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born without arms or legs

in Melbourne, Australia

shocked and sad

mind completely normal

encouraged him

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father taught him to swim

the one small foot

Nick is very grateful for this small foot

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mother enrolled him in school

fought with the government

allowed regular school

good education

teased about his body lonely

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depressed dependent on parents

sad future sad take care job support

wondered why he had ever been born

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kill himself unsuccessful

unhappy pray more

asked God if a purpose for his life

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Mom showed a newspaper article

overcame a physical disability

live life fully despite their disabilities

gave him hope and a reason

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shared his story

how learned to change his way of thinking

--focus on good things & things he could do

more people meet Nick & hear his story

encouraged by personal strength

the way he was living with

realized a purpose in life

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began his career as a motivational speaker

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his own company

“Life Without Limbs”

overcome personal obstacles

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moved to the United States

most of his inspirational talks

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over 20 counties

millions of people

a happy family with 4 children

golf sail a boat

inspires to never give up

reminds people 'When you fail, try again!'