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OVERCOMING ADVERSITY
Organizations, much like life, experience their share of highs and lows. There’s nothing more disheartening than seeing an organization soar to its peak only to crash to its lowest point. Dick knows this feeling firsthand. From being a world-class athlete at the height of his career to facing the depths of addiction, he has lived through the extreme highs and lows. In a deeply personal and powerful way, Dick shares his journey of resilience, offering insight into how to rise from the valley and climb back to greatness.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE WORLD CLASS?
Dick was ranked among the top 5 marathoners in the world and claimed victory in some of the most prestigious races. He competed alongside world record holders and consistently outpaced them. With firsthand experience in reaching the pinnacle of athletic performance, Dick understands the simple yet powerful principles of what it takes to be world-class. These same principles that drive success in sports are equally applicable in life and business.

NEVER GIVE UP HOPE
​Whether Dick is sharing his journey from the bottom of the running world to becoming a world-class athlete, recounting the challenges of overcoming a devastating addiction to narcotic painkillers, or speaking about the heartbreaking loss of his beloved son, Andy, his message will leave your audience deeply moved. Attendees will walk away inspired and empowered to confront their own challenges with courage, and motivated to rise up no matter how many times life knocks them down.

HOW TO TAKE ON GOLIATH BY BEING YOUR BEST
Has your organization faced challenges beyond your control? Many of us are exhausted by the relentless obstacles of COVID, economic struggles, and global unrest. In the 1982 Boston Marathon, Dick Beardsley took on the world record holder and the undefeated "King," Alberto Salazar. From the grueling training to the incredible finish, Dick shares powerful lessons on how to confront life's "Goliaths." Through his journey, you’ll learn how to strive for excellence and turn it into a reality.

STAYING THE COURSE
​Dick will share his remarkable journey with your clients, leaving them inspired and empowered to believe that anything is possible, no matter the obstacles or self-doubt they may face. With his message of perseverance and courage, your clients will discover the strength to take the next step, even when they feel they can’t go on. They will walk away with renewed self-belief, ready to embrace life’s challenges, no matter how overwhelming. Through laughter, tears, and raw emotion, Dick will guide your listeners from the highest peaks to the deepest valleys and back again. They will experience his incredible journey through moments of triumph, profound struggle, and ultimately, the transformative light of hope and redemption..