The Sky Is Not The Limit with Fletcher Cleaves
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Description
Fletcher Cleaves is a native of Memphis, TN who decided to turn his tragedy into a testimony. As an advocate and motivational presenter, he speaks out against the dangers of texting and driving as well as overcoming adversity. He aspires to share his journey in hopes it will save lives and inspire others to reach their goals, regardless of the challenges they may face.
What You Will Hear:
- Growing up and family dynamics
- Recognizing his athleticism
- Benefits from growing up and learning in different environments inner city vs suburbs
- Life altering car accident, recovery and sacrifice
- Becoming the Wheelchair Nomad
- Sky Is Not The Limit
Quotes:
“Team sports and the way I was rendered definitely gave me the mindset of facing all the obstacles I face today.”
“If you ain't been through nothing in life, that means you ain't live long enough. So understand adversity is going to happen, It's part of life. “
“It's not what happens to you that defines you. It's how you respond to it.”
“Don't let your current circumstances dictate your future. You can always make a better tomorrow.”
“Within the path of the journey of being me I became an inspiration and I'm just so happy that something so simple as being myself can help so many people change lives.”
“How big would you dream if you knew you couldn't fail if you knew failure was impossible? “
“Stop being afraid to fail. Everything you want in life is on the other side of fear. Everything you want in life is on the other side of, I don't feel like it. So once you get past, I don't feel like it and once you get past being afraid your greatest success is right around the corner.”
Mentioned
Instagram Twitter @rollinonfaith
Facebook @thewheelchairnomad
Youtube @fletchercleaves
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