EP 134 : coming to america, the true and inspiring dream of junior bernard
A story of a Beggar from Haiti who Dreamt of America
A story you will not want to miss of a beggar from Haiti who made his dream come true, to live in America. Sometimes you just have to sit back and enjoy and be inspired by a wonderful story then think, what's holding me back? What's my excuse for not chasing whatever it is in life I desire? When you hear a story of a boy living on the streets as a beggar, who saw his dream of going to America, then methodically breaking it down into the next little step to make it happen, confronting disappointments, barriers, naysayers... and persisting because of his desire for a better life, it makes you reconsider what's holding us back. Enjoy an amazing story of grit, determination and true resilience.
Here's what we cover in our discussion with Junior.
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Products or companies we discuss are not paid endorsements. They are not sponsored by, nor do we have any professional or affiliate relationship of any kind with any of the companies or products highlighted in the show.... sadly! It’s just stuff we like, think is cool and maybe of interest to you our listeners.
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
― Hunter S. Thompson, The Proud Highway: Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman, 1955-1967
A story you will not want to miss of a beggar from Haiti who made his dream come true, to live in America. Sometimes you just have to sit back and enjoy and be inspired by a wonderful story then think, what's holding me back? What's my excuse for not chasing whatever it is in life I desire? When you hear a story of a boy living on the streets as a beggar, who saw his dream of going to America, then methodically breaking it down into the next little step to make it happen, confronting disappointments, barriers, naysayers... and persisting because of his desire for a better life, it makes you reconsider what's holding us back. Enjoy an amazing story of grit, determination and true resilience.
Here's what we cover in our discussion with Junior.
- Junior's childhood growing up in Haiti.
- How bad was the poverty in Haiti during his childhood?
- What was the dream? The movie clip that inspired his vision for his future.
- What inspired Junior to pursue that dream, when in his world, having food to eat the next day was the main focus for many of the people around him?
- Why did Junior really think he could do it, when all that was in front of him was darkness?
- When he spoke of his dream, many people in his neighbourhood laughed and called him names and said it was impossible? How did Junior confront that?
- What were the steps he took to chase that dream?
- His best friend Casnell was killed, how he impacted Junior's life direction?
- How do you become comfortable with rejection, how do we have to look at rejection?
- How did family influence his journey?
- How did Bill Barr change Junior's life?
- When he got to USA, your grades were not up to scratch, what next?
- How dreams, when you think about them, should pull us towards them with joy.
- Why does Junior enjoy being in front of the library at Alvernia University?
- Junior is jacked, fit and cut. Why is working out so important?
- Getting ready for your dreams to come true.
- What’s next, what can Junior see?
The Mojo Radio Show - © Gary Bertwistle & Darren Robertson
Products or companies we discuss are not paid endorsements. They are not sponsored by, nor do we have any professional or affiliate relationship of any kind with any of the companies or products highlighted in the show.... sadly! It’s just stuff we like, think is cool and maybe of interest to you our listeners.
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
― Hunter S. Thompson, The Proud Highway: Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman, 1955-1967
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Amazing video story on Junior
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7SliGCSfDo
Caroline Adams Miller book release Getting GRIT.
http://www.carolinemiller.com/authentic-grit/
Dos Equis - The Most Interesting Men in Podcasting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U18VkI0uDxE
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Amazing video story on Junior
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7SliGCSfDo
Caroline Adams Miller book release Getting GRIT.
http://www.carolinemiller.com/authentic-grit/
Dos Equis - The Most Interesting Men in Podcasting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U18VkI0uDxE
The Mojo Radio Show on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/TheMojoRadioShowPodcast/
The Mojo Radio Show
http://www.themojoradioshow.com
The Mojo Radio Show Answering Machine
08 7200 6656
08 7200 MOJO
The Mojo Radio Show ©copyright Gary Bertwistle & Darren Robertson
Subscribe to ©The Mojo Radio Show by email below...