By Kathi Reichert
Craig MacFarlane says when the phone rings, he never knows what part of the world he is going to be invited to. Each day is a new adventure for this Zionsville resident as he travels the globe as a motivational and inspirational speaker.
MacFarlane has had much experience to draw from. As a young boy of 2, he was involved in a freak accident which left him completely blind in both eyes. But he has never let that get in his way of success.
“To me it has only ever been a minor inconvenience. It has never stood in the way of my leading and living a normal life,” MacFarlane said.
MacFarlane embraced his ‘normal’ and went on to become a world-class athlete winning over 100 gold medals in a variety of sports and later, a successful businessman using his experiences and challenges to inspire others.
Last month he published a book about his life’s stories and lessons learned, titled “Craig MacFarlane Hasn’t Heard of You Either!” MacFarlane sees this book as an opportunity to help others realize their full potential. It is not just about telling his stories but about sharing his life’s education.
“In order to do it right, it had to be just more than my life’s stories. There had to be a message,” MacFarlane said. “It leaves the reader empowered and enriched and certainly food for thought on how they can better their lives, be it personally or professionally.”
As a motivational speaker, MacFarlane regularly addresses a variety of global audiences, including major corporations, civic groups, athletes and political leaders; but it is youth groups who inspire him the most.
“I am a huge believer in young people,” MacFarlane said. “And this generation growing up is so gifted, so talented. I just want to make sure they don’t waste it. That they continue to try to reach their full potential.”
MacFarlane, his wife Patti and their 4 children came to live in Zionsville by way of an Andretti. To find out more about this and other stories you will have to pick up a copy of the book.
“Craig MacFarlane Hasn’t Heard of You Either!”
By Craig MacFarlane
To order your copy, visit www.cmpride.com or stop by Kern Brothers Shoes at 57 Boone Village from 12 to 2 p.m. Dec. 28 for an autographed copy and a chance to meet Craig MacFarlane.