Its all about Will power, Amazing Story of Girish Gogia

Girish Gogia has faced enormous challenges. A freak accident left him paralysed neck down. A few years later his wife was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and she too was paralysed. Against all odds, this man restarted his business and set out on a journey to become a motivational speaker to others.

“Doctor, I appreciate your diagnosis but I refuse to accept your verdict. I will not live like a vegetable all my life.” This was the determined and passionate statement I made to my neurosurgeon 16 years ago, seated on the wheelchair, when I was pronounced a quadriplegic. Since then there has been no looking back.

My world had turned upside down when I went to Goa in December 1999 with my wife Eesha to experience deep sea diving – my favourite adventure sport. A spirit of festivity was in the air.

We reached the top of a cliff, which I found perfect for a dive. With a deep breath and my hands stretched ahead, I plunged into the sea. Post that there was complete darkness.

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