082 Defying Limitations and Daring to Fly with Jessica Cox: The First Armless Pilot in Aviation History (2021)

How can we break through our perceived limitations and pursue our ambitions and dreams?

As part of Season III, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes that grapple with big life themes, break down the components of change, and dive into strategies that are relevant and applicable to you today.

In today's episode, we are featuring Jessica Cox.

Being born without arms has not deterred Jessica Cox from being an ambitious dream chaser. In this episode, Sylvia is joined by Jessica to discuss the remarkable life she's created for herself as a pilot, martial artist, athlete, and keynote speaker. Jessica shares with listeners how we can dig deep and cultivate the resiliency needed to overcome life's greatest challenges.

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" – Eleanor Roosevelt

Topics Include:

Leaning into fearAdventures in scuba diving and surfingThe problem with objectifying people with disabilities as brave or inspirationalLimb differences and rejecting prosthetic armsThe power of faith, family and prayerHow the practice of gratitude can reshape your mindsetThe ACCEPT acronymand much more...

Jessica Cox earned a Guinness World Record medal for being the first armless pilot in aviation history. She has been featured on programs like Ellen, Oprah Winfrey Network, and the BBC. As a motivational speaker, Jessica teaches how to courageously tackle new challenges with creativity and unrelenting drive.

Resources Mentioned:
Book – Disarm Your Limits by Jessica Cox
Book – Fearless Filipinas
Movie – Right Footed

Connect With Jessica Cox:
Website – jessicacox.com
Nonprofit – rightfootedfoundation.com
LinkedIn @rightfooted
Twitter @jess_feet
Facebook @CMSofficial
YouTube @rightfootedwoman

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