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Never give up on your dreams [video]

Just because I can’t do it today, doesn’t mean I can’t do it tomorrow. – Arthur Boorman

never give upWe all have dreams and goals for ourselves while we’re here on this earth. But, sometimes we can let other things get in the way of them, such as: self-doubt, lack of information, or even those closest to us or other people we might consider experts telling us that we can’t do it, that it won’t be possible, that nothing will change. And so we accept that (because others know what’s best for us, right?), going about each day as if it were the same as the last.

But, you might notice a nagging feeling every now and then, trying to remind of the dreams that you are supposed to be fulfilling. After a while that feeling might get stronger and stronger, until you finally do something about it and no longer accept what others have been whispering in your ear.

This is exactly how it was for Arthur Boorman, a disabled veteran of the Gulf War. For over 15 years he accepted the “fact” that he would never walk again without some form of assistance. At least, that’s what his doctors told him. Then one day, he decided he had had enough of accepting his life the way it was. Watch his story and transformation in the video below. Never give up.

About Nicolle Morales Kern

Nicolle was born in Philadelphia, raised in England and Germany, and lived in Madrid, Spain for a year in college. She has a B.A. in Journalism from Drexel University.

This avid reader and writer seeks to write and create pieces that encourage people to think and question what they already know, but also to show them the lighter side of life.
Her interest in writing and working for Being Latino comes from the desire to explore what being Latino means for her as a German-Panamanian and to explore the depths of the Latino culture.

She has a passion for all things relating to books, food and booze and shares her musings on her personal blog Culture Jaunt, and currently resides in Philadelphia.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and should not be understood to be shared by Being Latino, Inc.

Comments

  1. Mariana says:

    Thank you for sharing this story! It was definately a fresh breath of air; to see this gentleman never give up and overcoming this obsticle that many were willing to not even glance at the direction of hope.

  2. Nicolle Morales Kern says:

    Yes, I agree Mariana, his story is definitely inspiring.

    Kev Sa, I think we are all dreamers, but only those of us who are determined and put in the work are the ones who turn their dreams into reality.

    Congratulations Bogota Latin Bistro for accomplishing your dream!

  3. Kev Sa says:

    Dreamers, dream on. This man was determined!

  4. We were started by two latinos with a huge dream to create an awesome latin restaurant. Mission Accomplished!

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