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Jacob Leyba, a 23-year-old college graduate, describes the story of when he was a 16-year-old driving home from a football practice and got in a terrible car accident. He suffered multiple injuries, including the need to have his right arm amputated. We talk about Jacob's quick recovery, what went through his mind during the time, and what helped him get back on his feet so fast. What's astonishing to learn about Jacob is he said he never dwelled in the past and asked himself ---or anyone else for that matter--"why?" or “why me?” His goal was to always move forward and deal with his present situation. Speaking of overcoming adversity, Jacob says Everybody faces uphill climbs, and if you can climb that first hill, it's going to set the tempo for your next... This is Jacob's story....
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Jacob Leyba, a 23-year-old college graduate, describes the story of when he was a 16-year-old driving home from a football practice and got in a terrible car accident. He suffered multiple injuries, including the need to have his right arm amputated. We talk about Jacob's quick recovery, what went through his mind during the time, and what helped him get back on his feet so fast. What's astonishing to learn about Jacob is he said he never dwelled in the past and asked himself ---or anyone else for that matter--"why?" or “why me?” His goal was to always move forward and deal with his present situation. Speaking of overcoming adversity, Jacob says Everybody faces uphill climbs, and if you can climb that first hill, it's going to set the tempo for your next... This is Jacob's story....