Actually life is not always perfect, there are people born with a physical disabilities, and with a mentally good, there are people also born physically
normal but mentally sick. In other words, everyone must be grateful to what shehe has. Unfortunately not all the people can accept the fact that their
existence, desire un appear before their eyes. No matter how they are now. No matter whether they are born normal or disabilities in a physical body. In this
connection, life is not like what is expected or desire .For example what is described in his book, Nick has told about the story of his physical disabilities
and the emotional battle he endured while learning to deal with them as a child, teen, and young adult, Nick also has shared how his faith in God has been his
major source of strength, and he has explained that once he found a sense of purpose which inspires others to better their lives and the world around them.
Yet he found the confidence to build a rewarding and productive life without limits.
1.2 The Problem
The problem is how to find the way to overcome the difficulties as a human being who has physical disability ,and to never give up in order to life
independent, rich ,fulfilling ,and ridiculously good life for everyone seeking true happiness.
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1.3 Scope of the Study
In writing this paper , the writer focus on the strategies of Nick Vujicic which inspire people to achieve the successful life and how to be able to life with the
physical disabilities ,in order to become a successful man .
1.4 Objective of the Study
1. The objective of this paper is to share Nick’s experienced in adversity and obstacles.
2. To understand a lesson that Nick has struggled many years to learn.
3. To encouraged people to overcome adversity with faith, hope, love and courage so that they may pursue their dreams.
1.5 Method of the Study
In completing this paper , the writer has centered her method on library research by collecting and reading some reference books , internet that are
relevant to the topic ,so that the writer is able to find a select some important information which can concern and support her main topic.
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2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Edgar V.Roberts and Henry E. Jacobs 1809-1849 in their book literature say, “Literature helps us grow, both personally and intellectually . It provides an objective
base for knowledge and understanding. It links us with the broader cultural,
philosophic, and religious world of which we are a part.
Johnson and Scholes, 1982 say, “strategy is a longterm goal for organistaion which helps in gaining competitive advantage for the organisation through allocation of
neccessary resources with internal environment to meet external demands in the market.
Kenneth Andrews, says, that “strategies a series of decisions that helps in formulating policies and revealing its goals and objectives of the organisation.
Roberts and Henry in their book Literary say, “Moral intellectual critical approach an approach to the interpretation of literature that is concerned primarily
with content and values . Moral intellectual criticism should differ from sermonizing to the degree that readers should always be left with their own decisions about
whether they wish to assimilate the content of a work , and about whether this content is personally or morally acceptable.
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3. DESCRIPTION OF THE NICK’S INSPIRING BOOK
Life Without Limits is a title of the book written by Nick vujicic which inspires people to understand and overcome many difficulties and obstacles
faced by Nick disabilities as well as to serve as a role model for anyone seeking true happiness and to motivate anyone to achieve a better life . In his book ,
Nick has offered some methods for finding hope even amid ardouos trials and heartbreaking tribulations, which will light the path to the other side of grief
where one can emerge stranger , more determined and empowered to pursue the life wanted and perhaps even to find a life beyond any one could have
imagined. When placing hope in life, God can’t be placed as a priority, in other words one can not depend on God works only. As a following statement which
is always believed by Nick:
“If you have the desire and passion to do something, and it’s within God’s will, you will achieve it.”
What he believes is to pick up several important attributes found and needed among others; A powerful sense of purpose, Hope so strong that it
cannot be diminished, Faith in God and the infinite possibilities, Love and self –acceptance, Attitude with altitude, A courage spirit, A trusting heart, Hunger
for opportunities, The ability to assess risks and to laugh at life, A mission to serve others first.
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Those attributes are explained in such a way that they can be applied to everyone’ journey toward a fulfilling and meaningful life – beside those attributes, God’s love
for everybody is also shared to experience all the joy and fulfillment intended. The next paragraphs, I will fully explain the story about the strategies of nick vujicic to
acvhieve the successful life.
3.1. The Strategies
Strategy is a general frame work that provides guidance for actions to be taken at the same time and shapes the actions. It should be formulated in such a way that it should
be understable to all levels of management. In this connection Nick has offered some strategies which are expected to inspire people to have a better life. Such strategies
are: dare to dream, believe in the best, monitor the thoughts, speak up, finding a path, lighting the way, make it happen, and the ridiculous rules.
3.1.1. Dare To Dream
The first strategies is dare to dream. This strategies is talking about how one must have courage to pursue hisher dream in order to become true. In this sense one has
never doubt his her ability to meet whatever challenges come hisher way. This inspiration coming from people’s among capacity when Nick saw them in Chinese
orphanages, in the slums of Mumbai, the prisons of Rumania, in South Africa. The power of their spirits has amazed Nick that they have a hope to free them from
feeling sadness. It’s the fact that sadness does several purpose. It is perfectly natural to experience that emotion but not let it dominate the thoughts day and night in a
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sense that it can be controlled by turning to more positive thoughts and actions that lift one’s spirit. These word are stated in Nick’s book as one of his inspiration:
“You and I may have absolutely no control over what happens to us, but we can control how we respond. If we choose the right attitude, we can rise above whatever
challenges we face. Optimism is empowering - it gives you control over your emotions. P weakens your will and allows your moods to control your actions.”
Beside striving for a dream one has to do, the role of God is also not put behind. Such statement can be seen from one of Nick inspirations:
“To pursue your dreams you have to take action. Move it or lose it. Act or be acted upon. If you don’t have what you want, consider creating what you want. God will
light the path. Your path to a purpose may present itself at any moment. Be ready for it. Do all you need to do. Learn all you need to know. If no one comes knocking, beat
down a few doors. One day you’ll step into the life you desire.”
3.1.2. Believe In The Best
This strategies indicates that one must have positive and motivated thinking when shehe has unbearable burden. In this case whatever difficulty one has is
not allowed to be haunted by despair , feeling insecurities and doubts sprang mostly from whatever challenges one is facing is also not necessary to be self –
doubts but must hang on to hope be able to help .
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In his book, Nick told his early experience of how his feeling insecurities and doubts existed in his physical challenges of having no arm or legs worked
in his world. It can be seen in the following story:
“I was just a toddler when my medical team recommended that my parents put me in a play group with other kids labeled “ disabled.” Their challenges ranged
from missing limbs to cystic. Fibrosis and severe mental disorders. My parents had great love and empathy for other special needs kids and their families, but
they don’t think any child should be limited to one group of playmates. They held on to the conviction that my life would have no limits, and they fought to
keep that dream alive.”
It is a fact that one often feels life is unfair. Hard times and tough circumstance can trigger self –doubt and despair. So when one is suffering or
grieving, the strength is needed. All challenges are welcome as character – building experiences and regarded as lessons to struggle many years to learn.
In line with how to overcome any difficulties one can take , God must be accepted open – minded enough because He may have a different path. As this
quotation:
“Only God knows how our lives will unfold. Hope is His gift to us, a window to look through. We cannot know the future he has planned for us, Trust in him,
keep hope in your heart, and even when faced with the worst, do whatever you can to prepare yourself for the best.”
3.1.3. Monitor The Thoughts
Monitor the thought is a stage how one has to overwhelm or sweep away negative though t from someone’s mine. In other words when one detects negative thoughts
running through his her mind, she he can choose to hit the off switch and try to
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acknowledge and understand the sources which create the problem and find the solutions. In this connection, Nick shows how he discouraged that he could use
negative thoughts to motivate himself and how he no longer allows his negative thoughts to control his actions. Here is the story:
“As my eleventh birthday approach, I entered the tricky adolescent stage when our brains rewire and strange chemicals flow through out bodies other boys and girls my
age were starting to pair up, which added to my growing sense of alienation. Would any girl ever want a boyfriend who couldn’t hold her hand or dance with he?
Without even being aware of it, I allowed those dark thoughts and negative feelings to burden my spirit with growing frequency. Often they come creeping into my mind
late at night when I couldn’t sleep, or when I was tired after a long day at school. You know the feeling, you are so weary and out of sorts that he whole world seems to be
weighing on your shoulders. We all experience down times, especially when lack of sleep, illness, and other challenges make us vulnerable. No one is happy and perky
one hundred percent of the time .The more somber moods are natural. As long as you are aware and in control of your emotions, negative thoughts can produce positive
consequences. Only when you let your emotions control your actions do you risk spiraling down into depression and self –destructive behaviors. The key is to refuse to
be overwhelmed or swept away by negative emotions or feelings of depression.” In light of the stories he has shared, Nick also told what he had learned from bible
class a picture of the “ whole armor of God” with the breastplate of righteousness, the
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belt of truth, he shield of faith, the sword of the spirit, and the helmet of salvation. Those were all the weapons that a Christian boy would ever need. He sees the word
of God as a sword to fight negative thoughts.
3.1.4. Speaking Up
Speaking up is an important strategies to someone who wants to release his her burden. In many circumstance, particularly when things go wrong, people talk in
order to get some trouble off their chest. In his issue, Nick wanted people at his school to know that he was just like them on the inside, but he had to go outside his
comfort to do that. He spoke to hundred students about his challenges he had faced and gave an impact on others. Here a story which makes Nick not lack credibility by
having something to say that could help people with their own problem: “One day I gave a talk to a group of about three hundred teenager students, probably
the biggest group he ever addressed. I was sharing my feelings and my faith when something wonderful happened .Now and then students or teachers would shed tears
when I told them about challenges I had faced, but during this particular talk a girl in the audience completely broke down sobbing. I wasn’t sure what had happened –
perhaps I had triggered some terrible memory for her. I was amazed when she then summoned the courage to raise her hand to speak, despite her sadness and tears.
Bravely, she asked if she could come forward and give me a hug. Wow I was floored. I invited her up, and she wiped away her tears as she walked to the front of the room.
She then gave me this huge hug, one of the best of my life .By then nearly everyone in the room was teary – eyed .But I lost it entirely when she whispered in my ear. “
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Nobody has ever told me that I’m beautiful the way that I am . No one has ever said that they love me,” she said.” You’ve changed my life, and you are a beautiful person
too.”
3.1.5. Finding A Path
Finding path is the strategies which can reach out to the path to the happiness. The path is the essential truth which lies so central to living that is
gift – a talent, a skill , a craft, a knack – that gives people pleasure and engage people. In finding the life’s path instead of giving a talk, Nick in his book, has
suggested to do a self – assessment trying to figure out where people fit in and what fulfill people. By making a list of favorite activities. For example;
“What do you find yourself drawn to do? What can you spend hours doing, losing track of time and place, and still want to do it again and again? Now,
what is it that other people see in you? Do they compliment your talent for organization or your analytical skills? If you are not really sure what others
seen in you, ask your family and friends what they think you are best at.”
3.1.6. Lighting The way
Lighting the way as the strategies that one has to contribute when he she finds a way to encourage and inspire others. It is expected the way one must
shared is something significant or valuable no matter what challenges she he has which is regarded to be chosen as the right path. In his case, Nick has
contributed his way by sharing his experience with feelings of insecurity,
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frustration and loneliness flooded back when he saw a boy who was exactly like him, with no arms and no legs at the time he rolled into a California church
for a speaking engagement. Such inspiration can be seen in the following story:
“The bright – eyed boy was just like me. No arms, No legs. He even had a little left foot like mine. Though he was only nineteen months old, he was exactly
like me. I understood why the two men were so eager from me to see him. As I later learned, this boy’s name is Daniel Martinez, the son of Chris and Patty. I
was supposed to be preparing for my speech, but seeing Daniel – seeing my self in that child – triggered such a swirl of feeling that I couldn’t think straight. I
first felt compassion for him and his family. But then sharp memories and anguished emotions bombarded me as I was vividly brought back to how I had
felt at about the age, and I realize that he must have been going through the same things. I know he feels, I thought. I’ ve already been through what he will
experience.
Looking
at Daniel, I felt this incredible connection and a surge of
empathy for him.” 3.1.7. Making It Happen
Making it happen as the strategies that one has to decide or consider which actions or priorities become the highest purpose, the fact is that mere mortals, one , as
a human being, has limited vision. What will happen in the future whether both the bad news or the good news, nobody can’t possibly predict it. The thing is what would
be more appropriate for somebody, for his her circumstances and would provide better future. One must decide because everybody must have a choice to get the
happiness. The following statement are inspired from Nick: “ I have I choice. You have a choice. We can choose to dwell on disappointments and
shortcomings to be better, angry, or sad. Or when faced with hard times and hurtful people, we can choose to learn from the experience and move forwards taking
responsibility for own happiness
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3.1.8. The Ridiculous Rules
Beginning from his favorite quotation: Nick has shown many role models as the capacities to add someone flourishes, to pursue someone purpose,
passion and pleasures with reckless abandon and ridiculous enthusiasm. All models are expected for a dreamer who never achieve all that heshe dreams of
achieving. Yet they can enjoy life so fully.
In this section, Nick encourage one to embrace his her freedom to romp on two fronts, with the ridiculous rules among others;
“Number one is Ridiculous risk: Be willing to blow past the doubters and the naysayers and make a leap to live your dreams. Some may say you are being
ridiculous. Your response should be: why, yes I am Or your passion. You can’t let their ridicule rid you of your dream. Instead, use it to ride it all the way to
the top
Number two is Ridiculous fun: Take time to enjoy your life and your loved ones laugh, love, and have ridiculous fun so others can share the joy. If you
think life is serious, imagine death; In this blessed life be as you need to be, but take the opportunity to be just as playful as you can be too.”
3.1. Moral
