Acquiring Greatness

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  • Опубліковано 4 лют 2025

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  • @sherylchapman4168
    @sherylchapman4168 Рік тому +3

    I saw a documentary about your story today. As it has been with many others, I can relate to it.
    My story differs in that I was neglected and malnourished as a child. As a result, my body was run down and very thin from about three years of age. When I was 6, I had tonsillitis, chicken pox, strep and measles. Because of the malnutrition, I also had a mini stroke. This paralyzed one of my vocal cords and create a partial blockage in my airway.
    The story gets more complicated from here-but I realized from your experience with your mother that no one was for me. No one had my back. I lived in shame. Today, I am handicapped. I didn’t succeed in anything in life.
    Thank you for sharing your story. It helped me feel connected just a little.

  • @harlequinhead2008
    @harlequinhead2008 Рік тому +5

    I just had this revelation recently at 64 yrs old. When i was young my mom told me don’t get involved in anything unless you know you can win. Since I didn’t have confidence i stopped trying. Fortunately some teachers encouraged me to do things because they believed i could. I did excel beyond my lack of self esteem because i held on to a quote from Les Brown (motivational speaker & author) which was “if you can’t believe in yourself, believe in someone who believes in you!” This has been a Godsend! It kept me going but most of the time when big opportunities came my way i just couldn’t breakthru the thoughts i had of myself. I was offered a book deal on something i was working on - i was scared but jumped in it. Then a bunch of major obstacles all came at the same time. I gave up the house I worked so hard for bcz my abusive alcoholic husband said he would give me custody of our son who is autistic & he had began hitting him & threatening to break his hands. I didn’t blink an eye & said yes. Despite losing so much money & ending up in a shoe box, it was worth it to keep my son safe. Other things happened too & also ended up in the hospital for 3 weeks with covid fighting for my life. I have long covid now for 2 years which has also given me covid brain & I struggle with major cognitive functions. I cried cause I couldn’t write. I tried not to think about it, i contemplated just letting that dream go. After several meds etc. i can write a text like this but it takes me forever. I hope it makes sense & sorry for the lengthiness as editing is super hard. The things i write about has helped many & so i try & decided if it takes me forever, so be It. Word by word, sentence by sentence, & probably a whole lot of editing so it makes sense, i will keep trying. I realized that i may not be a natural writer but the message is important so i will find a way. And medically i will keep trying to find a way to recover. Your video is so on point & sheds light on how others were able to breakthru. And it doesn’t have to be a natural ability! Despite a number of things i also went thru as a kid... i survived a lot!!! And kept trying. Despite the down days, you have given me inspiration to fight another day. Thank you for your brave story on another video of yours & this one!!!! And even though I discovered the concept of this video myself just recently, i believe in you bcz you believe in US!
    Thank you so much Marilyn for making such a huge difference in our world! Much love to you & your husband & daughter (& family)!
    💜🙏✨✨

    • @Cablecol
      @Cablecol Рік тому +1

      Well stated. 💞

  • @mlthewi1287
    @mlthewi1287 Рік тому +2

    Having learned of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study in 2010, I have dedicated my life to the pursuit of healing without re-traumatized. Thank you for being one of the of the courageous people to shine a light into your own painful past. I admire you so much, and thank you for living your phenomenal life.

  • @sarar4144
    @sarar4144 Рік тому +2

    This is very inspiring. Hard work is the key!

  • @velvetbees
    @velvetbees Рік тому +3

    You have lived a difficult early life and turned that around to help others. I am glad to see you still post to UA-cam. I have thought of you often over many years, and the courage it took to tell your story. PS. You may enjoy a book "Discipline Equals Freedom" by Jocko Willink, a former Navy Seal. It's a wonderful, intuitive, easy read. A real treasure. Best wishes to you! PSS. I just looked and he has other books. Strive To Become An Eminently Qualified Human Being is another.

  • @maureenobrien4807
    @maureenobrien4807 Рік тому +3

    "33" Days!
    Gematria.

  • @Cablecol
    @Cablecol Рік тому +3

    This woman is such a brave warrior. Nevertheless, seeing Walt Disney as a thumb nail nade me cringe...he has been associated with much childhood trauma with the Mickey Mouse Club and Hollywood. The Disney Corp is very corrupt.

  • @maureenobrien4807
    @maureenobrien4807 Рік тому

    I always love the stories where the counselors said
    "You'll never do it"
    And then they do.
    "You're dreaming!".

  • @maureenobrien4807
    @maureenobrien4807 Рік тому +1

    On a sacrilegious errand.

  • @maureenobrien4807
    @maureenobrien4807 Рік тому

    Creepy as F-

    • @triciashortridge2309
      @triciashortridge2309 Рік тому

      What's your problem? Consider the time this video was recorded and the fact that she comes from the baby boomer generation. Her talk seems normal to me.

    • @Cablecol
      @Cablecol Рік тому

      You are the creepy one