Nick Vujicic's Advice to Young Malaysians
In his recent trip to Malaysia, Vujicic (pronounced voy-chich) proved not only to be a mouthpiece of encouragement, but a true example of everything he believes in.
By Judith Yeoh — 03 Sep 2013, 05:41 PM — Updated over 10 years ago
1. When you dream, dream big.
"He reminds us to dream big, focus positively on the things that we have and to appreciate people around us."
2. Set priorities in your life and don't stop at failures.
"I realised it's not that no arms and legs prevent me from doing anything. Fear is preventing people with arms and legs from doing things!", he quipped.
thestar.com.my"If you fall down, get back up. Never give up as long as you have your priorities set straight in your life." said Nick, advising his audience to always love themselves.
3. Your words have power. Speak words that heal.
"Words are powerful. It only takes three seconds of negativity to get into someone's mind." 80% of teenagers in Malaysia admitted that they have been bullied before," said Vujicic.
thestar.com.my4. Care, especially when it's inconvenient. You never know the story behind that someone in need.
What Nick Vujicic has to say to Malaysians: care, especially when it's inconvenient.
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Care, especially when it's inconvenient. You never know the story behind that someone in need.
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"Hey Nick, looks like we have to do a very un-glamourous stop at the gas station. Nick laughed so hard and said, "WHAT? In all my Asian travels so far, I've never stopped for gas once. So yeah, why not let's do that." When we stopped at BHP, Sunway, a man walked up to me and asked if he could bring his daughter to see Nick... he said, "Anak perempuan saya exactly like Nick... baru 6 tahun Encik.. boleh tak? Tolong Encik." (I've never been broken with a simple question before... till now... ) I turned around and asked Nick but before I could finish my sentence, Nick said "BRING EM OVER" with a beaming smile
Image via akamaihd.netThey traveled more than 400 km away just to let their darling daughter to meet Nick. However they were denied entry to the venue where Nick was speaking because they were late and the venue was already packed with people.
Damia's parents didn't give up. The father begged to Nick's troupe member to meet him while they were pumping gas for their MPV. Nick immediately said, "Yes!" and finally met Damia.
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Little girl 'Nik', when she was just a baby. Her parents traveled more than 400 km away just to let their darling daughter to meet Nick. However they were denied entry to the venue where Nick was speaking because they were late and the venue was already packed with people.
Image via akamaihd.netI turned around and asked Nick but before I could finish my sentence, Nick said "BRING EM OVER" with a beaming smile... And then after a lot of tears and hugging and kissing, Nick invited them over to our hotel, and we had such a great time chatting and exchanging pains, hurts, practical ideas and so forth...
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There I learned that her nickname is actually Nik, her father is a doctor, and her mother is nurse. Like my own family, they had no idea Nik would be without limbs until she was born. We had a great discussion over dinner, and I look forward to keeping in touch and encouraging them as much as possible in the future.
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5. Love differences.
Her mother was crying, her father's face face shining with joy. My heart was so drawn to them, even after chatting for just a short while. After a few hugs and kisses, and praying together, I invited them back to our hotel for a meal and some fellowship. There I learned that her nickname is actually Nik, her father is a doctor, and her mother is nurse.
Image via akamaihd.net"It's meetings like these that remind me how love can bring together some of the most diverse people. I love that love knows no bounds," says Nick.
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Nick Vujicic, the 30-year-old evangelist and motivational speaker used to be suicidal, but not anymore
Nick Vujicic, the 30-year-old evangelist and motivational speaker used to be suicidal, but not anymore
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"I realised it's not that no arms and legs prevent me from doing anything. Fear is preventing people with arms and legs from doing things!", he quipped.
Image via disabledlifemedia.comGod has used my lack of limbs to draw people to me so I can inspire and encourage them with my messages of faith, hope, and love.
Nick Vujicic, the 30-year-old evangelist and motivational speaker used to be suicidal when he was 10 years old, but not anymore
Image via amsvans.comNicholas James "Nick" Vujicic (voy-chich) born 4 December 1982) is a Serbian Australian evangelist and motivational speaker born with tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare disorder characterized by the absence of all four limbs. As a child, he struggled mentally and emotionally as well as physically, but eventually came to terms with his disability and, at the age of seventeen, started his own non-profit organization, Life Without Limbs
Vujicic prayed that God would give him arms and legs and initially told God that, if his prayer remained unanswered, he would stop praising him indefinitely. However, a key turning point in his faith came around when his mother showed him a newspaper article about a man dealing with a severe disability. Vujicic realized he was not unique in his struggles and began to embrace his lack of limbs. After this, he realized that his accomplishments could inspire others and became grateful for his life.
Nick would be back to visit Malaysia again next year for the National Achievers 2014 Congress on May 23-25 at Malaysia International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC), Seri Kembangan.
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