When I was younger a lot of people didn’t believe that I would be a success…

My peers in school figured I’d never amount to much… my teachers would tell my parents that I was bright, intelligent, unique and that I could become anything I wanted if I only applied myself…

I was sick when I was young, born with heart problems, and I was not able to keep up socially and physically with the kids around me… I tried as hard as I could and in later years blossomed into the success I am today…

Lots of people have challenges in their lives, some let things get in their way towards achieving what they want… others let nothing stop them… they become successes in spite of their situations… because they want it…

The other day I saw a beautiful story on the news… it was a piece by CBS reporter Steve Hartman that was about an autistic young man named Jason McElwain… for years Jason had helped coach his high school basketball team (as the team manager, getting water, towels, etc.)… Then for the last game of the season the basketball coach decided to let Jason “suit up” so he could get a full taste of being on the team…

What happened that night is an incredible, unbelievable, unforgettable story… one that will amaze and inspire, that will awe and amuse… one that will instill in you the truth that success is attainable by anyone… and will leave you with tears in your eyes…

It’s a beautiful story… and Jason is a beautiful kid…

Watch the video of the story below…

PS: Someday I’ll share with you the incredible story of Bill Porter… an amazing inspiration of a man…