Group: Parkinsons Proud
Discussion: Do you agree with the assertions made in this video?: ucgardnercenter.com/video/john-baumann
New to the group…watched this video through burning tears. After several years of being diagnosed I have been doing the exact opposite of what you shared. Thank you John, you’ve inspired me to find a way to unshackle myself and live! I will be sharing this with my care partners and friends. I’ve just been through about two weeks of total fatigue and this was the kick-in-the-seat that I needed to get on with it. Even while watching the video I was beginning to understand why God is leading me down this path. Thanks again and going to buy your book tomorrow. God Bless.
Actually, John, the video that I think is the best is 17 Decide Success Action Step 10 Attitude – Parkinson’s “For the Best”. You talk about the difference between Everything Happens for A Reason and Everything Happens for The Best by sharing what your life would have been compared to what it is now – again, showing us that attitude and perspective make all the difference.
Charlene
John Baumann wrote:
If you only have time to watch one video of mine, this is the one:
If you know of anyone that may need a speaker at an event, please pass this along.
Thanks, John
Check out my YouTube Channel for inspirational videos:
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheInspiringEsquire?feature=mhee and http://ucgardnercenter.com/video/john-baumann
DECIDE SUCCESS – You Ain’t Dead Yet available at Amazon.com
TheInspiringEsquire.com – (502) 262-3300
Maria Kassova has sent you a message.
Date: 1/09/2012
Subject: RE: John, I only just saw your video…and I am so moved and touched. I currently write a book on confidence and one of the key premises of…
Hi John, happy, successful and prosperous 2012! May it bring you more strength, ideas, opportunities to change lives! May you also experience many happy moments with your family, friends, with your own higher self.
It is truly kind of you to drop me this line…I will no doubt stay in touch and follow you, and use some of your clips to inspire others. If you have another group on LinkedIn that you are active into – please let me know. I would like to join it.
Learning about the courage and strength of people like you, who use the cards they are dealt with in the best possible way, is food for my soul. It keeps me going, and I want to spread that message around….so we can live with a larger sense of possibilities, not fear.
A big hug from your Bulgarian fan, and human being.
I read your DECIDE SUCCESS (12 Action Steps) book. It was GREAT. It helped me find light when I was in a dark place towards the end of the semester. Thank you. I hope you had a good break.
…and I am so moved and touched. I currently write a book on confidence and one of the key premises of being confident is choosing the positive perspective. My heart was filled with respect and admiration for your positivity, huge inner power AND sincerity. I agree that at the time ‘disaster’ strikes (we don’t call it that after, but it feels like it at first) it is hard to be cheerful and find the flip side. Yet our attitude towards life then takes over – and we make the choice. As you have done – ‘you ain’t dead yet, let’s to the best of the time I’ve got. Sky diving, inspiring others, write another book, spend time with my loved ones…Seeing your video is one of my Christmas discoveries / gifts. I will be showing your clips in my confidence workshops….so your legacy and inspiration is spread over in Singapore and other parts of the world. May 2012 bring you a new lease of energy, ideas and desire to keep going and touching the hearts and souls of your family, friends and thousands of other people throughout the world…sending you a big virtual hug from Singapore.
So kind of you to give your book Decide Success to me at recent Parkinson’s conference in Tulsa!
I have started reading it and will let you know impact on my life ! I felt such soulful energy from you .. Glad you enjoyed massages from Tameisha .. Will pass the gift from the lessons from your book to others! One new opportunity have chosen to tell others ..is about a new product out of Texas called Nerium
www.rosie.Nerium.com
.. John it is a great night creme with the science to back it ..brand new company .. Check it out .. Give Nerium a try / be grateful if u passed website on to others if possible as well ! When approached by a nurse I know to hear about the product .. I looked over on my car seat and saw your book because I have kept it in my car….. The gift is the people , relationships , energy and pursuing dreams .. Taking actions ! Thanks may you be truly Blessed this holiday season !! Respectfully, Rosie
I want to thank you for blessing me with the gift of your book this past Sunday. I have nearly finished it already. Once I started reading I simply could not put it down. You may not know that I had serious open heart surgery in 2007. Our family had joined St. Francis of Assisi and I had already been coaching football at St. X for a few years by then. I just want you to know that I have found your book to be a personal inspiration and as usual; the fact that you shared it with me represents another intervention by the Holy Spirit in my life. The message that I am getting from the Holy Spirit and you is, “You ain’t dead yet!”.
I have tell you that I smiled when I read about the importance “Intensity” plays in one’s decision to succeed. I probably had that ear to ear grin like the Grinch when he discovered love. I smiled because you used Celtic Football coaching as an example of intense desire to succeed. You may not know that I actually talked Mark and Mike Meiners into having our coaching retreats. I planned and organized them to first be held at my Father-in-law’s condo at Lake Cumberland. I think they initially saw it as a water skiing / bonding trip but were pleasantly surprised when I brought dry erase boards and books and videos on various offense and defense strategies. The meetings were so successful, so much fun, and such a “team” building experience that they continued even after I left. I love the fact that I shared that experience with you and all the men I coached with at St. Patrick. I cannot argue if someone were to say that our passion for the team and the growth of the kids actually represented an obsessive compulsive disorder at times. Nevertheless; there is no doubt that we all brought intensity and “will” to our efforts and I truly believe that the boys learned multiple life lessons as a result of your influence and all of our coaches at the time. Thank you for sharing our experiences with your readers as an example of intense desire and focused effort to be successful.
John Baumann – Accountancy – College of Business – An amazing teacher who truly teaches what the students need to know outside of class. He is very inspiring and someone who deserves this award.
Each year, the Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning asks UofL students to nominate faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants who make a significant difference in their learning and intellectual growth. Nominees exemplify the true spirit of teaching and learning through the eyes of their students. Using an online nomination process that is open to all students at the end of fall and spring semesters, students submit nominations and comments about their favorite teachers.
Recognition
All faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants who receive nominations receive a formal letter of recognition from the Provost, along with a certificate, and are invited to attend the Faculty Favorite Reception, to be held on November 7, 2011, at the University Club.
All students who submitted a nomination are also invited to attend the reception to celebrate and honor their faculty favorite. Individual student nominations are also posted on the Faculty Favorite Awards website.
Additionally, faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants who receive the most nominations are formally recognized in a video presentation that premieres at the Delphi Center’s annual Celebration of Teaching and Learning. The video features the “top” nominees (instructors are eligible every four years) and a selection of students who submitted a nomination on their behalf. This year’s Celebration will be held on Friday, February 10, 2012 at Shelby Campus.
“John Baumann is an extraordinary individual who has the intelligence, creativity, and courage to remake potential tragedy into opportunity. His personal story is inspiring to say the least. And, he offers a transforming path that can be applied in almost any situation of adversity.”
Robert Krikorian, PhD
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience
University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center
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Below are some comments from attendees of the Sunflower! As you will see from the first comment, people raised the scale from a 4 to 4 +, 5 and even a couple 10! They loved you!!
Hope all is well.
Sincerely,
Kelly Lyle
UC Health Neurology
558-6503
* I had a lot of “5″ or 4 + and a “10″
* Great speaker
* You ain’t dead yet
* Great motivational speaker
* Great! Very personable-inspiring
* Extremely excellent!
* Absolutely so uplifting – made me want to have a new attitude
* Very, Very good
* Inspirational (NUMEROUS TIMES)
* Great
* Nice to hear from a person with PD, very uplifting
* Bring John back every year! Very inspiring
* What an encouragement
* Superb
* I’m a Fan
* Fantastic, God bless him
* Important presentation – do not limit yourself
* Positive material with faith – God as the basis
* Love to laugh – great fun
* Motivational speech
* Excellent – see him next year
* Thanks, helpful to us both
* Fabulous speaker, loved it
* Attitude above belief
* Extremely inspiring
* Another excellent, inspiring talk – encouraging
* Actually a 10!
* Enjoyed the ride, John’s humor, inspiring talk
* Very motivational with lots of food for thought on living with PD
* Outstanding – Great
Nevertheless; there is no doubt that we all brought intensity and “will” to our efforts and I truly believe that the boys learned multiple life lessons as a result of your influence and all of our coaches at the time. Thank you for sharing our experiences with your readers as an example of intense desire and focused effort to be successful. 