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Twenty Father's Day Facts About My Dad, Jim Smith
- He is a cancer survivor.
- He was an All-American quarterback.
- He has a green thumb.
- He is a carpenter, a landscaper and a chef.
- He likes to watch DVDs.
- He is a "fair weather" Bears and Cubs fan!
- He loves merlot.
- He was a boy scout.
- His father, my grandfather, stood 6-6 and weighed 320 pounds.
- He takes good care of his stuff.
- He had to duck down in his car once while driving as a sales rep in Chicago to avoid being shot in the crossfire of a gun battle.
- He was the high school football coach of two players who had successful NFL careers.
- While ice fishing, he almost died when he fell through the ice in upstate New York.
- His nicknames are "Bunk" and "Smitty."
- At 66, he is in good shape because he eats right, takes vitamins and stays active.
- He was the first of three successive generations of drummers.
- His success in the scientific products industry is legendary.
- He is now a licensed charter boat captain on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
- Fishing is his passion, but he also hunts, plays golf and skis.
- He is the star of the documentary, "On A Roll: Family, Disability and the American Dream."
Create Your Own Job
Recently, I have received several e-mails from people on the verge of hopelessness. You can probably relate to having dreams, goals and ambition and yet being continually denied by those who you perceive to be the gatekeepers to your success. Can't get an interview? Can't get a job? Can't get a loan? Can't get a grant?
What would it be like if we looked at the gatekeepers as messengers who are communicating an even greater destiny? In my book, I write about being denied the opportunity to sell radio advertising 13 years ago. That was my goal.
Today, I am so glad that gatekeepers rejected that aspiration. If I had not been denied that goal, I would probably be driving around town in a suit every day, pressured to meet my numbers, worried about keeping my job, putting in long hours away from home and dealing with rush hour traffic five days a week! Instead, I'm working from my bedroom/radio studio only when I want to, traveling the globe, meeting amazing people and generating income on the Internet while deep sea fishing, sleeping or watching movies with my kids. My point? Have you ever considered starting your own business?
Our guest this week is Tom Antion. Tom has never had a job because he has been an entrepreneur all of his career. Professional speakers around the world look to him as the Internet marketing guru. His insights have been key ingredients that have led to the success I have enjoyed. Tom will join me this Sunday to stimulate you to consider your unique background, expertise and wisdom, and think of ways you can turn that into your own business. Don't miss this inspiring hour of talk radio.
Black Journalists Pick "On A Roll" for Film Festival!
The award-winning PBS documentary film, "On A Roll: Family, Disability and the American Dream," will be presented at the National Association of Black Journalists 30th Anniversary Convention Film Festival, Aug. 3-7, 2005, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. The NABJ Convention attracts more than 3,000 attendees from across the country. It is the largest professional gathering devoted to black journalists. The 30th anniversary convention's theme – "Telling Our Story" – reflects the goal to continue to voice the passion, pride, purpose and power of black journalists.
"I think it is great that NABJ has selected our film at this particular conference because it means black journalists are embracing the disability story as a part of their story." said Greg Smith, the 65-pound, wheelchair-using radio talk show host and motivational speaker who is the subject of the film. "I think that is a groundbreaking and very moving statement about forward progress!"
You can order your copy of the "On A Roll" DVD on the Strength Coach Web site.
Order Greg's book online!
Take a minute now to get your copy of Greg's newly published autobiography, "On A Roll - Reflections from America's Wheelchair Dude with the Winning Attitude."
Early praise:
"A candid, inspirational read. (Greg) has the dedication and persistence of a world champion." -- Jude LaCava - Fox 10 Sports, Phoenix, Az.
"It reads like a fiction novel, versus an autobiography. It took me through a whole RANGE of emotions!" -- Sheree, Tallahassee, Fla.
Book Greg to speak
Energize the audience at your upcoming conference or event. Greg's schedule is filling up rapidly! Corporations, universities, meeting planners and speakers bureaus are taking note of his timely message: “Strengthen America!”
To schedule a sensational, inspirational live presentation for your next meeting or event, call "The Strength Coach" at 877-331-7563 or complete this
booking information form.
"While in town..."
Check Greg's schedule to see if he has plans to be in your area. If you would like for him to speak on an adjacent date while in town, he can offer exceptional discounts for keynote addresses or workshops. Call 1-877-331-7563 soon so he can arrange his travel schedule to fit in your group.
Greg's work is supported in part by the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities. Does your state's DD Council support disability media initiatives? Why not? To find out how, call 1-877-331-7563.
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