If you made it to the 2008 Martial Arts Supershow, you got to see Rory Aplanalp speak both as the keynote during the opening ceremonies, and the following morning during his own seminar. Don’t try to pronounce his last name it will only confuse and irritate you. He told me he was in the 3rd grade before even he could pronounce it.
Learning how to pick ourselves up when things get tough, to be determined to succeed, are principals that so important to any person desiring success in life. ‘The Race’ is a poem he recited at the end of his keynote speech that speaks to this very subject.
Click the link below to watch the video. I know you will be as inspired as I was. Oh, and by the way, at the very end before the video cuts out you will hear him talk about ‘throwing starfish’. Well that is another very inspirational story that I will share with you in a few days so make sure to check back.
