Chilli Crab With An Amazing Young Man
Those of you that have read Secrets of Young Achievers Exposed you would know of an amazing individual who lives in Singapore. His name is Jeremy Lim and he was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (commonly know as 'brittle bones' disease). This means that Jeremy's bones are like glass and they can break with the smallest knock or bump. As a result he's confined to a wheel chair and the smallest of tasks like going to the toilet, taking a shower or simply moving around the house is a major ordeal.
Despite his physical challenges Jeremy has won three consecutive story telling championships, received double gold medals in the International Competitions of Mathematics & English, and also received Singapore's National Youth Achievement award. If that isn't enough he's the Young Ambassador of the Children's Medical Fund, a media regular commentator and a freelance writer for the Today newspaper.
More impressive to me though is Jeremy's unshakeable positive attitude and total commitment to make use of the talents and abilities that he does have!!
Here is a quick quote for the amazing Jeremy Lim from Secrets of Young Achievers Exposed...
"I believe life is a choice; I can choose to be positive or negative. Being positive gives me a better chance in life than being negative. It also directs my attention to what I can do, rather than what I cannot do.
For example, when I broke my right arm, I did not use it as an excuse to not do my homework. I was confident that the teachers would empathise with me but I did not take advantage of their empathy. Slowly but surely I learnt to write with my left hand and completed all my assignments - the reward? I am now ambidextrous.
My positive attitude also helps to remind me that I can make up for my physical inadequacy through brainpower. There is no reason for me to be negative when being positive gives me a more exciting and rewarding outcome."
Here is a quick photo of a meal that we shared during my time in Singapore.
Despite his physical challenges Jeremy has won three consecutive story telling championships, received double gold medals in the International Competitions of Mathematics & English, and also received Singapore's National Youth Achievement award. If that isn't enough he's the Young Ambassador of the Children's Medical Fund, a media regular commentator and a freelance writer for the Today newspaper.
More impressive to me though is Jeremy's unshakeable positive attitude and total commitment to make use of the talents and abilities that he does have!!
Here is a quick quote for the amazing Jeremy Lim from Secrets of Young Achievers Exposed...
"I believe life is a choice; I can choose to be positive or negative. Being positive gives me a better chance in life than being negative. It also directs my attention to what I can do, rather than what I cannot do.
For example, when I broke my right arm, I did not use it as an excuse to not do my homework. I was confident that the teachers would empathise with me but I did not take advantage of their empathy. Slowly but surely I learnt to write with my left hand and completed all my assignments - the reward? I am now ambidextrous.
My positive attitude also helps to remind me that I can make up for my physical inadequacy through brainpower. There is no reason for me to be negative when being positive gives me a more exciting and rewarding outcome."
Here is a quick photo of a meal that we shared during my time in Singapore.