Description
"Reading about O'Mara's battle can be
harrowing, but in the end it's inspiring. O'Mara already was among my
heroes...After reading this book, he's even more of one." ― Arkansas
Democrat-Gazette
‘Victory is a life well lived or a day enjoyed.’
Limerick
man Frank O’Mara had the athletics career most only dream of, competing
for Ireland in three Olympic Games and breaking Irish and world
records. After his retirement from running, he settled in the US with
his family and made his way to the top of the telecoms industry.
Then
at age forty-eight, his life changed forever when he was diagnosed with
early onset Parkinson’s disease. The progression was rapid, causing
severe muscle cramps, tremors, and eventually the inability to walk and
at times even speak.
In this inspiring memoir, Frank recounts his
battle with Parkinson’s. At first in denial, he eventually found the
strength that made him successful as an athlete and in business – using
determination, and humour to weather the worst phases of the disease. He
learned to face each hurdle as he came to it: to bend, but not break.
One man’s life-affirming story of facing adversity with grace and courage.
Table of Contents
Prologue: Sometimes you have to accept the unbelievable
Come and get your love
Play the role as scripted
Don't Fixate on worst-case scenarios
Don't be discouraged
Keep your word
Great Results require great risk
Block out distractions
Stick with it
Stand for something
Don't look beyond your headlights
Take responsibility
Keep an open mind
Take a Walk in their shoes
Stay current, stay relevant
Surround yourself with positive people
There are no shortcuts
Be prepared to go it alone
One step at a time
Reset Expectations Regularly
Epilogue: Don't Fool Yourself
Acknowledgements
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