Daniel Blanchard - Overcoming Adversity "No Hear, No Speak"

The speaker shares a personal story of overcoming childhood deafness and being misdiagnosed as mentally retarded. Despite expert opinions that he would never speak, his mother and a dedicated nun provided speech lessons, leading to his success as a professional speaker. The story highlights the importance of perseverance and the unexpected support from others in overcoming life's challenges.

What challenges did the speaker face during childhood?

How did the speaker's parents initially perceive his inability to speak?

What was the good news and bad news given to the speaker's mother by the doctors?

What role did the nun play in the speaker's life after his operation?

What lesson does the speaker convey about having teammates in life?