Embrace The Dash

In this episode, we learn the story of Rod versus the waterslide. Because of holiday scheduling, this week we had no guest for Rocket Motivation, and so I took the opportunity to talk about my experience of riding a waterslide – one that has a trap door you stand on that opens, allowing a free fall down a tube. I've always been an adrenaline junky, even with my profound physical disability. The waterslide story is a metaphor for my life in that it addresses (1) overcoming obstacles and adversity, specifically climbing six flights of stairs to reach the top; (2) not allowing embarrassment or being worried about what others think to stop you from doing something you want to do; and (3) how quickly life goes. Check Out Rod's New Book "Get Back Up" >>> Buy Here Key Takeaways: - Life is a participation sport. Don't sit it out. - Do not worry about what you look like to others when you are doing what you want to do on your life's journey. - Don't let obstacles/adversity stop you from reaching your goals. - Life goes by fast. Challenge yourself to do the sometimes not so easy things to get the most out of it. Learn more about & contact Rod Cate: Rod Cate Website Twitter Facebook LinkedIn More about Get Back Up: On August 14, 1981, Rod broke his neck while making a tackle that left him paralyzed from the neck down. In a split second, he went from athlete to quadriplegic. Get Back Up is the story of Rod's life journey and provides a detailed account of what it's like to be handicapped, how to overcome it and how to thrive. The book gives you a look into trying legal cases through the eyes of a handicapped lawyer. The book's purpose is to hopefully motivate you to not allow life's sometimes devastating twists and turns ruin your quest for a great life. If your life is perfect and you have never suffered a tragedy, this book may not be for you. For the rest of us who have hit a bump or two on the road of life and are still trying to make it happen, this is your book.