John P. Foppe

Grit, goals and greatness: Breaking excuses and building vision

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Success is not the absence of obstacles, but the presence of grit, determination and the discipline to focus on what truly matters. Foppe, who was born without arms, challenges members to recognize their “emergency excuses” and dismantle the myths that hold them back.

John P. Foppe is a seasoned international keynote speaker who was trained by Zig Ziglar and has presented in more than 25 countries. Born without arms, Foppe is the founder of Friends of the Forgotten, a mission serving institutionalized children with disabilities in the developing world. He is the author of “What’s Your Excuse?” and was named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans by U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce.