This Inspiring 15 Year Old Singer Has Had Over 135 BROKEN BONES But His Spirit Is UNBREAKABLE! Hear his story and life changing advice that will help you reach your own FULL POTENTIAL.
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00:00 I was born with almost 40 fractures. You name it, I broke it.
00:05 I'm 15 years old and I have osteogenesis imperfecta,
00:10 a rare, incurable genetic disorder that makes my bones fragile.
00:15 And hey, I know I can't do things the same way as everyone else.
00:19 I mean, my parents have to lift me in and out of bed every day
00:22 or when I go up the stairs at my friends' houses.
00:24 But I just had to find what works for me
00:27 and find out how I can shine my light, what helps me cope.
00:30 And for me, that was none other than music.
00:37 And not only has singing, songwriting and rapping helped me cope with my bad days,
00:43 but it lets me share my feelings with everyone who might resonate with my story.
00:48 In fact, when I started putting some of my covers up on YouTube,
00:53 people from all over the world would send me messages that they were inspired by my music.
00:58 We are feelers. We gave the world the adventures of Professor X
01:02 and the music of Beethoven, Stevie Wonder, Kenny G, Ray Charles, Jacqueline Lupre and Jean-Bernard.
01:09 Three out of every 20 human beings are disabled.
01:13 So, stop dreaming this differently.
01:16 We never want anything where the love and acceptance don't end.
01:20 Because we already have everything we need.
01:23 You know, wheelchairs, Microsoft Sam, pyramids, Google Glass, prosthetic limbs, braille readers, robots,
01:29 and of course, courage.
01:33 15 years though and 130 fractures later,
01:37 I've realized that my purpose is bigger than my pain.
01:43 And my ambition is stronger than my adversity.
01:49 What am I trying to say?
01:52 Disabilities are not definitions.
01:55 After finding that purpose,
01:57 I now use my platform to inspire and encourage others
02:02 to embrace who they are and to unleash their potential.
02:06 I may have broken many bones,
02:08 but I know that the two things that will never break in my life
02:12 are my voice and my spirit.
02:16 Alright, ready?
02:18 Follow your dream.
02:20 Everybody's faced up, close to their lives.
02:22 This is for you.
02:24 So listen up.
02:25 Sometimes we gotta ask ourselves
02:27 if the task too big, should we ask for help?
02:30 When your back's on the wall and the cards are dealt,
02:33 should you keep on pushing if the prize is dealt?
02:36 Everybody looks around for someone to keep on trying to make their beloved company too.
02:40 People will try to do the one that you need.
02:42 You're the one that you love.
02:43 You're the one that you fight.
02:45 So keep your head up above.
02:46 When the water is deep and the push from the shove,
02:49 you gotta run your bluff.
02:50 Champion in your blood.
02:51 Ain't nobody gonna stop you when the time is up.
02:54 You gotta find a way to keep going.
02:56 Never give up.
02:57 I won't worry about a thought.
03:00 Oh no, keep me back.
03:02 [MUSIC]