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"My story was never mine, to begin with, but it belonged to all those who saw me going through life defying the odds"
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“Wayne Magee turned out to be the best Band and Honor Guard
Officer Massachusetts Maritime Academy ever had.”
RADM Richard Gurnon,USMS (ret.)
President, Massachusetts Maritime Academy (2005- 2015)
Officer Massachusetts Maritime Academy ever had.”
RADM Richard Gurnon,USMS (ret.)
President, Massachusetts Maritime Academy (2005- 2015)
A great read for those who wanted to quit!
Wayne Magee is on a mission to empower those who have been repeatedly told, “You can’t!” He has spent his life overcoming obstacles and negative labels intended to convince him that he could not lead a purposeful, fulfilled life. T.O.U.G.H Blows: A
Lifelong Journey of Defying the Odds, takes readers on a miraculous expedition of Wayne’s determination to overcome one tough blow after the next.
At birth, he was diagnosed with cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD), which is a rare genetic skeletal disorder that affects one in one million people. As such, Wayne does not have a collarbone, teeth, and his skull development and facial growth appears larger than normal. Countless medical professionals stated that he would not live beyond two years old. With each triumphant year, doctors advised his mother that he would not fully develop physically or mentally and ultimately fail at everyday life situations.
Wayne’s faith in God showed him early on that failure was not an option. Wayne’s story demonstrates that for every tough blow, we have an innate ability to overcome societal and medical challenges.
Wayne Magee is on a mission to empower those who have been repeatedly told, “You can’t!” He has spent his life overcoming obstacles and negative labels intended to convince him that he could not lead a purposeful, fulfilled life. T.O.U.G.H Blows: A
Lifelong Journey of Defying the Odds, takes readers on a miraculous expedition of Wayne’s determination to overcome one tough blow after the next.
At birth, he was diagnosed with cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD), which is a rare genetic skeletal disorder that affects one in one million people. As such, Wayne does not have a collarbone, teeth, and his skull development and facial growth appears larger than normal. Countless medical professionals stated that he would not live beyond two years old. With each triumphant year, doctors advised his mother that he would not fully develop physically or mentally and ultimately fail at everyday life situations.
Wayne’s faith in God showed him early on that failure was not an option. Wayne’s story demonstrates that for every tough blow, we have an innate ability to overcome societal and medical challenges.
For every tough blow, shift your focus and Get T.O.U.G.H!
Be Tenacious
Seek Opportunities
Embrace Unity
Engage Groups
Ask for Help
Taking on a tenacious mindset means that you are open to continuous learning to solidify your path which will give you future career options.
1) What types of preparation can you start today to be ready for your next opportunity?
2) Where are you now and where do you want to go? Write out your current status along with your short-term and long-term goals.
3) Dress the part for your career today!
4) Set up a realistic schedule to work on your skill sets and goals. There are plenty of free online courses to help increase your knowledge. A degree may not always be the vehicle to get you where you want to go.
5) Be willing to sacrifice free time with friends and hanging out. You will have to give up, to go up to where your dream lives.
6) Be open to constructive criticism and learn from it.
7) Inquire and network with others for opportunities based on your talents. Oftentimes, it is not what you know, but who you know, that will give you the chance for an opportunity and your preparation to meet.
1) What types of preparation can you start today to be ready for your next opportunity?
2) Where are you now and where do you want to go? Write out your current status along with your short-term and long-term goals.
3) Dress the part for your career today!
4) Set up a realistic schedule to work on your skill sets and goals. There are plenty of free online courses to help increase your knowledge. A degree may not always be the vehicle to get you where you want to go.
5) Be willing to sacrifice free time with friends and hanging out. You will have to give up, to go up to where your dream lives.
6) Be open to constructive criticism and learn from it.
7) Inquire and network with others for opportunities based on your talents. Oftentimes, it is not what you know, but who you know, that will give you the chance for an opportunity and your preparation to meet.
