No Excuses!

Kyle Maynard suffers from a congenital defect that robbed him of arms from above the elbows and his legs from above the knees. But this hasn’t stopped him from becoming a winning high school wrestler, weightlifter, gifted student – and example to everyone who meets him. In this moving and eloquent presentation full of examples from his life, Maynard outlines how his “No Excuses” philosophy helps him meet the numerous challenges that confront him daily, showing audiences how they too can overcome the great challenges in their own lives – and succeed.

About Kyle Maynard: Born with a condition that cost him practically all his limbs, Kyle Maynard has become a winning scholastic wrestler — and an example of the will to succeed!

An Amazing Athlete: Kyle Maynard personifies the phrase "no excuses." Born with a congenital defect that robbed him of his arms above the elbow and his legs above the knee, Maynard transformed himself into an accomplished athlete — and someone determined to triumph no matter what obstacles were in his path.

Indomitable and Determined: Maynard’s accomplishments extend beyond the wrestling mat. With little more than just his shoulders he can type fifty words per minute, eat and write without any adaptations. He drives a vehicle that has little modification. Maynard turned limitations into opportunities for achievement. Now he excites and moves audiences by showing them how they can do the same.

An Iron Will: Maynard’s motto — “It’s not what I can do, but what I will do” — becomes clear to anyone who’s ever met him, which is why ESPN awarded him an ESPY as "Best Athlete With a Disability" in 2004. Epitomizing a passion for life and a tenacious drive to win, Maynard’s been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Larry King Live and Good Morning, America. He demonstrates that no matter what the circumstances, with the right attitude you WILL succeed. Maynard is also the author of No Excuses!. Maynard’s moving and amazing story is currently being developed into a movie in which he will play himself.

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