one of the most inspiring messages, he is a wonderful young man with a message for the world. Scott and I wish you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season with all of the joy and love that it brings.

Dec 25, 2008 12:03 AM

Don Rogers

Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO

Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

Tami,

I do not know how I missed this post but I did. I am glad that I have had the opportunity to see this video. Thank you for the motivation going into the new year.

Dec 26, 2008 03:05 AM

Katerina Gasset

The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT

Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Hi Tami,thanks for sharing this video.I'm glad I had a chance to see this really worth it.Continue being an amazing Grand Rapids Short Sale Agent.I'm sure more success will come your way.

Aug 26, 2012 01:58 AM