Month: December 2016

To succeed, you must learn from failure. By Doug Wright “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan. This famous quote was made by one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Michael Jordan’s career spanned fifteen seasons in the NBA, playing for the Chicago Bulls and the Washington Wizards during the 1980’s and 90’s. An exceptional athlete, he...

By Kira Hennessy In 2012, Doug Wright was in a head-on vehicle collision resulting in horrendous injuries. Despite the severity of his injuries, his motto “never give up,” allowed him to remain positive throughout his recovery. Doug now shares his experience and achievements with others to help them overcome their inner most fears. This year, media network PLGRM, in association with ORICA, developed a short film “The Crash Survivor,” that focussed on the hidden victims of road accidents from the perspective of Doug’s immediate family. The following is an infographic on the hidden victims of road accidents. I spoke...

Being Grateful and Showing Appreciation   There are so many things in life which we can be grateful for. In a place like Australia, we are presented with many small luxuries that others don’t always have. Being grateful for these things can significantly enrich your life. Acknowledging all the positives in the world will mean a better outlook. It also gives room to reflect on things, when life isn’t going so great. Gratitude allows you to focus on what you have, rather than what you don’t have. This is an important concept that I have learnt after nearly losing...