Episode 52: Thrive in Life - Going from Zero to Hero
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Andrew Haley has had his share of ups and downs. As a child Andrew had cancer twice and each time was given a 35% chance to survive. Even though he lost part of his right leg and part of his left lung, Andrew never let it dictate his life. He is a living reminder that no matter what negative things may happen in your life, you can always try and turn it into something positive. Andrew truly believes that each and every one of us has the power to be AMAZING. Andrew is an ambassador with the Canadian Paralympic Committee and is a motivational speaker who enjoys sharing his story of resilience and hope with others. Timestamps on this episode: 2:15 - Andrew explains his challenges in childhood after being diagnosed with cancer twice. 6:20 - How he got into swimming, a sport that helped him thrive. 8:00 - Andrew's definition of disability 8:20 - Andrew explains his biggest strength 9:40 - Andrew's advice on bouncing back 12:40 - His fondest memory during his Hall of Fame swimming career. 14:15 - Going from swimming to speaking 15:45 - Andrew shares tips on overcoming obstacles 19:10 - Andrew's goals for 2019
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