Markus Kappen can’t sweat but hasn’t let that stop him from competing in triathlons. He says that you don’t choose your passion. Passion chooses you without you even noticing. In this inspirational story, he shares what he’s learned, the obstacles he overcame and what his next passion looks like.
The Moment My Son Taught Me About Strength
By Seth Ferris I live in Brooklyn, New York. And during any given week, any given day, I come in contact with millions of people, some of whom are not too shy about telling a complete stranger what they think of them. You bump into somebody and get a “Hey! Watch it!” or worse. You…
Keeping My Cool in Heated Situations
It’s field day! Out in the fresh grass while the sun blazes down from a perfect blue sky, I feel dizzy with excitement. Our team is doing well in the relay races and I’m having fun being outside the classroom. Suddenly, my teacher pulls me aside. “You’re bright red!” She looks panicked. “Come with me,…