In this episode
Jeff Griffin always dreamed of playing sports on the ‘big stage’! As a kid he envisioned playing college football as a receiver. He was one step closer to fulfilling his dream when a construction accident left him broken and paralyzed from the waist down. His life and dreams were shattered but not defeated. During those dark days he had a decision to make: he could stay down and quit or get back up and succeed. He chose the latter.
“Jeff is one of my best friends and heroes. Not because of what he went through but because of what went through him that created such resolve and determination.”
--Mike Schlappi – Four-time Paralympian gold medalist and motivational speaker
As an ordinary man living life from a wheelchair, Jeff has accomplished some extraordinary things! He played in the 2004 Paralympic games in Athens, Greece, and is a silver medalist in Wheelchair basketball. He is a (NWBA) National Champion, and a four-time All-Star MVP. Jeff also won the St. George Marathon, has two Guinness Book of World Records, and wrote an award-winning book titled I'Mpossible: Desire. Dream. Do.
Jeff has a Master’s degree in Education and Curriculum and created a worldwide peer-to-peer leadership program that was recognized at the United Nations. His dream and desire is to help 1 million people slay their demons of doubt and fear by 2020 so they can get up, get out, and get going with their own dreams!
Jeff is passionate about progress and peanut butter M&Ms. His teaching style, humor, and personality, which has always made him one of the most liked and sought after speakers, will leave you with a smile on your face, hope in your heart, and belief in your mind that you too can accomplish the IMPOSSIBLE!
In his spare time, you’ll find him with his beautiful family, mentoring youth, eating pizza, playing games with friends, and exercising!
