Feb 28, 2024
Episode 153 - Being Blind and Escaping From the 78th floor of the Twin Towers on 9/11 with Mike Hingson
Make It Happen with Will Polston is a weekly podcast that consists of a combination of episodes with Mindset Strategist Will Polston and episodes with Will's guests from around the world providing you with insights on how you can transform your excuses into results to benefit yourself, your family, your friends, your community, society, humanity and the universe, what he calls - The Ripple Effect.
Blind since birth, Michael Hingson was born to sighted parents who raised him with a can-do attitude.
Always a high achiever, Michael learned how to ride a bike, and was able to do advanced math in his head!
He received a Master’s Degree in Physics, and a Secondary Teaching Credential. Michael worked for high-tech companies in management until September 11, 2001 when he and his guide dog Roselle escaped from the 78th floor of Tower One in the WTC.
Thrust into the international limelight, Michael began to share lessons of trust, courage, and teamwork based on this experience.
Mike is the author of the #1 NY Times Bestseller “Thunder dog,” selling over 2.5 million copies, and his 2nd book “Running with Roselle, A story for Our Youth.”
An international public speaker, Mike delivers inspiring and thought-provoking messages to the world’s elite, including President George W. Bush, and has appeared on hundreds of TV and Radio programs, including Larry King.
In this episode, Will has Mike as his guest and they talk about:
- How he dealt with being blind from birth during his childhood
- How his family's fight for inclusion changed his life forever
- His incredible tale of resilience and leadership on surviving the 9/11 attack blind
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