As a 5 foot 7 inch, former walk-on college football player turned professional athlete, Richie Contartesi has been defying expectations his entire life. He's the author of a bestselling book about his life called: "In Spite of the Odds," a successful business leader and keynote motivational speaker. In this episode, Contartesi shares his passion for overcoming fear in the pursuit of his dreams. Later, Elli and Josh reflect on Contartesi's advice on becoming Character Strong.
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Diane Peters
10/28/2018 04:01:03 pm
Great job choosing an example like Richie and a shout out to our two students for doing a fantastic job leading an interview!
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