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Book Review Life Without LimitsBy Nick Vijuicic

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Book Review‘Life Without Limits’

By Nick Vijuicic

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About the author – Nick Vujicic

Nick Vujicic: born 4 December 1982 is an Australian motivational speaker born with tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare disorder

characterized by the absence of all four limbs.

At the age of 17, started his own non-profit organization, Life Without Limbs.

Vujicic graduated at the age of 21 with a Bachelor of Commerce, with a double major in accountancy and financial planning.

Having addressed over 3 million people in over44 countries on five continents, he speaks to corporate audiences, congregations and schools.

Married Kanae Miyahara in 2012 and has a son Kiyoshi Vujicic

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About the book

Comprises of 12 chapters in a 350 pages book.

Each chapter is devoted to one of the below attributes:

o A powerful sense of purposeo Strong hopeo Faith in God and the infinite

possibilitieso Love and self-acceptanceo Attitude with altitudeo A courageous spirito Willingness to changeo A trusting hearto Hunger for opportunitieso The ability to assess risks and to laugh

at lifeo A mission to serve others first• The author is offering this book for sharing God’s love with us

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If You Can’t Get a Miracle, Become One

Please take a moment to think about any limitations you’ve placed on your life or that you’ve allowed others to place on it.

When Nick was born, his parents were hurt and deepened with despair.

As Nick was growing he felt helpless, rejected and a burden for others until he met Daniel, 18 months old.

Nick says, “I know for certain that God does not make mistakes, but he does make miracles. I

am one. You are too.”

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No Arms, No Legs, No Limits

At the age of 10 filled with negative thoughts, he tried to end his own life in a bath tub.

Nick has thought that will he ever get married, have a kid and lead a happy life

Imagine what you can dream and go for it. Expect challenges and welcome them as

character building exercises.

Hope

• Powerful gift for overcoming every obstacles and every challenges

Dream

• As a child Nick would pray that one fine morning that God will restore his arms and legs.

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Full Assurance in the Heart

Faith: Substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. It is the full assurance in the heart that even without arms and legs, I can build a wonderful life.

Nick quotes, Norman Vincent Peale once said, “Become a possibilitarian. No matter how dark your life seems to be, raise your sights and see the possibilities. Always see them, for they are always there.”

Nick says, “I encourage you to accept that you may not be able to see a path right now, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there. Have faith, your story is still waiting to unfold, and I know it will be incredible!”

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Love the Perfectly Imperfect You

Finding your purpose is the first important step to living a life without limits.

Author Elisabeth Ross said,“They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when darkness sets intheir true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.”

Self acceptance: When I was 7 years old, I went home after one particularly cruel day of rejection and disappointment; spent hours staring into my mirror.

No arms, no legs, no worries.

Nick tells, “I love you just as you are. You are beautiful to me.” Celebrate Your You-niqueness

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Attitude Is Altitude

• William James, who taught at Harvard University, said that one of the greatest

discoveries of his generation was the realization that by changing our attitudes, we can change our lives.

Negative:

I will never get over this.

I can’t take this anymore

Positive:

This too will pass.

I got this far, better days are ahead.

An attitude of gratitude

AttitudesAn attitude of action

An attitude of empathy

An attitude of forgiveness

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Armless But Not Harmless

No arms, no legs, no fear

Fight with Chuky during his school days, was because of his childish fears.

Psychologists say most fears are learned. We are born with only 2 instinctive fears: fear of loud noises and fear of being dropped.

What if I fail?What if I’m not good enough?What if they laugh at me?What if I’m turned down?What if I can’t keep up with my successes?

F.E.A.R.False Evidence Appearing Real

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Don’t Let Your Face Plant Grow Roots

• Nick’s formula for success, “Fall seven times, stand up eight”.

About his friend David who wanted to start a golf course. Success may not come without pain

Do your best, God will do the rest!

• Four valuable lessons failure gives us:

1. It is a great teacher

2. It builds character

3. It motivates you

4. It helps to appreciate

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The New Bloke in the Bushes

There are 2 types of changes,

We can’t control the first, but we can and should control the second.

When 12 years old, Nick and his family moves to California, United States.

Nick encourages us to embrace change

that elevates our life

1. Change that happens to us

2. Change that happens within us

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Trust Others, More or Less

Building a relationship is like building a savings account; you can’t expect to take anything out of it if you haven’t put something into it.

“People skills” is a widely used term but is rarely well defined. We all like to think we have great people skills

Primary people skills include the ability to:• Read emotions and moods• Listening to understand• Assess, comprehend, and react to

nonverbal signals from others• Navigate any social setting or gathering• Bond quickly with others• Turn on the charm in any situation• Practice tact and self-control• Demonstrate care for others with

actions

Two is always better than one. If one falls, his friend can help him up.

Mentors, Role models, Fellow Travelers

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An Equal Opportunity Hugger

o Nick says that the body God gave him is in many ways a great and wondrous gift.

Can you acknowledge that your own blessings may also be in disguise?

o For every opportunity that comes your way, write down the pros and cons and evaluate how each measures up to the values, principles, and goals you’ve

chosen for your life. Then try to envision what will happen if you walk through the door, and what will happen if you close it instead.

Albert Einstein said that in the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity

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The Ridiculous Rules

Nick’s favorite quote: “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”

“Someday” mentality.Someday I’ll have all the money I need so I can enjoy life.Someday I’ll be able to spend more time with my family.Someday I’ll have time to relax and do what I love doing.

Two ridiculous rules:

Ridiculous Risk (Danger of trying/danger of not trying)

Ridiculous Fun (good feeling comes when work and play become one)

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Chapter 12:Make Giving Your Mission

You shouldn’t expect beneficial from being generous or supportive to others, but good deeds can lead to surprising rewards.

So if you don’t have a friend, be a friend. If you are having a bad day, make someone else’s

day.If your feelings are hurt, heal those of another.

After the terrible earthquake in Haiti in 2010, the American Red Cross quickly set up a program for people to help right away. They made it possible to donate 10 dollars by taking a cell phone and texting “HAITI” to the number 90999.

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Conclusion

Living without limits means knowing that you always have something to give, something that

might ease the burden of others. Even small kindnesses and a few dollars can have a

powerful impact.

Hope it is CLEAR(Courage, Leadership, Excellence, Attitude and Respect)

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References:

- From the book ‘Life without limits’ by Nick Vujicic- From the website www.lifewithoutlimbs.org- From the website www.attitudeisaltitude.com- From www.youtube.com by search Nick Vujicic- From the facebook profile Nick Vujicic, public figure - The author’s website:  http://www.nickvujicic.com/