When John was a nine-year-old boy, he was burned on 100% of his body. He was in his garage playing with matches and gasoline—just like he had seen the older boys on his block do. A fire exploded, consuming my garage, sending John flying back against the wall and turning his whole world upside down.
He woke up in a hospital bed where doctors had given him a 1% chance to live. Through all the pain, he remembers hearing his mom’s voice and asking her if he would be okay. His mom had the courage not to comfort him with a lie, but to instead ask: “John, do you want to die? It’s your choice, not mine.” John thought for a moment and answered: “Mom, I don’t want to die. I want to live.”
Over the 20 years since that inauspicious beginning, John has spoken to millions of people across 49 states and dozens of countries. In March 2016, John published his first book, On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, which became an instant #1 national bestseller. His second book, In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy, was also an instant #1 national bestseller when published in May 2020. And recently, John shared that his story has recently been turned into a full-length feature film scheduled for theatrical release in Fall 2024.
John is a business owner, writer, husband and father of four. Once expected to die, now he teaches others how to truly live.
Join us for a most remarkable and uplifting story of strength, courage and hope.
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Website:
https://johnolearyinspires.com/
Books:
ON FIRE! The Seven Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life
In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy
