Nelson Tressler early life was filled with trauma, struggle, and court trials. But although his childhood was something that many of us couldn’t fathom going through, he was able to turn his life around in a positive way. He set goals, kept a positive mindset, and stayed accountable to his actions. He has developed the IGotSmarter App to help others do the same.

Murder, Rape, and Abuse is just the start of Nelson’s story. Nelson’s mom had him when she was 15 years old. When she was pregnant her father shot two police officers. His mom testified at his grandfather’s murder trial that the reason that his grandfather shot the police officer was because he had raped her, and she was now pregnant with Nelson.

Nelson Tressler is the Founder and CEO of IGotSmarter, a program created to support and motivate people to achieve their goals. For the past 25 years, goal achievement and personal development have been Nelson’s passion; but his true obsession was awakened several years ago as he began the development of IGotSmarter. The principles, philosophies, and accountability intricately built into every aspect of the App have not happened by chance. It is a program comprised of a lifetime of study and determination to succeed not only financially and professionally, but in every area of life.

Nelson’s passion for helping others overcome obstacles in their way came about through the difficult circumstances of his childhood. His story reads like something out of a work of fiction, but it is Nelson’s reality. Rather than using his tragic story as an excuse, he has used it to motivate himself and to help others overcome their own struggles. One of his favorite quotes is, “Never be ashamed of a scar. It simply means you were stronger than whatever tried to hurt you.” It is his vision to make this world a better place one person and one inspiring goal at a time. He believes goals not only change the current generation, they also change the generations that follow.

Nelson Tressler Vroom Vroom Veer Stories

Very traumatic childhood; abused by his stepfather-had four siblings--step father killed in a car accident; mother tried to commit suicide but failed; then he went to live with his grandmother Didn't know how to read or write because he missed too much school and was dyslexic--in special ed program until 11th gradeWent to college for his freshmen year with pell grants and some football scholarship; could not afford tuition for the next year; he joined the Air ForceServed in the Air Force for 4 years and attended some college while in; traveled to Saudi Arabia and TurkeyUsed the GI bill to complete his Bachelor's degree in Finance; thought he would work in finance but found an internship in commercial real estate instead One key lesson he learned living with his mom who never had money was resourcefulness; this is just figuring out a way to keep the lights on--even put the electric bill in the cat's name!For many years he never told the story of this childhood; it was too much to share; until he learned he could change what that story meant to him; the new meaning is now inspiring and empowering

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