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THE PHILOSOPHY NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF DETERMINATION I was born in Toronto and my family moved to Hamilton just before my tenth birthday. My interest in fitness began at the age of seven. In elementary school I joined the track team two years early (you had to be in grade four) but with determination on my part, my coach believed I had the talent and commitment to play with the “big kids.” However, due to the age restriction; I could only compete in the events but my placing would not be scored or counted. For me, I didn’t need or want the “outside recognition” because my race, my competition was with one of the toughest competitors I know, myself. During my graduating year in broadcast journalism I became pregnant and many people were ready to dismiss me as someone who would either postpone graduating or simply fade away. I gave birth to a beautiful daughter and have absolutely no regrets but only joy when it comes to her. As well, I did graduate that year and never missed a day of class. I was determined to the success of both of these events in my life. Many people go out and modify or lose sight of their goals because they try to compare themselves or compete with people they don’t really know. The only problem with this is that they are also swayed by the opinions and subjective observations of those who can only imagine what it is like to walk-a-mile in the shoes of the person who has to live each day to compete in this ever-changing world. Only you know what you are capable of, your limitations, your strengths and most of all your level of determination to succeed. No one and nothing can change this if you stay true to your passion, yourself and have a clearly defined goal in life. You may not be superhuman but you have the power to live the life you deserve through your own determination. 
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