Quote by Bo Jackson, interview, article w

Growing up I had a horrible speech impediment. I stuttered to where I couldn't even talk in class. I couldn't even give one-word answers because I would stutter, which in turn made me mad. I fought a lot and I stayed in trouble a lot. I never had someone come in and say, 'We want to have you see a speech therapist to help you'. I was too poor. People that live on the borderline of poverty do not get charity because it does not go that far down the line. I wish I had someone to help me, but it never happened. I did it myself. I still get stuck on a word sometimes, but I don't let it bother me. When I go home, people say, 'Man, it would take you 10 minutes to say a sentence when you were young, and now you're traveling around the country, speaking to corporations and thousands of people. How...did you do it?'

Growing up I had a horrible speech impediment. I stuttered t

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This quote reflects the struggles and resilience of the speaker as they battled with a speech impediment and lack of resources for therapy. Despite facing obstacles and feeling unsupported, they found the strength to overcome their speech impediment on their own. The quote also highlights their current success in public speaking and inspiring others. It serves as a testament to their determination and refusal to let their past difficulties hinder their present achievements.

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