Team Hoyt

This story is about a father and son team who takes part in marathons and triathlons. What is so special about that you ask? Watch on and find out...



How was that? Inspiring wasn't it? To say that the story is motivational is a gross understatement.

Let's talk about the story for a bit shall we...

A lot of you may say that we have 2 'Davids' here. I can understand why. One, We have the father who refuses to acknowledge that his son is physically-challenged. He brought his son up just like the rest of his children. And two, for a man his age to still run marathons and triathlons is already nothing short of amazing. But in the triathlons that he takes part in, he has to further manage his son's weight...he has to carry, push and pull him along the way.

Then, we have the son himself. A person who do not even feel that he lacks any physical abilities. He approaches life as if his disabilities is normal. In fact, he has achieved more than what many able-bodied individuals can boast of achieving.

But to be perfectly honest, if you ask me, the father (Dick Hoyt) is the real 'David' in this story. Now now...before you go off on a witchhunt for me, allow me to explain myself first. Don't get me wrong, I am not taking anything away from the son (Rick Hoyt). He is still a 'David' by any standard...but...everything that he is, he has his father to thank for.

You see, in raising Rick, Dick never acknowledged the fact that Rick has disabilities. The fact that Rick is physically-challenged was a non-issue. Dick brought Rick up the same way as he did his other children. They went swimming, played hockey and generally lived life as if Rick's disabilities were perfectly natural.

Being brought up this way, Rick naturally developed a winning attitude...a anything-is-possible approach to life. That was why he said that he cannot imagine how it would be like not to be in a wheelchair. To him, it was not a disability...it was perfectly natural.

Most fathers find it difficult to deal with the fact that their child is disabled. Many would follow Dick's doctor's advice (get rid of the child) or they would bring up the child just as they are...disabled..never believing that their child can achieve just as much or even more that able-bodied persons.

Remember..."What the human mind can conceive and truly believe, it can achieve."

For Dick, Rick being physically-challenged was his 'Goliath'. Dick didn't let that stop him. He truly believed that Rick can achieve great things and in the process, he instilled in Rick the very same belief. The same belief that enabled Rick to overcome his own personal 'Goliath'...his disabilities.

Not only did both Dick and Rick overcame they 'Goliaths'...they further leveraged their 'Goliaths' to inspire people all over the world.

So don't think for once that Dick and Rick have achieved so much because they have some sort of extra strength or supernatural abilities that we don't. They are just like you and me. We can achieve as much as they have. The only thing that sets them apart from us is their unwavering, unfaltering belief.

So what do YOU want to achieve? What is it that YOU WANT in YOUR life?

Believe in it. Believe that you CAN and WILL achieve it. Write it down...draw it...visualize it. Look at it everyday. TAKE steps towards achieving it.

Until next time, I leave you with this inspiring music video of Team Hoyt.



You too can be a 'David'.

You Have Finally Arrived...

Welcome To David & Goliath TV...

As owner, operator, founder, editor, reporter and what-have-you of David & Goliath TV, allow me first to welcome you with open open arms! :D

Somehow, you have managed to land yourself in my little corner of the world wide web. Only God knows how'd that happen! :D

However the case may be, now that you're here, let me tell you a story... the story behind David & Goliath TV.

You see, I was growing increasingly frustrated with the news I kept seeing on TV. It seemed as if bad news was the only news that was worth reporting. Out of maybe 10 reports, only 1 report would be on a story that was uplifting. And this was not happening on just one news channel...it was happening on every channel I could find. I believe I share this experience with countless others all over the world.

I had to really dig deep to find news that was good (to say the least)...stories that contribute towards a positive emotional and mental environment.

And why is that important do you ask?

Because I am what you call a personal development junkie. I am continuously careful of the influences that surrounds and occupies my mind. I absolutely have no love for negative influences that are destructive to my efforts to maintain and improve the right mindset (or worldview if you will) for personal success.

I mean, if you keep seeing and hearing bad news coming to you from all over the world, how long do you think it will be before your mind, whether you like it or not, decides to develop a negative mindset? And with a negative mindset, what do you think are your chances at success (of any kind)?

I believe you know the answer...

By and by, it came to the point where I decided that instead of grouching and complaining about the state of affairs, the only way things can and will change is if I made the change myself.

So that's what I did...

I came up with the idea to set up sort of an online TV channel where visitors (like you) can get their regular dose of positive, uplifting visual news...visual news that motivates and inspires. And the focus is on stories of people who achieved personal successes despite tremendous adversarial challenges...stories that illustrate the power and potential of the human mind & spirit.

Do not get me wrong though... It is not my intention for this site to paint such a perfect picture of the world, so much so that you may become delusional and out of touch from reality.

All I want to do is give you a choice.

Look, there are enough (more than enough, in my opinion) sources of negative news out there. You will definitely receive them whether you like it or not. But when you do want good, positive news, you know where to go. :-)

Hence, the birth of David & Goliath TV!

David & Goliath TV features stories of ordinary human beings who maneuvered through seemingly Goliath-sized challenges to achieve exceptional personal successes. They are our 'Davids'.

They overcame their respective 'Goliaths' by not 'killing' them, but by making their 'Goliaths' assist them in their journey to even greater heights. They are indeed true practitioners of this famous quote from the late, great Napoleon Hill:

"Every adversity brings with it the seed of a greater or equivalent benefit."

The 'Davids' in our stories made their 'Goliaths' serve them instead of just 'killing' them. Hence, the name "David & Goliath TV" instead of "David VS Goliath TV". This was what enabled them to not only achieve personal successes, but tremendous personal successes at that.

All in all, you will definitely not regret finding yourself here.

Why?

Because (and this is a promise), you will find that there is nowhere else in this whole, big world of cyberspace where you can receive such bountiful & awe-inspiring motivation and inspiration from ordinary individuals like you and me.

Yes, individuals just like you and me...

You may not agree with me here. You may be saying, "If they are just like us, then how is it possible for them to achieve such great endeavours?".

Well, they ARE just like us...they have the same fears, the same inhibitions, the same ambitions, the same physical abilities (some even less) and the same wants. The only 'advantage' (if we can call it that) they have is that they possess a success mindset that many of us lack.

However...

This same success mindset CAN be developed...no one is born with it..it can be learnt. And that is the bigger purpose for David & Goliath TV. My sincere hope for you is that from all the stories portrayed here, you can learn and acquire the same success mindset that drives our 'Davids' to greater heights.

Of course, I will provide support as best as I can. For every story, I will point out the exact source of motivation that led to the success mindset responsible for the success portrayed...and...lay out for you the methods and strategies that you can personally use to develop the same success mindset.

I honestly believe that everybody (which includes you by the way) deserves personal success as much as our 'Davids'. And it is up to you to define YOUR 'Personal Success'...

Please enjoy David & Goliath TV as much as I enjoy bringing it to you...

Peace & Success To You,

Andy Iskandar
Your Resident 'David'

P.S. Even though David & Goliath TV is in the form of a blog right now, my plans for it is BIG. My vision for David & Goliath TV is that it will be a full-fledge online TV channel bringing you motivating and inspiring stories everyday.

I have started it with stories done by others but I do plan to include my own stories. I am actively looking for and approaching potential 'Davids' to do interviews with.

However, I alone cannot cover the whole of this glorious Earth...

So, if your good self do have a story to tell or know someone who does, please get in touch with me at andyiskandar@bigstring.com. I would love to have your story portrayed at David & Goliath TV so that millions others can benefit. As they say...the more the merrier! :D