Remembering September 11 with Firefighter Matt Long

FDNY hero and Ironman Matt Long came back to a thriving life after doctors told his family he had a one to five percent chance to live.&nbsp;If you're feeling knocked down, and almost out, by life right now, this is the interview you need to hear.&nbsp;You will walk away feeling that the impossible is doable and that miracles can happen.&nbsp;You will also be reminded of this podcast's tagline, "Failure is Opportunity", as you hear how Matt' did not merely survive his near-death crash, when he was literally run over by a bus on his bike, he has thrived as a result of what he went through, now using his story to inspire others through speaking and coaching.&nbsp;He is a true, real-life hero.&nbsp;We planned on returning to our new releases after Labor Day until we realized that the very next Friday landed on 9/11.&nbsp;We could not be more honored to present one of the courageous men who put his life on the line on that dark day in American history as 9/11 marked the beginning of a new journey for Matt after losing so many brothers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Never forget, never&nbsp;lay&nbsp;down and die, and remember what Matt told himself about walking (and running) again as he was sentenced to a wheelchair and attached to a&nbsp;colostamy&nbsp;bag:&nbsp;I WILL!&nbsp;<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>