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Often referred to as the World’s Most Celebrated Totally Blind Athlete, Craig MacFarlane’s life is the classic example of triumph over tragedy. His story has been featured in the Reader’s Digest, on 60 Minutes International and written up in the New York Times, Washington Times and USA Today just to name a few. He even appeared in Ripley’s Believe It or Not! He has been honored by US presidents, befriended by numerous high-profile celebrities and was invited to have an audience with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican. Craig has written 3 books, 2 autobiographies titled Inner Vision and Craig MacFarlane Hasn’t Heard Of You Either and his latest book, Find Your Flame Through Purpose, Passion, and Sacrifice which has a focus on inspiring professionals at all stages of their career.
Totally blind since age 2, Craig MacFarlane’s extraordinary athletic success is little more than the backdrop to an even more astonishing story. Craig will open your eyes, heart, and mind to what’s possible in your life. You will acquire a different perspective where you look at your challenges as nothing more than minor inconveniences and what you once thought was impossible will now be probable.
At the age of 19, Craig was invited by Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe to live with him and his wife, Colleen in Glastonbury, Connecticut. It was the Howes’ that were instrumental in launching his keynote inspirational speaker career. Audiences both large and small have been touched and inspired by his captivating and riveting message in over 30 countries around the world.
Using his “Inner Vision” to find the mental toughness needed to ignite and fuel his internal flame, Craig learned, and applied, the principles of success, often before he understood what those principles were. The result is an amazing journey that proves anyone can accomplish whatever they set their mind to do.
It has been said that Craig simply moves from standing ovation to standing ovation. Along the way he might make you cry, and he will always make you laugh. He will certainly make you think. Without a doubt, before he is finished you will find yourself soul searching for that one more degree or reaching for that next rung on your ladder of life.
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The Power of a Self-lit Flame
The power of a self-lit flame is not just a concept, it embodies the constant belief you must have in yourself. It also represents your fuel source to everything you want to achieve, both large and small. You will be challenged to discover that your self-lit flame becomes the difference between a passive dream and the action required to make it your reality. The power of a self-lit flame is deeply rooted in realism. It is truly a compelling, riveting, thought-provoking message at its core. It’s that same self-lit flame that ignites your pilot light that keeps your internal flame burning bright so it can continue to illuminate the path for your future giving you that competitive edge you will need to succeed at consistent high level.
Performance Is Not About Having a Great Month, It’s About Having a Great Life
From becoming a world class athlete at a very young age, Craig’s entire life has embodied the pursuit of excellence with a primary emphasis on performance and the ability to deliver in the moment. The secret of your future will be hidden in your routine. As you listen to his message you will learn how to unlock the various components necessary, and the principles required to perform at a minimum standard of consistently good everyday affording you the opportunity to have the occasional gust of greatness. At the core of every great life performance is the refusal to compromise your standards for convenience. How you prepare is how you’ll perform. When your purpose is casual, your results will be casual as well. No matter what stage or age you might be at in your career, you will be challenged to discover that one more degree of performance, reach for that next rung on your ladder of life and find that extra gear that will help you get to the extra mile. Craig will share how there is never a traffic jam on the extra mile because most people never get there.
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