We all reach those moments in our lives where we need a little inspiration to help us to continue to put one foot in front of another. We all get discouraged over the events in our lives and hit those walls that make us want to give up our goals, dreams and aspirations. But, as I was watching some of the Olympics and learning about some of the upcoming games and the athletes that will be competing one athlete stood out. They call him the “Snow Leopard”. He has overcome GREAT odds just to make it to the Winter Games. He hails from Africa a land that doesn’t see snow. Kwame Nkrumah Acheampong, known for his trademark white leopard-print ski suit and underdog story, has defied the odds by becoming the first person from the snow less African country of Ghana to qualify for the Olympics…he will compete in the men’s slalom and giant slalom…and he only started skiing 6 years ago.

So, if you are faced with discouragement…think of the “Snow Leopard”. A man with a great story, a great heart and a man who has overcome great odds to realize a dream he never knew he had. You can find out more about Kwame Nkrumah Acheampong all over the internet. Kwame, I wish you good luck in the slalom on Saturday!!