No matter how hard the road seems, there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
Born at 25 weeks with multiple disabilities, Matthew Levy was not meant to make it past day 1. Matthew has had 50 odd operations, is legally blind with cerebral palsy. His story is one courage, overcoming obstacles and facing adversity head on.
With 5 Paralympics, multiple World Records, 3 Gold Medals and an OAM, his is a truly remarkable story.
Matt is also a two-time the author of "Keeping Your Head Above Water" which details how his perceived shortcomings led him to discover his unique strengths, and "Brandon Dreams Big" which includes 7 easy steps to get to where you want, and reaching your goals!
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Paralympian Matt Levy on Taking Adversity and Turning It Into a Positive
Today we are joined by Matt Levy, who was born 15 weeks premature with cerebral palsy and a vision impairment. He has survived 50+ operations, including brain, heart, lung and ears. Today he is an international swim star, having competed in five consecutive Paralympics - winning three gold, one silver and five bronze medals. He swam at five World Championships and countless nationals and other professional meets and holds 120 international medals and four world records. We discuss Matt’s outlook that success doesn't come easy, and it doesn't mean that you will win a gold medal or come first in a race. You need to learn through each experience and constantly work on improving from the day before.I recently had the privilege of inviting and listening to Matt speak at our 2017 Steadfast Convention. What Matt has achieved both in and out of the pool is a testament to his hard work, det ... keep reading Steadfast Group Limited
