Wednesday, May 28, 2008

If I Can, You Can!


LIVING THE DREAM (per Clay Dyer)
Determination: Have a passion for your vision that is contagious Resources: Focus on the resources available rather than what is missing
Effort: High goals equal high motivation equal high effort
Attitude: Positive results flow from a positive attitude
Motivation: See your dreams through when you feel like quitting
Success: When you live your dream you are successful regardless of the outcome
According to his bio, Clay Dyer was born on May 23, 1978, without any lower limbs, no arm on the left side and a partial arm on the right. However, these limitations did not dampen his determination and positive spirit.
He started fishing at age 5 and began tournament fishing at age 15. Highly competitive, Clay has not allowed his physical disabilities to be an obstacle earning the respect of his fellow anglers on the pro circuit. A professional angler since 1995, Clay has fished in more than 200 bass tournaments and placed first in approximately 20 state bass tournaments.
During his free time, Clay is the national spokesperson for C.A.S.T for kids and is a fishing guide for disabled and terminally ill children through the United Special Sportsmen Alliance. Clay spends part of his time sharing his life experiences through motivational and leadership presentations to various companies, charities and churches. Clay’s television appearances include ESPN, Fox, CNN Headline News, the Outdoor Life Network, The Outdoor Channel, Fox Sports South, Charter Sports South, and CBS. Published articles about Clay have appeared in USA Today, Newsweek, BassMaster, FLW Outdoors Magazine, Sports Spectrum Magazine, and the Baptist Standard.

Fishing can be an inspiration…..We have no room to complain.
Watch this! Next time I start to complain about something, I'm going to remember
Clay Dyer.
Click on this link and turn up volume!
http://www.surkes.citymaker.com/f/claydyer_espn2.wmv
He is the real iron man!!! WOW!!!

3 comments:

  1. Great post Marian. Like my mother used to say. Life is what you want it to be. If you fail it’s because of you. If you’re successful it’s also because of you.

    -ov-

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  2. What a nice post. Hearing stories like these are always inspiring. What a great role model he is.

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  3. Thanks Othmar and Hunter's Wife...
    Yes, this guy is really an inspiration to us all!

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