theherd123 Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 I just have to share with you the wonderful experience i had today! I met Miles Hilton Barber!!! He came to our training day and gave the most inspirational speech i have ever heard This chap has had the most amazing adventrues from running 150 miles across the desert, treking to the south pole, flying a fighter jet and scuba diving with a wheelchaired friend. All this and the fella is BLIND!!! AMAZING OR WHAT??? Among many other things he said life is about attitude and the right attitude can bring about altitude, in that it can lead you to higher adventures and raise you as a person. Check out this chap and his adventures here... http://www.mileshilton-barber.com/ I think i will be investing in a couple of his books! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 I've never heard of him but I looked on his website and the adventures he has done sound amazing.......will log on to Amazon now It's amazing how powerful word of mouth is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 It always makes me feel very humble meeting such amazing people. In my job I meet people with such positive attitudes, no matter what their illness or 'disability'. I nearly always end my work day thinking how much my life has been enriched just by listening to their stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 That's brill Emma. It's great to feel uplifted and inspired. Every year at work we have an away day with guest speakers, and they always manage to make you think and give a proper perspective on things. Such amazing people who really do make the most of life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 I've not heard of him but he does sound an inspiration. Am glad you had a good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Looking at what some people cope with and achieve makes me feel really humble. After all I'm incredibly blessed really, no major problems to contend with, so what the heck do I ever really need to grumble about.............and how come I haven't got the courage or attitude to achieve even 1/100th of what he has done. Truly inspirational Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 That sounds fantastic Emma - one of life's wonderful people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted December 22, 2007 Author Share Posted December 22, 2007 Very true Clare! I am going to take 2008 by storm - its going to be MY year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 I didn't recognise the name but I have heard of him and his achievements. Incredible guy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
