Nick Petro

Ambition allows us to push forward when faced with fear or limiting beliefs. It encourages us to keep on going even when people or situations could leave us feeling empty and unsure. Ambition is the hope we need when others aren’t around to support us. Our ambition might even inspire hope in someone who doesn’t have any. Your ambition in life could be to start a positive movement that will have a lasting impact on a generation, a country or the world.
 
What can keep us from achieving our goals or stall our ambitions in life? I believe it to be one thing: FEAR. That paralyzing word that keeps us from moving forward can get so heavy. Have you ever been dumped by someone and feared facing that person? Have you ever lied about something and feared someone finding out the truth? Read the rest of this entry »

I recently had the opportunity to share the stage with a really cool high school youth. He’s a motivational speaker, Adaptive Pro Surfer, and friend to all. There are many stories of people that we may know that seem to be our inspiration of hope and confidence based on what they’ve been through.

This young man has been through some pretty tough situations in life. I was stoked to hear of the great things he is doing and how he’s a source of encouragement for people everywhere. He’s following his passion for life and working on building his solid foundation by looking into the future and not dwelling on the past. He doesn’t wallow in self-pity, depression or comparison, but rather gratitude, joy and peace are what you will find when with him. As a quadriplegic, he rolls with confidence, literally. Read the rest of this entry »

Hello, World! So I’ve decided to transform my website into a blog too so that those who want to see change within the lives of the youth can follow along with me and watch it all happen. It’s a great way to network with those that have similar passions and is also a great platform to exchange tools, resources and proven methods. Lately I’ve been able to connect with community leaders who are the movers and shakers in their community. We’re looking for ways to source and serve one another. It’s my hope that more people find my blog and for this blog to become something of worth for them to use. The reader, whether an educator in the school system, minister, parent, youth or organizational leaders alike can expect my posts to be relevant, humorous at times, informative and challenging. It’s my goal to post at least on a weekly basis or more as my schedule permits.

First blog post down. Hundreds more to go! (I aim high).