THE AMAZING MAN: NICK VUJICIC

The early days were difficult. Throughout his childhood, Nick not only dealt with the typical challenges of school and adolescence, but he also struggled with depression and loneliness. Nick constantly wondered why he was different than all the other kids. He questioned the purpose of life, or if he even had a purpose. According to Nick, the victory over his struggles, as well as his strength and passion for life today, can be credited to his faith in God. His family, friends and the many people he has encountered along the journey have inspired him to carry on, as well. Since his first speaking engagement at age 19, Nick has traveled around the world, sharing his story with millions, sometimes in stadiums filled to capacity, speaking to a range of diverse groups such as students, teachers, young people, business professionals and church congregations of all sizes. Today this dynamic young evangelist has accomplished more than most people achieve in a lifetime. He’s an author, musician, actor, and his hobbies include fishing, painting and swimming. In 2007, Nick made the long journey from Australia to southern California where he is the president of the international non-profit ministry, Life Without Limbs, which was established in 2005. Nick says, “If God can use a man without arms and legs to be His hands and feet, then He will certainly use any willing heart!” Nick’s latest foray into radio will expand his platform for inviting men and women all around the world to embrace the liberating hope and message of Jesus Christ.
 What brings you to this part of the world? I’ve received around 30,000 invites in South East Asia, so am on a speaking tour all around here. What was the single worst thing to have ever happened to you, and how did you overcome it? Depression & bullying as a child, but then positive attitude and knowing the truth of my value and purpose helped me to overcome this. Also prayer, family and friends helped me a lot through this situation. What were the factors that helped you in overcoming near-impossible hurdles in life?Taking one day at a time, and being thankful for what I have instead of angry for what I don’t have. What is your message to young people who are victims of bullying and battling depression? Love yourself, and know that you’re beautiful just the way you are. Go out and be a miracle for someone else - it is one of the most healing things you can do for others and yourself. What is your positive addiction (habit, hobby, etc) of choice? Watching movies, listening to music with my wife. If you could change one thing in the world today, what would it be and why? Together we can make a difference- by all giving even a dollar a day we could end world hunger. Where and how do you draw inspiration from to face daily challenged in life and work? From my close loved ones and also knowing the truth that I am wonderfully and fearfully made. You say that one must live life without fears. What are your fears and anxieties? I don’t think we can live completely without fears, we all live with fears… but what I believe is that we must know we have a purpose and find that purpose, and that will give us courage to face our fears. What was the single greatest moment of your life? When I asked God to come into my life and felt peace and love. Then second to that was when I fell in love with me now wife, the day we got married, and the day she gave birth to our son. How has your life changed since meeting and marrying Kanae last year? Life changed for the better. It’s a beautiful thing to be in love and to be loved like this. What is your favourite sports (that you actively partake in)? Soccer, swimming, and fishing. What is your definition of a real man? A real man is a man of integrity, character, patience, meekness, gracious, loving, caring, forgiving, and is truly selfless. Nick Vujicic will be coming to KL for a speaking tour on 20th August 2013. Locker Room will be giving out 10 free passes worth over RM6,000 for a 1-hour talk with lunch or dinner. The sessions allocated on the 20th August 2013 will be:

How to win the free passes: Locker Room will select the lucky winners via a lucky draw. All you need to do is drop an email to contest@catchadigital.com and tell us a challenge or hardship you had to go through and why you would like to attend the session and meet with Nick Vujicic. It's as easy as that. So what are you waiting for? Grab this opportunity of a lifetime to meet with the heroic limbless man. Also, there'll be free food!Pro-tip: The earlier you send in the answers, the higher your chance in winning the passes. All the best, dear readers!