I Don't Know How You Do It

Victoria Arlen's Strength of Spirit: From Blinking to Breaking World Records


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Victoria Arlen is a testament to resilience and strength. After slipping into a vegetative state at age 11, Victoria found the power of faith, hope, and love to miraculously communicate with a  blink of her eye,  igniting an unstoppable journey to fulfill her promise of using her voice to be a voice for the voiceless. She defied the odds and went on to break records at the Paralympics, become a sportscaster for ESPN, and compete on Dancing with the Stars. She's also the author of the book, "Locked In," and a founder of  Victoria's Victory Foundation.

You will learn:

1. How did Victoria Arlen find her message in her mess?

2. What motto did Victoria create that helps her move from strength to strength?

3. How did Victoria go from being told she could never walk again to becoming a Paralympic champion and contestant on Dancing with the Stars?

4. What accomplishment leaves Victoria speechless?


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