Comments on: Inspiration From Josh George

By: Dennis

Dennis — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:46:22 +0000

Oops, I meant to post the previous comment on the story about Ben Underwood (“The Boy Who Saw Without Eyes”). Sorry about that, Ross (and people reading it who were confused).

By: Dennis

Dennis — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:09:21 +0000

What an amazing story!

The lesson from Dan is every bit as important though: no matter how gifted and able and clever someone is, he (or she) is going to miss out if he decides he can’t or won’t learn from other people, even if they’re not as gifted as he is.

By a happy coincidence, the movie Blindsight (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0841084/) just came in the mail, about blind Tibetan teenagers who scaled 23,000 foot Lhakpa Ri (right next to Mount Everest). Despite severe cultural discrimination (and the use of the white canes), they still had the gumption to make the trek!

By: larry

larry — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:33:52 +0000

In that video Mr. George mentions breaking down the word “disability”. So here it is.
Dis: opposite or absence of

Ability:the quality or state of being able; especially : physical, mental, or legal power to perform.

So Disability would be the absence of the quality or state of being able and Mr. George and all the other athletes in his sport PROVE that they are not disabled at all. Perhaps when we, as a society, stop viewing these conditions (for lack of a better word) as “disabilities” we can truly create equality.

By: Does Acai Berry Work

Does Acai Berry Work — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:12:30 +0000

Josh is indeed an inspiration. A hero to the physically challenged and a motivation to those who aren’t. Kudos to you!

By: Uncle Bulldog

Uncle Bulldog — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:09:37 +0000

What an inspiration! He was right on when he said he doesn’t have a disability. He simply cannot use his legs. He didn’t just get around this obstacle..he plowed straight through it. It really forces all of us to rethink and redefine what we consider the term “disabilities” to mean. Mr. George certainly plays by his own set of definitions and rules, and he is shining example of indomitable spirit for it all.

By: Dane Miller

Dane Miller — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:40:56 +0000

Hahaha, awesome quote…”I felt beastly in the gym.” I love that feeling and I love the videos…always keeps things in a good perspective. Live well and train hard.

By: shane hatzer

shane hatzer — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:18:40 +0000

I didnt get to see the video put i read the article. He has some serious strength and reading that article is very motivational and inspiring.

By: Dan Carter

Dan Carter — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:45:53 +0000

I always enjoy reading these inspiriational posts and being both wowed and motivated by what people can achieve when they put their minds to it. To me they are like holding up mirror a and asking “So what’s your excuse?”.

Thanks for posting Ross.

By: Thunda_from_downunda

Thunda_from_downunda — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 06:08:30 +0000

this is great. I have never been or watched the para olympics. I will be the next one though. with a new appreciation. this is similar to stevie zee. To think that most of us look outside and think “I can’t be bothered today.” or “it’s too cold.” What the F$%K is your problem? really? most have 2 legs, 2 arms, 2 eyes… and here is someone that kicks everyones asses with half that!…Ross is right…now I feel like punching the bag.