Comments on: Inspiration from John Riccio

By: Billy Ethridge

Billy Ethridge — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:54:36 +0000

John Riccio is a personal friend of mine as well as an extraordinary human being. Deeply spiritual while being non-judgmental, John is rigorously analytical about his health. He has a delicious, unique sense of humor. From a bodybuilder’s perspective, he is outrageously strong also. .. I met John in a long-term medical facility, He was ill, and preparing for something like his 88th major surgery! I was surviving a massive hemorrhagic stroke. We were roommates. Under such circumstances one gets to know the other person as he is. Knowing John Riccio is an honor.

By: Manveet

Manveet — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:44:41 +0000

Awesome motivational story.

A nice reminder to quit whining and complaining and just start doing.

By: reduce belly fat

reduce belly fat — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:25:04 +0000

Wow a true inspiration. Thank you for posting this, it is amazing what people can do if their mind is in it. Set your mind and your body will follow. I was overweight and I set my mind by finding inspiration in people like John. I reached my goal 2 1/2 years ago and will never let it go.

By: camilo gutiererez

camilo gutiererez — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:20:07 +0000

truly inspirational. there is always something to learn, thanks Ross!

By: Roudenleiw

Roudenleiw — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:44:51 +0000

Holy shit that’s so inspiring! Thanks a lot for posting this, Ross.

I’m always glad when such videos appear on the blog or on the forum, because they show me that the only boundaries that exist in life are those that you set yourself.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:20:58 +0000

Thanks Ross……..This guy is unbelievable. What strength and perseverance he shows……

By: Ibrahim

Ibrahim — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:12:28 +0000

This two videos took my breath away. I thought for myself how many times you want to complain and worry about little problems.
I think sadly it is also human to realize what is valuable after it´s gone or you lost it.
The best fitting quote to John is from Rocky 6 i think:
“Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place and it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t how hard you hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done.”

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:58:17 +0000

Wow,that is super inspirational. Ross thank you for what you’re doing. I have been inspired by all the stories you find to share with those who read your blog. It’s soo true what John says and it’s such good wisdom that too many don’t listen to and use. Just terrific. Thanks John and Ross.

By: John

John — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:47:42 +0000

Thanks to John, and thanks to you Ross for sharing this story.
The body is a machine, and works like a machine as long as we work with it,
and this story confirms that

By: Scott McDonald

Scott McDonald — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:45:24 +0000

I have a normal body and can’t motivate myself like Mr. Riccio. This man is a true warrior.