The instantly recognisable synthesised voice of Professor Stephen Hawking, so charismatic in Pink Floyd's "Keep Talking", and the driving force of the Paralympic Opening Ceremony.
If I were feeling really brave, I would suggest to the Professor that he replace 'regardless' with 'because'. "Because of the differences between individuals, there is something that everyone is good at."
So many Paralympians have found their difference, and consequently, their strength, through tragedy. Others have endured so very many years of challenge, to eventually find acceptance in sport.
You may be entirely able in body, and mind, or maybe not, but have you found your difference? That quirk, that foible, that idiosyncrasy which differentiates you from your colleagues, from other parents, from friends? Is your difference so well admired by those close to you, or by society, as the ability to swim faster or shoot straighter than anyone in your class?
Admired or not, it is your distinguishing characteristic, work with it.
If other parents think your approach strange, prove through your children that your distinct formula works.
If your employer can't see it, or can't put a value to it, or doesn't like it; leave. You won't reach your potential there.
You have been blessed. You have your difference, without suffering true challenge or tragedy. Don't wait for disaster to discover it.
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