President Obama visited Canada yesterday on his first out-of-county excursion since being sworn in as leader of the free world.  Since the inauguration, I have been reflecting on Obama’s rise to leadership and the accomplishments he’s made with such a short political career and humble beginnings. The more and more I learn about the challenges he faced throughout his lifetime and the obstacles he has overcome, I am impressed by his vision, tenacity and leadership.

I am reminded that you don’t have to be born with a silver spoon in your mouth to reach success.  And that for all the naysayers and  fear-propagators who say it’s not possible, President Barack Obama represents hope and the power of realizing a vision, no matter how lofty it seems.

So the big question is, “Will you be the one”?  Will you be a leader in your community? Will you step up and shine as a beacon of light through these dark times and give hope to your world?  Will you be the one to speak your truth about how chiropractic affects people’s lives, not just that it can ease their pain?  Will you step out of your comfort zone to do what it takes to build a successful wellness practice?  Will you be the one to cause transformation in the people you care for, your family, your friends and most importantly yourself?

You are where you are, not because you deserve it.  The opportunities, the education, your position in the community to affect lives… you have created for yourself. Will you use these achievements to be mediocre, or will you rise up and be the one?

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