I was visiting Australia when my good friend Don mentioned about a gentleman who wanted to meet me. He said his friend read my book, The Tale of Juliet, and was really looking forward to interview me. Similarly I was excited to meet a new fan from Melbourne, Australia!

As soon as we landed in Melbourne, the second city stop on our Australian tour, we agreed to meet at the hotel we’ve checked in. Jay Mclean, a successful business man and life coach, showed up in a sparkling, brand new Mercedez benz SL 500. Wow!

Awesome one-on-one interview

Like me, Jay is Filipino, born in the Philippines where he knew all about the hardships of poverty. At age five, his family migrated to Australia for a chance at a better life. To overshadow him being the different-looking-guy-in-school, Jay persevered in academics and athletics, collecting medals and trophies from grade school to college.

He then owned and ran two successful businesses before deciding to become a full time business coach. Jay now helps individuals and entrepreneurs succeed financially and enjoy the rewards of their hardwork. He authored the international best-seller “Millionaires and Billionaires Secrets Revealed.” For more information about Jay, visit http://www.lifemasternow.com

Jay with his book "Secrets of Millionaires and Billionaires Revealed!"

Imagine this self-made millionaire read my book and requested for an interview with me? I am humbled, inspired, and grateful. Check out the video below:

Jay then offered to tour us around. We hopped on his posh car and he drove us around the most beautiful beaches, communities and mountain parks. We later met his bestfriend-turned-wife and they toured us for another day in the city.

Sharing the same passion to inspire and guide others in reaching their dreams, we are now friends and fellows at the business of motivational coaching and personal development.

Jay Mclean, thanks for the wonderful time we had in Australia. I look forward to seeing you again soon!

Author’s Note:
Have you ever met someone who share the same passion as yours?
Love to hear your story.

Born with a muscle disorder that affected his legs, Luca “LazyLegz” Patuelli didn’t allow his condition to stop him from doing what he loves most, dancing.

His inspiring story  of overcoming his disabilty swept both Canada, the US, and the rest of the world. He performs breakdancing, won the judges’ hearts in the popular show “So You Think You Can Dance” and has appeared in the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver, Canada.

Speaking of dance, while cleaning up my daughter’s room, I found a stray note entitled “So You Can’t Dance?”. As a fanatico of the art, it moved my soul like upbeat music. I started to dance with a song in my mind.

So You Can’t Dance

So you can’t dance? Not at all?
Not even one step?
How can you say that you’ve taken any trouble to live when you won’t even try to dance?

Dance
Is music made visible.
Is the world most famous metaphor.
Is silent poetry.
Is the mother of all arts.

Dance is the hidden language of the soul.
Dancers are the athletes of God.
Nothing is more revealing than DANCING.
Dancing is dreaming with your feet.

DANCE to EXPRESS, not to impress
Dance first, think later, it’s the natural order.
Dance like nobody’s watching.
Let the music move your body.

All it takes is to convince your mind to move your feet.
No one can arrive from being talent alone.
God gives talent, work transgresses talent
To touch, to move, to inspire
This is the true gift of Dance
Everyone can Dance.
The only way to do it, is to believe in yourself and do it!

Dance teaches us a lot about life.  One either moves and flows with the music, or holds back. In a world that plays the music of love, pain, joy, grief and grace, the way to live is to take brave and wise steps, express oneself, believe in the best, and dance with others.

This poem and Luca remind us that disability is all in the mind. We have gifts inside of us, abilities untapped, and talents that are yet to be discovered and used.

Believe, talk yourself into the music, and take bold steps.

Standing and waiting gets us nowhere. Dance!

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