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Jim Stovall is an American writer best known for his bestselling novel The Ultimate Gift. The book was made into the movie The Ultimate Gift, distributed by 20th Century Fox.Stovall is blind and is an advocate for people with blindness. He works to make television and movies accessible to the blind as President of the Narrative Television Network, an organization that has received various award recognitions, including an Emmy award, a Media Access Award, and an International Film and Video Award.Jim was chosen as the International Humanitarian of the Year, joining Jimmy Carter, Nancy Reagan, and Mother Teresa as recipients of this honor. He has also received an Honorary Doctor of Law from ORU for his work with disabled people.In the book Forbes Great Success Stories: Twelve Tales of Victory Wrested from Defeat by Alan Farnham, Malcolm Stevenson "Steve" Forbes Jr., president and CEO of Forbes magazine, said, "Jim Stovall is one of the most extraordinary men of our era."As you listen to Jim's oral history, you will hear him talk about his blindness which began when he was 17, his walk to the mailbox, and the idea for the Narrative Television Network. Listen to this fascinating story on the podcast and website of Voices of Oklahoma.

In this transformative episode, we delve into the extraordinary life of Jim Stovall, a luminary whose journey transcends barriers. A prolific author of 50+ books, filmmaker adapting 9 books into movies, and President of the Narrative Television Network, Jim's impact is immeasurable. Adorned with accolades including an Emmy, a Media Access Award, and an International Film and Video Award. Beyond his creative prowess, Jim stands as the International Humanitarian of the Year, a distinction shared with people like Jimmy Carter and Mother Teresa. Forbes said Jim is "one of the most extraordinary men of our era." Join us as Jim shares his unique insights as a blind creative force, weaving tales of his father, his experience in the movie industry and leaving an indelible mark as a beacon of inspiration and resilience.

Jim Stovall is the President of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network and a highly sought-after author and speaker. His work making television accessible to the USA's 13 million blind and visually impaired people saw him named Entrepreneur of the Year by The President's Committee on Equal Opportunity; he was also chosen as the International Humanitarian of the Year in 2000. Jim is the author of the best-selling book, The Ultimate Gift, which is now a major motion picture starring James Garner and Abigail Breslin.   On the Wow Factor today, Jim shares what it was like for him to be slowly losing his sight as he was trying to become an entrepreneur and develop his business, and how Ray Charles was a reminder to Jim that God did have a plan for his life after sight loss. He describes what prompted him to start The Narrative Television Network to support visually impaired people to enjoy tv and films. Jim also shares his belief that if you've got passion, a calling, and willingness, then everything else is possible.   "We walk by faith and not by sight.” - Jim Stovall   “you change your life when you change your mind.” - Jim Stovall   “Listen to what people say, but really watch what they do.” - Jim Stovall    This Week on The Wow Factor: The routine physical exam that revealed an unanticipated issue and how it changed the trajectory of Jim's life How Jim met his wife and when they figured out the plan for their lives How Jim is so productive despite his lack of sight The overarching themes in his books How he began as a platform speaker Jim's philosophy that it is possible to use adversity as a springboard to change your life and why your mindset is the key to your legacy and your salvation The details of Jim's most recent book, The Gift of Giving: Living Your Legacy Why Jim launched the Crusader Scholarship Fund and the Stovall Center for Entrepreneurship Why Jim is convinced that every success we have is not a destination, it's a platform from which to view our next big opportunity for success   Jim Stovall's Words of Wisdom: You change your life when you change your mind — we're all only one decision away from anything we want. The biggest dream you ever had, the most significant thing God ever called you to, is alive and well, and the only thing you've got to do to activate it. Go into that little voting booth in the middle of your soul that only you and God know about, and grab that lever that says yes, and pull it. And if you'll vote yes for yourself in that big dream, you'll find out that God voted yes for you a long time ago.   Connect with Jim Stovall: Jim Stovall Website Jim Stovall on Twitter   Connect with The WOW Factor: The WOW Factor Website Connect with Brad Formsma via email Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter    

In spite of blindness, Jim Stovall has been a National Olympic weightlifting champion, a successful investment broker, the President of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network, and a highly sought-after author and platform speaker. Clay is interviewing him on overcoming adversity in route to success.

Jim Stovall is one of the 13 million blind and visually impaired people in the world. He's also an author and president of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network, which makes television accessible (and enjoyable!) for blind and visually impaired people. Jim talks about the simple process that helped him write dozens of books, several of which have been turned into movies and tell us why he rejected two screenplays before finally making "The Ultimate Gift" into a movie. Jim's website: jimstovall.com The Ultimate Gift Movie: https://amzn.to/3SVrN47

Our guest in this episode of Eyeway Conversations is Jim Stovall, a celebrated author, humanitarian, national champion Olympic weightlifter, entrepreneur and a highly sought after platform speaker. In conversation with George Abraham, Jim shares his inspiring journey. Born in Oklahoma, United States, Jim grew up to be a professional football player until he was diagnosed with macular degeneration, an eye disease that most often attacks the elderly, at the young age of seventeen. By the age of twenty-nine, he had turned completely blind. What may have seemed like an end to one's dream, Jim took the challenge in his stride and accomplished many dreams. Jim is the author of the best-selling book, The Ultimate Gift, which is a major motion picture starring James Garner and Abigail Breslin. He is also author of The Ultimate Life and The Ultimate Journey, which have inspired other major motion pictures. Jim advocates on behalf of people with blindness. He works to make television and movies accessible to the blind as President of the Narrative Television Network, an organization that has received various award recognitions including an Emmy award, a Media Access Award, and an International Film and Video Award. Jim was selected as the 2000 International Humanitarian of the Year, joining Jimmy Carter, Nancy Reagan, and Mother Teresa as recipients of this honor. Tune in to hear more about Jim's extraordinary achievements and life! To access the podcast transcript, click on link: https://otter.ai/u/ZfHbYhLKjH6Rlz95mWlUyWcn5_I This podcast is brought to you by Score Foundation and supported by Cipla Foundation. To support our work, kindly visit the link: https://scorefoundation.org.in/get-involved/

Jim Stovall has been a National Olympic weightlifting champion, a successful investment broker, president of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network, and a highly sought-after author and platform speaker. He is the author of more than 50 books, including the bestseller, The Ultimate Gift, also a major motion picture from 20th Century Fox starring James Garner and Abigail Breslin. Five of his other novels have also been made into movies with two more in production. Episode Transcript

On this episode I chatted with Oklahoma Hall of Fame 2021 inductee Jim Stovall. Native Oklahoman Jim Stovall is proud to be able to make his home and operate his global business enterprises in his hometown of Tulsa. Losing his sight in his twenties and realizing that his dream of playing professional football was not an option, Stovall discovered competitive weightlifting and completed his athletic career as a national champion Olympic weightlifter. As founder and president of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network, Stovall adds soundtracks between the dialogue of movies, television, and educational programming to enhance and describe the experience for those with visual impairments. His first book, You Don't Have to be Blind to See, recounted the story of losing his sight and launching his business. Today, as a highly sought-after author and platform speaker, Stovall's scope of work includes more than 50 books, including his bestselling novel The Ultimate Gift which resulted in a major motion picture distributed by 20th Century Fox and starring the late James Garner. Eight of Stovall's additional books also have been made into movies with others in production, including his novel Will to Win featuring the life, wit, and wisdom of Will Rogers. Stovall writes a weekly syndicated column, appearing in newspapers, magazines, and online publications, that is read worldwide. He is featured weekly on a national radio show and another broadcast locally in Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma. For his work in making television accessible to our nation's 13 million blind and visually impaired, The President's Committee on Equal Opportunity selected Stovall as the Entrepreneur of the Year. He has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, USA Today, and has been seen on Good Morning America, CNN, and CBS Evening News. He also was chosen as the International Humanitarian of the Year, joining Jimmy Carter, Nancy Reagan, and Mother Teresa as recipients of this honor. This episode is presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, telling Oklahoma's stories through its people since 1927. For more information on the Oklahoma Hall of Fame go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof  #thisisoklahoma 

Jim Stovall is the President of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network and a highly sought-after author and speaker. His work making television accessible to the USA's 13 million blind and visually impaired people saw him named Entrepreneur of the Year by The President's Committee on Equal Opportunity; he was also chosen as the International Humanitarian of the Year in 2000. Jim is the author of the best-selling book, The Ultimate Gift, a major motion picture starring James Garner and Abigail Breslin.   Jim joins my co-host and son Drew and me on the Wow Factor Podcast for the second time to give his insights into nurturing and encouraging the next generation of leaders. We're excited to be digging into the details of The Ultimate Gift, why Jim decided to write it, and his goals for the book. Jim shares the book's central message and why he chose to share his essential vision with a wider audience through the medium of fiction.   “The reason I made Red Stevens (James Garner in the movie) a billionaire was to dispel what I call the big lie. And the big lie in our society simply says, If I just had enough money, I wouldn't have any problems.” - Jim Stovall   “There's no shortcut to anywhere worth going. And that's true in life success, in business, and when we deny our children that we set them up in a world that's not real.” - Jim Stovall   “Success in life is a series of good choices; failure is a series of bad choices — very few things are terminal.” - Jim Stovall   This Week on The Wow Factor: How Jim was persuaded to write his first seven inspirational books How long it took to write The Ultimate Gift and why it has never had any edits or rewrites The experience Jim had that planted the seed that God was getting him ready for the convergence of ideas for the book The three things that hold the key to happiness in life Jim's message to parents today who are trying to raise good-hearted, hard-working kids and how to build good familial relationships Why it's important to let your kids find their own way and take responsibility for overcoming their challenges How The Ultimate Gift became a film and where to spot Jim as he makes a cameo How Jim figured out a way to change people's lives, despite it not being in the way he first expected   Connect with Jim Stovall: Jim Stovall Website Jim Stovall on Twitter Dear Napoleon: The Living Legacy of Napoleon Hill and Think and Grow Rich by Jim Stovall   Connect with The WOW Factor: I Like Giving: The Transforming Power of a Generous Life by Brad Formsma Words of Wisdom Website Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter    

Jim Stoval of Narrative Television Network and Oklahoma Hall of Fame - Stoval tells us about his newest book called “Dear Napoleon '' his 51st book - an amazing retrospective on the life and legacy of the great author Napoleon Hill. Who changed the world and still changing people's lives today. Being a newspaper reporter, when he was sent out to interview Andrew Carnegie the founder of US Steel, the richest man in the world at that time. Asking the question that anyone would ask, “How do you get to be rich?”. Andrew Carnegie responded that “No one has ever qualified that but if you'll dedicate 20 years of your life to studying you'll be the one it does. Hill took the challenge and Carnegie introduced Napoleon to Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and other 500 most successful prominent people of that era. Hill took their secrets, the things that they actually did and distilled it in the science of success. Released in the book Think and Grow Rich which still remains the best selling and the best significant book in the field. When Jim Stoval wrote the book of Dear Napoleon he took people in all walks of life. Millionaires, athletes, politicians, and school teacher's are succeeding in whatever they define successes, he had them as if they are writing the Great Napoleon Hill explaining what they learn and how they apply which they all started Dear Napoleon, the title of the book came from. Dear Napoleon by Jim Stoval is available online - Audible, Amazon and in any bookstore anywhere you go! To schedule a FREE real estate specialists consultation please contact Darryl Baskin of Baskin Real Estate Specialists powered by eXp Realty. DARRYL BASKIN Baskin Real Estate Specialists, eXp Realty Email: info@darrylbaskin.com Tel: 918 258 2600 Tel: 918 740 0077 Thinking of Selling? Get your FREE Home Valuation complete with local comparables instantly. www.homeguidetulsa.com/sell.php Looking to Purchase? Search thousands of current listings directly from our local MLS. https://www.homeguidetulsa.com/index.php?advanced=1&display=&custombox=&types[]=1&beds=0&baths=0&min=0&max=100000000&rtype=map#rslac

Sometimes you come across a person who seems almost superhuman. A person who overcomes every obstacle thrown their way and constantly breaks new ground. Today's guest is such a person. Jim Stovall, who lost his sight before age 30 is founder of the Emmy Award winning Narrative Television Network, author of 51 books, many of which have been made into major motion pictures, including “The Ultimate Gift.” Jim is also a voracious reader, reading one book a day for the past 25 years. Jim is a gifted and inspiring speaker, who is respected by people around the world.It is with great pride we welcome Jim Stovall as our guest on this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. Narrative Television Network - https://www.narrativetv.comEmail Jim at: Jim@Jimstovall.comOr call him at: (918) 627-1000Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/about-the-special-fathers-network/Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/

Jim Stovall is the President of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network and a highly sought-after author and speaker. His work making television accessible to the USA's 13 million blind and visually impaired people saw him named Entrepreneur of the Year by The President's Committee on Equal Opportunity; he was also chosen as the International Humanitarian of the Year in 2000. Jim is the author of the best-selling book, The Ultimate Gift, which is now a major motion picture starring James Garner and Abigail Breslin.   On the Wow Factor today, Jim shares what it was like for him to be slowly losing his sight as he was trying to become an entrepreneur and develop his business, and how Ray Charles was a reminder to Jim that God did have a plan for his life after sight loss. He describes what prompted him to start The Narrative Television Network to support visually impaired people to enjoy tv and films. Jim also shares his belief that if you've got passion, and a calling, and the willingness, then everything else is possible.   "We walk by faith and not by sight.” - Jim Stovall   “You change your life when you change your mind.” - Jim Stovall   “Listen to what people say, but really watch what they do.” - Jim Stovall    This Week on The Wow Factor: The routine physical exam that revealed an unanticipated issue and how it changed the trajectory of Jim's life How Jim met his wife and when they figured out the plan for their lives How Jim is so productive despite his lack of sight The overarching themes in his books How he began as a platform speaker Jim's philosophy that it is possible to use adversity as a springboard to change your life and why your mindset is the key to your legacy and your salvation The details of Jim's most recent book, The Gift of Giving: Living Your Legacy Why Jim launched the Crusader Scholarship Fund and the Stovall Center for Entrepreneurship Why Jim is convinced that every success we have is not a destination, it's a platform from which to view our next big opportunity for success   Jim Stovall's Words of Wisdom: You change your life when you change your mind — we're all only one decision away from anything we want. The biggest dream you ever had, the most significant thing God ever called you to, is alive and well, and the only thing you've got to do to activate it. Go into that little voting booth in the middle of your soul that only you and God know about, and grab that lever that says yes, and pull it. And if you'll vote yes for yourself in that big dream, you'll find out that God voted yes for you a long time ago.   Connect with Jim Stovall: Jim Stovall Website Jim Stovall Website   Connect with The WOW Factor: I Like Giving: The Transforming Power of a Generous Life by Brad Formsma Words of Wisdom Website Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter    

Jim Stovall has been a national champion Olympic weightlifter, the President of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network, and a highly sought after author and platform speaker. He is the author of the best selling book, The Ultimate Gift, which is now a major motion picture starring James Garner and Abigail Breslin. For his work in making television accessible to our nation's 13 million blind and visually impaired people, The President's Committee on Equal Opportunity selected Jim Stovall as the Entrepreneur of the Year.  He was also chosen as the International Humanitarian of the Year, joining Jimmy Carter, Nancy Reagan, and Mother Teresa as recipients of this honor.

In spite of blindness, Jim Stovall has been a National Olympic weightlifting champion, a successful investment broker, the President of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network, and a highly sought-after author and platform speaker. He is the author of 40 books, including the bestseller, The Ultimate Gift, which is now a major motion picture from 20th Century Fox starring James Garner and Abigail Breslin. Five of his other novels have also been made into movies with two more in production. Here's What We Cover in This Episode How could I help someone with that problem? If you think you can, you can. Which voice will you listen to? If you have nothing to lose, you have everything to gain Activity vs Productivity Motivation, Communication, Implementation Start with the truth as you will always end with it Seek first to understand before you seek to be understood Every adversity is endowed with a greater good We make money by creating values for others You change your life when you change your mind Vision is infinitely more powerful than sight Jim's Book Recommendation https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008AU9H7O/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=successascent-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B008AU9H7O&linkId=4bce0566f2ddf4bca6ca3b92b899523f (The Ultimate Gift by Jim Stovall) Connect with Jim http://www.jimstovall.com/ (Website) https://twitter.com/Stovallauthor (Twitter) https://www.facebook.com/jimstovallauthor (Facebook)

This week’s Misfit Entrepreneur is Jim Stoval. Jim is an icon. He’s shared the stage with everyone from Zig Ziglar to Tony Robbins. He’s the bestselling author of 30 books including The Ultimate Gift, The Ultimate Life and The Lamp which have been made into major motion pictures. Jim has been a national champion Olympic weightlifter, the President of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network, and a highly sought after author and platform speaker. Steve Forbes said “Jim Stovall is one of the most extraordinary men of our era.” You see, Jim is blind and he has shown through his life and work that no matter who you are or your situation, you can accomplish anything. In fact, for his work in making television accessible to our nation’s 13 million blind and visually impaired people, The President’s Committee on Equal Opportunity selected Jim Stovall as the Entrepreneur of the Year. He was also chosen as the International Humanitarian of the Year, joining Jimmy Carter, Nancy Reagan, and Mother Teresa as recipients of this honor. It's truly an honor to have him on and I can’t wait to have him share his wisdom with you in this episode. ​ www.JimStoval.com Jim was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma and still makes it his home. His businesses stretch across the world. He grew up with one ambition – to be an All-American football player and play in the NFL. He had the size and speed to do it and was heavily recruited and scouted. As such, he never cared about school or anything. He didn’t have a plan B. Then one year, during a routine physical, he was diagnosed with a condition that would cause him to lose his sight. His dream to play in the NFL died and he was confronted with this massive problem that was a blessing in disguise. Of all that you’ve done and learned on your journey, what have you found that truly matters? Jim has over 10 million copies of his books in print and the movies off them have grossed over $100 million. The story of the book and subsequent, the Ultimate Gift is what truly matters. The secret of life is to find our gift and then we achieve meaning when we share it and give it away. We achieve meaning when we truly serve humanity with that gift. So many people play the wrong game. You can go from world class to mediocre by playing the wrong game. How does someone go about finding their gift or confirming they have found it? You must grow, advance and develop – otherwise, you are choosing only with the options you have currently. You start with what comes easy to you that everyone else seems to think is hard. You have to find what you enjoy doing and then find meaning with it and how it can matter in a larger way. And you need to be able to profit in it. You don’t “make money.” You “earn it.” And you earn money by creating value. Ask how you can serve more people and create more value – the money will follow if you can do that. How do you see money? The big lie – If I have enough money, I wouldn’t have any more problems. Money doesn’t solve your problems; it makes you more of whatever you are. Valuables without values is like a loaded gun. Get and instill the right values before your get the money. Money is not a goal. It is a tool. We don’t want money, we want the things money will buy and we need to know what those are. Otherwise, we get caught up in the “disease of more,” where are never satisfied and “more” never comes. The disease of more is an empty pursuit. At the 16 min mark, Jim talks about losing his sight and about changing your life by changing your mind… Jim made a bargain with God and challenged God. It all happened at a state fair. He saw an exhibition of weightlifting. And then went to a concert at fair without even looking who was playing. And then the announcer came out and said, “Ladies and Gentlemen, Ray Charles” In that moment, Jim found his message in the magic of seeing Ray Charles and realizing a blind guy could do something. That was the beginning and what put him on his path to be an Olympic weightlifter, his businesses, etc. What have you learned about how to develop and winning and succeeding mindset? The magic words “Somebody ought to do something…” Those words are an idea. The world is weighting for a great idea and we trip over them multiple times a day. The have a great business, you need idea of “somebody ought to do something” and then ask, how can I help other people avoid that problem or issue or improve this situation for them. Care about others and solve their problems. It’s about them and not you. That is how you succeed. What have you learned from your relationship with Steve Forbes? They met after Jim was chosen as Entrepreneur of the Year. Steve is a 3rd generation and handed the business built by his father and grandfather. He had a choice of growing it and taking to the next level or sitting on it. He did the former and has built it into the powerhouse it is today. It is different to take something successful and grow it and keep it successful, than to start from nothing and grow something. They are two different skill sets. You’ve written 40 books, is there a favorite? If so why? The best book is Keeper of the Flame. The best-seller is the Ultimate Gift. They are all special in their own way, but the Ultimate Gift is in a league by itself. ​ What is Ultimate Productivity? Productivity is a matter of getting the most of what you put into something. It involves intensity and efficiency. It came out of a conversation with Steve Forbes. The biggest source of productivity knowledge came from John Wooden, who Jim spoke with weekly until his death. It comes down to how we motivate, communicate, and how we act. It is not about time; it is about results. The things you measure are the things that will move. Activity is not productivity. Don’t confuse them. The one commodity we don’t get any more of in life is time. Every day you should be doing something to get closer to your goal. The time to get in the game is today. Jim and I continue a discussion on this and it’s best to listen at around the 32 min mark. What would be your advice a young entrepreneur to succeed, not just in the beginning, but into the future? First, they need to understand what it is to be an entrepreneur. The name is overused. Entrepreneurs are the ones who do everything in our society. Everyone who is employed works for an entrepreneur. Everything invented, built, etc. started in the mind of an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship is not for those that can be talked out of it. You have to be so committed and have deep passion for it. You must also realize that you have a lot of bosses as an entrepreneur – your customers are your boss and can fire you by voting with their dollars. Next, you must have serious delayed gratification. There are a lot of rules that have to be learned. Self-education is critical to succeed as you competing against the best.   Best Quote: You don’t “make money.” You “earn it.” And you earn money by creating value. The more value you create, the more you earn.   Jim's Misfit 3: The biggest dream, you’ve ever had in your life is alive in you and well. The big scary dreams are real and hell is standing before your maker understanding what you could have done if you had gone after the dream that was inside of you. The question is not “can we,” but “will we.” You will be the same person you are today 5 years from except for the books you read and the people you meet. You change your life when you change your mind. Guard your mind and the input into it. 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In this episode, I interview the Best-Selling Author Jim Stovall. In spite of blindness, Jim Stovall has been a National Olympic weightlifting champion, a successful investment broker, the President of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network, and a highly sought-after author and platform speaker. He is the author of 40 books, including the bestseller, The Ultimate Gift, which is now a major motion picture from 20th Century Fox starring James Garner and Abigail Breslin. Five of his other novels have also been made into movies with two more in production. Steve Forbes, president and CEO of Forbes magazine, says, “Jim Stovall is one of the most extraordinary men of our era.” For his work in making television accessible to our nation's 13 million blind and visually impaired people, The President's Committee on Equal Opportunity selected Jim Stovall as the Entrepreneur of the Year. Jim Stovall has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes magazine, USA Today, and has been seen on Good Morning America, CNN, and CBS Evening News. He was also chosen as the International Humanitarian of the Year, joining Jimmy Carter, Nancy Reagan, and Mother Teresa as recipients of this honor.

In spite of blindness, Jim Stovall has been a National Olympic weightlifting champion, a successful investment broker, the President of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network, and a highly sought-after author and platform speaker. He is the author of 40 books, including the bestseller, The Ultimate Gift, which is now a major motion picture from 20th Century Fox starring James Garner and Abigail Breslin. Five of his other novels have also been made into movies with two more in production. Steve Forbes, president and CEO of Forbes magazine, says, “Jim Stovall is one of the most extraordinary men of our era.” In this episode, Jim shares stories about his career and insight into the power of mindset.

Today’s conversation is with Jim Stovall, an author, speaker, a national champion Olympic weightlifter, and the President of the Narrative Television Network where he has made television accessible to millions of blind and visually impaired people. He shares stories from his life and business adventures of how seeking first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness has led to solutions, Heaven's provision, and the fulfillment of dreams.  

Jim Stovall shares six occasions to get it in writing and how persistence pays off. Episode 505: Six Occasions To Get It In Writing AND Persistence Pays Off by Jim Stovall from Wisdom for Winners Jim Stovall has been a national champion Olympic weightlifter, the President of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network, and a highly sought after author and platform speaker. He is the author of the best selling book, The Ultimate Gift, which is now a major motion picture starring James Garner and Abigail Breslin. The original post is located here: and  Thank you to TextExpander for sponsoring! Create short codes/snippets for anything you type or send frequently. Get 20% off by visiting:

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In spite of blindness, Jim Stovall has been a National Olympic weightlifting champion, a successful investment broker, the President of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network, and a highly sought-after author and platform speaker. Clay is interviewing him on overcoming adversity in route to success.

Jim Stovall is the founder of Narrative Television Network. Olympian, actor, Emmy award winner, nationally known speaker, author of 30 books, he writes and produces major films seen worldwide. He overcame blindness and became a self-made multi-millionaire with a dream team of mentors from Ted Turner and Steve Forbes to a U.S. President.Narrative Television Network: http://www.narrativetv.com/Jim Stovall Website: http://www.jimstovall.com/ Take the free Ultimate Productivity Assessment. Just go toUltimateProductivity.com (https://www.ultimateproductivity.com/) and enter code: 586404.Sponsored By: One University of the Americas Fund (http://unitedinstitute.org/)Jeffrey G. Nutt & Associates, PLLC (http://jnuttlaw.com/)

Jim Stovall is the founder of Narrative Television Network. Olympian, actor, Emmy award winner, nationally known speaker, author of 30 books, he writes and produces major films seen worldwide. He overcame blindness and became a self-made multi-millionaire with a dream team of mentors from Ted Turner and Steve Forbes to a U.S. President.Narrative Television Network: http://www.narrativetv.com/Jim Stovall Website: http://www.jimstovall.com/ Take the free Ultimate Productivity Assessment. Just go toUltimateProductivity.com (https://www.ultimateproductivity.com/) and enter code: 586404.Sponsored By: One University of the Americas Fund (http://unitedinstitute.org/)Jeffrey G. Nutt & Associates, PLLC (http://jnuttlaw.com/)

Jim Stovall has been a national champion Olympic weightlifter, the President of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network, and a highly sought after author and platform speaker. He is the author of the best-selling book, The Ultimate Gift, which is now a major motion picture. For his work in making television accessible to our nation’s 13 million blind and visually impaired people, The President’s Committee on Equal Opportunity selected Jim Stovall as the Entrepreneur of the Year. He was also chosen as the International Humanitarian of the Year, joining Jimmy Carter, Nancy Reagan, and Mother Teresa as recipients of this honor. To learn more about Jim Stovall Facebook: /jimstovallauthor/ Website: www.jimstovall.com/ To learn more about The Young Businessmen of Tulsa: Facebook: /YBTOklahoma Twitter: @ybTulsaOK LinkedIn: Young Businessmen of Tulsa Website: www.ybtok.com To connect with Evan Uyetake twitter: @utalkie instagram: @utalkie LinkedIn: /evanuyetake email: podcast@ybtok.com This podcast is sponsored by Trost Marketing www.trostmarketing.com

The crowdfunding campaign for 'THINK' – the documentary based on Napoleon Hill’s ‘Think and Grow Rich” is now live.  FROM THE DIRECTOR: "If you are a fan of Think and Grow Rich you won't want to miss this. We invite you to join us on our journey as we bring this amazing film to life." - Scott Cervine Napoleon Hill Foundation Certified Instructor, Tom too tall Cunningham, interviews Jim Stovall to promote the Think and Grow Rich movie crowdfunding campaign. In spite of blindness, Jim Stovall has been a National Olympic weightlifting champion, a successful investment broker, the President of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network, and a highly sought-after author and platform speaker.  He is the author of 30 books, including the bestseller, The Ultimate Gift, which is now a major motion picture from 20th Century Fox starring James Garner and Abigail Breslin. Five of his other novels have also been made into movies with two more in production. For his work in making television accessible to our nation’s 13 million blind and visually impaired people, The President’s Committee on Equal Opportunity selected Jim Stovall as the Entrepreneur of the Year.  He was also chosen as the International Humanitarian of the Year, joining Jimmy Carter, Nancy Reagan, and recently canonized Saint Teresa of Calcutta as recipients of this honor. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/think-the-legacy-of-think-and-grow-rich#/

According to Steve Forbes, “Jim Stovall is one of the most remarkable and inspiring individuals of this age – or any age. His example of doing good and great things in the face of what others would consider to be debilitating challenges is uplifting and inspiring.”  Despite losing his sight in his twenties, Jim Stovall has shown the world that you don’t have to be blind to see. Find out how he became a renowned author of over 30 books and how he writes without seeing. No Blind Guys in the NFL Jim admits that his highest goal in life as a young man was to be an all-American football player, and playing for the NFL Dallas Cowboys. Assured by scouts, coaches and trainers that he would be heading to the NFL, a routine physical one year before eligibility, discovered a condition which would eliminate his sight. “Talk about all your plans going into reverse,” he states, “I did not know what I was going to do. I instantly realized that there was no blind guys in the NFL.” He jokes that there may be a few referees some are concerned about, but he soon realized he would have to do something else. Serving Needs of the Visually Impaired After college, Stovall helped invent a technique to help blinded and visually impaired persons access movies and TV. “We serve the 13-million Americans, and many more around the world through our Narrative Television Network,” he states. From that success, he was asked to make speeches and then to write books. Writing was the farthest from his mind when he was first diagnosed. Since that time, he’s written more than thirty books, with as many as five movie options, has ten million books in print and a Pulitzer Prize nomination. Telling The Story Describing his philosophy of writing, Stovall explains, “It’s all  story. To me, writing is like you and me talking now. I like books, but I can’t read, and I like movies, but I can’t see. So, the genre of the media doesn’t matter so much to me… I never was a reader.” Stovall credits digital books from the National Library for the Blind, and high speed audio players for helping him read a book every day. “There has not been a day in the last 22 years that I haven’t read a whole book from cover to cover,” usually before he’s picked up to go to work. Jim Stovall has never typed or written longhand any of his books. “I have dictated all thirty of my books. I write a weekly syndicated column… my screenplays for my movies — I dictate everything to Dorothy.” So, quite literally, Stovall does, indeed, tell every story he’s ever published.   Take Home Message: Download a free sample chapter of the book “One season of Hope ” print or audio at http://www.jimstovallbooks.com (jimstovallbooks.com) Any time you think your problem is overwhelming, you can contact Jim@jimstovall.com or call him Great writers develop their craft, write through the junk until you get to the golden nuggets.   Lifestory Toolkit: Scriggler.com (Brought to you by https://www.lifestorytelling.com/ (Lifestorytelling.com) – Discover YOUR life stories!) This episode’s Lifestory Toolkit features a neat community called https://scriggler.com/ (Scriggler.com). Their tagline is “a new type of writing, blogging, and debating platform”. You can find it at Scriggler.com. Scriggler is first and foremost a very supportive community. It’s not just for writers – it is for anyone who feels the need to express themselves in long form. It can be stories, poetry, opinions, essays, news commentaries, research – there are no limits. Contributors range from absolute novices making their first steps in fiction or poetry writing to established authors with multiple published books under their belt. You can also think of Scriggler as a blogging platform with a strong social networking aspect. This is what sets them apart from everyone else. They’ve created the whole range of tools and algorithms to make sure readers are able to find material...

He had his life planned out. After gridiron success as a college athlete, his sights were set on the high prize of playing professional football. He was gifted with quickness, agility, and a work ethic that wouldn't quit. When doctors delivered the news that his eyesight was failing and he would later become blind, hopes of a pro career quickly faded. Everything he had worked toward and had achieved vanished. Bestselling author of The Ultimate Gift, and 26 other book (four of which have been made into movies), Emmy award-winning, Entrepreneur of the Year, Jim Stovall shares an incredible story of how he went from dark isolation to tremendous opportunity - for a period, he had resigned himself to living a hidden life, tucked into a small room in the back of his house. His ground-breaking A-HA! moment came when he welled up his courage and conviction and walked, as a man without sight, down his sidewalk to his mailbox. (You have to hear him give his version.) Follow Jim on Twitter, Facebook, and visit his site. In spite of what others' said he couldn't do, Jim has gone on to become:  An International Humanitarian of the Year; A National Olympic weightlifting champion; An Emmy Award winner; The Founder and President of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network; One of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans awarded by the U.S. Jaycees; A National Entrepreneur of the Year; A recipient of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce National Blue Chip Enterprise Award. Some of Jim's other titles: The Millionaire Map, Just Believe, and The Ultimate Financial Plan.