Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. ~ George Bernard Shaw

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Welcome! Thanks for joining me in a place that merges both personal and professional insight, experience and moments that I choose to share. If you have come this far, you are committed and passionate about creating success. With the right tools in place you are ready to make change. I invite you to get to know me a bit better. I am that person who can help define your path and help you execute the change of course to ensure active results and professional growth. If you read something that sparks dialogue, please do drop me a line, via email or call.

I'm not brave, I just keep trying

I'm not brave, I just keep trying

posted by Dave Dame date-icon November 02, 2014

A lot of people approached me recently congratulating me on being brave. Also, a number of people asked me how I became so brave to challenge myself and put myself out there. I don't think I woke up one day and was instantly brave. Like everyone, I have fears, anxieties, and insecurities. I believe what encouraged me to face these things is to deal with them more frequently. I would face my fears, anxieties, and insecurities, slowly pushing myself to achieving things that previously scared me. In doing scary things often, you get better at dealing…

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This Is My Friend Razzy

This Is My Friend Razzy

posted by Dave Dame date-icon October 16, 2014

The year was 1993. My parents just dropped me off for my first semester in residence at the University of Waterloo. It was the January semester. I had never felt so alone. There was a knock on the door and in came this guy in a power chair with a helper. He was carrying beers on his lap. He introduced himself as Jeff Rasmussen… But he said, "People call me Razzy." In sharing a beer with my new friend he began to tell me that the residence was divided in two: people born with a disability and people who acquired a disability via accident.…

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Are you thankful?

Are you thankful?

posted by Dave Dame date-icon October 11, 2014

Thanksgiving is that time of year where we sit back and reflect on everything we are thankful for. This year has been an exceptional year that has made me appreciate a lot of things. I’m thankful for all the support I have in my life. My wife, family, and friends who support me through all of its ups and downs. I do set unrealistic goals, but with the support structure I have, they make me feel that anything is possible. I had relentless parents that had unrealistic goals for me, their son with cerebral palsy. Instead of taking the path most…

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