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Chet McDoniel is an author, motivational speaker, business owner, husband, father...and he does it all with no arms. A birth defect left Chet's body looking different, but Chet's attitude in life is a "no holds barred" approach that has allowed him to achieve his dreams.
His current book, All He Needs for Heaven (co-authored with his father, Dr. Jim McDoniel) is a look into raising a child with a physical handicap, and how to overcome life's challenges. Chet reveals his secret to life and how his faith has not only survived having a disability, but how it has been strengthened through life's trials.
- Chet McDoniel can tell your audience...
- How to Take 5 Quick and Easy Steps Towards a Happy Life
- How to Live Life to the Fullest Instead of Watching Your Dreams Pass You By
- 5 Easy Things You Can Do to Make People in Wheelchairs Feel Wonderful
- How to Use What You Have Instead of Whining About What You Don't Have
- How to See People Instead of Labels
- Why Americans Don't Smile, and What You Can Do to Change That
- How to Make Your Home Life Better in 2 EASY and MUST-DO Steps - Chet McDoniel's Biography
On January 5th, 1980, Chet McDoniel was born into this life with no arms and shortened legs. Though dealt a vicious blow in the delivery room, Chet’s parents decided to raise him as they would any other child. They instilled a positive attitude in Chet that carries with him through to this day. - More - Sample Interview Questions for Chet McDoniel
- So Chet...your body looks a little different than most...can you describe your handicap?
- Is there any known reason for what happened? Were doctors able to tell you or your parents anything?
- Have you always had a positive attitude or were there times in your life when you had troubles?
- Now, I hear you "have fun" with people sometimes as a way to release some stress...like pulling up to people in the van you drive and waving...you like to surprise people, don't you?
- You say you've discovered how to be happy in the face of challenges...mind sharing your secret?
- What one thing holds people the most from reaching their dreams the most?
- Now, you most recently had a daughter...were you concerned at all about being a handicapped parent?
- When you approach new challenges, how do you handle them without getting down about your physical condition?
- Do you ever encounter rude people who make fun of you and how do you deal with that type of reaction? (This answer can be divided into sections with adult reactions and how Chet handles children who have questions.)
- Your home life is a little different than most...and you say there's something you had to learn or else you aren't able to survive...what is that?
- If you could tell someone who doesn't live with a positive attitude one thing, what would it be?
Sample Christian/Religious Questions for Chet McDoniel
- In your book, you and your dad have a chapter that is devoted to why you believe God didn't cause you to be handicapped. Why is that so important?
- Have you had doubts about God while growing up as a child without arms?
- You say your purpose on Earth is to praise God with your life. How can you accomplish that with a physical handicap?
- Now, you say you hate labels...why are labels bad for Christians, and what can we do about it?
- You say there's only one way to live...what's the message every person needs to know?