Nick Vujicic’s Success Story

Nicholas James Vujicic born on December 4, 1982, is an Australian evangelist and

famous motivational speaker born with tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare disorder
characterized by the absence of arms and legs.
Nick Vujicic was born without arms and legs. On the morning of his birth, his father
was so stunned he almost fainted. Nicks mother refused to look at him or hold him for
four long months.
Growing up Nick learned to write, operate an electric wheelchair and use a
computer with his toes. Rather than sending Nick to a specialized school for children with
disabilities, his parents sent him to a public school.
His schoolfellows bullied him and teased him constantly because of the way he
looked. Growing up, Nick struggled with depression and felt completely hopeless.
Because of the bullying and depression he experienced, Nick tried to drown
himself in his family’s bathtub when he was 10 years old. After several attempts, he
realized that he did not want his loved ones to suffer. Nick eventually came to terms with
his disability and worked on adopting a positive attitude.
As he has said, “The challenges in our lives are there to strengthen our convictions.
They are not there to run us over.”
At the age of 17, he had an inspiring encounter with his high school janitor that
changed his life forever. The janitor told Nick that “You’re going to be a speaker”. The
janitor saw something in Nick that he did not see himself and encouraged him to share
his story.
Nick gave his first speech in front of an audience of six students. After realizing
that he was not alone in his struggles, Nick wanted to help others find hope and meaning
in life.
 Nick decided to go into Public Speaking to inspire others. Nick founded his non-
profit organization ‘Life without Limbs’. It gave him a platform to share his testimony and
campaign against bullying.
Since then, Nick has traveled to over sixty countries and inspired millions of people
around the world. Nick has given over 3000 speeches, speaking to people from all walks
of life.
In 2008, Nick met a woman that came to hear him give a Motivational Speech.
They fell madly in love and got married four years later. Today Nick Vujicic is the father
of 4 children.

Nick Vujicic’s first book is a bestselling book and has been translated too over 30
languages. Now he has written seven more books and have sold more than a million
copies internationally.
Today, Nick is one of the most in-demand motivational speakers in the world. Nick
has learned not to let his limitations stop him from enjoying a happy life.
Nick Vujicic’s success story teaches us that anything is possible with a positive
attitude. Never lose hope and believe in yourself. Keep moving forward without looking
back.