Playing From The Heart: Turning Obstacles into Opportunity - Softcover

Roger Crawford

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9780761504405: Playing From The Heart: Turning Obstacles into Opportunity

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0761504400 ISBN 13: 9780761504405

Publisher: Prima Lifestyles, 1998

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How do you become an award-winning, Division 1 college athlete despite a physical challenge affecting all four limbs? The answer has inspired countless people throughout the world. Roger’s compelling story provides the inspiration and motivation needed to break through self-imposed obstacles and limitations that often holds us back from fulfilling our purpose and goals in life. Readers will discover new ways of thinking and be empowered and encouraged to unleash their potential, allowing them to redefine what is truly possible as they learn to achieve exceptional results in their own life!

Roger’s life story illuminates that, “Challenges are inevitable, but defeat is optional!

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From the Inside Flap:

"Roger Crawford serves up a great book that will inspire you to become a champion!" - Chris Evert

"Playing From The Heart will give you the courage to redefine what's possible in your life! Roger Crawford is an inspiration to me!" -Jack Canfield, Co-Author Chicken Soup for the Soul

About the Author:

Sports Illustrated calls Roger Crawford "One of the most accomplished physically challenged athletes in history," and in 2013, he received the ITA Achievement Award, presented by The International Tennis Hall of Fame. As a result of his athletic accomplishments, Roger was later inducted into the Loyola-Marymount University Athletic Hall of Fame. His compelling story of how he became a tennis champion communicates and demonstrates the power of an "I Can!" attitude.

After achieving immense success as an athlete, Roger then went on to inspire audiences worldwide, eloquently sharing the principles he has lived perseverance, unshakable optimism, and overcoming adversity. He has been inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame in recognition of his highly successful speaking career spanning two decades. As a member of the Hall of Fame for People with Disabilities, he shares this prestigious distinction with fellow honorees such as Christopher Reeves, Helen Keller, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Roger Crawford has become one of the most in-demand motivational speakers today, equipping others to break through self-imposed obstacles and limitations in order to redefine what is truly possible. He is dedicated to helping organizations conquer change, increase performance and produce exceptional results. Roger's presentations go beyond a feel-good message, to actionable ideas that impact lives and inspires them to discover new ways of thinking about both challenges and opportunities.

Roger has been featured on Larry King Live, Good Morning America, CNBC, and many other prominent television programs. The print media has also acknowledged his amazing accomplishments and profiled him in publications such as USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Men s Fitness, Fast Company, and Tennis Magazine. You may have read about Roger s football exploits in the original Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield.

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