Suzzanne described the story that has helped shaped her life. At 19 years of age, she and her partner attended a seminar in Melbourne given by a motivational speaker who encouraged people to dream big and plan to achieve their dreams. A few years later, living back in Perth, there was a terrible accident in their home and her husband suffered massive and critical burns and the house was badly damaged. He wasn’t expected to live. In ICU with Suzanne by his side he effectively died but did recover. When regained consciousness he recalled an out of body experience he had had; he recalled looking down on his charred body and remembering the plans that he and Suzanne had together, he decided he couldn’t leave her alone.
He now works as a person trainer and a yoga instructor from a studio in their own home. Together they have achieved most of those early lofty plans.
Suzanne believes we should all have a plan with long term goals. Suzanne shared her top 5 tips for getting through challenges:
Keep a positive attitude. Suzanne noted that 10 years after her husband’s horrific accident, she was give 5 years to live. She credits having a positive attitude with helping to get her through.
Focus on what is really important.
Look after yourself first. If you let yourself get rundown, you will not be able look after others or to perform at your best and to achieve your goals.
Create a picture of success. Suzanne uses a “circle of life” to help decide goals.
Ask for help.
Ian Hutton also observed that Suzanne has successfully completed the Rottnest Channel Swim solo.
If anyone is interested in purchasing Suzanne's book, you can do so on the link below.
