The importance of having goals in life. | Christian Troger | TEDxLend

Event Theme: Beginner's Mind.

Born without left leg and without left acetabulum, Christian Troger would never be able to walk. At the age of 14 months fortunately he provided rebuttal of these opinions. Until his mid-twenties he lived an unhealthy life, heavy smoker, didn’t skip any party, he was just before the complete personal and economical collapse. Christian lost his footing and wandered around aimlessly. Not a moment too soon, he recognized, that only he alone is responsible for his life. In this talk he shows the importance of having clear goals and which factors are helping to achieve one’s goal. Furthermore he gives impetus on how to deal with difficulties, obstacles, fears and defeats. Born without left leg and without left acetabulum, Christian Troger would never be able to walk. At the age of 14 months fortunately he provided rebuttal of these opinions. Till his mid-twenties he lived an unhealthy life, was a heavy smoker and didn’t skip any party, he was just before the complete personal and economical collapse. His life was passing him by. Christian lost his footing and wandered around aimlessly. Not a moment too soon, he recognized, that only he alone is responsible for his life. He made a sweeping U-turn. Christian set the impossible seemed goal to participate successfully in an Ironman and became the first man with one leg who finished it. Years later he published his first book. Christian Troger provides, how he has managed to bring positive changes in his
life. He shows the importance of having clear goals and which factors are
helping to achieve one’s goal. Furthermore he gives impetus on how to deal
with difficulties, obstacles, fears and defeats. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx