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Athenian Dialogue - Don’t Let Your Struggle Become Your Standard
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT
Category: Athenian Dialogue
ATHENIAN LEADERSHIP SOCIETY DIALOGUE
This Dialogue is being held by the Texas Municipal Clerks Association. Anyone is welcome to register. There is a maximum of 35 participants. Learn more about IIMC Athenian Dialogues here.
Book: Don’t Let Your Struggle Become Your Standard by Jose Flores
Date: August 19, 2026, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm CT Location: Advanced Institute Host Hotel
Registration Cost: $125.00 for members, $225.00 for non-members Dialogue Facilitator: Sharon McFadden, City Clerk, Mineral Wells.
This Dialogue has been preapproved for three IIMC CMC or MMC education points with the satisfactory, timely completion of a learning assessment. Participation in the Dialogue along with satisfactory, timely completion of the learning assessment can also be used toward recertification as TRMC.
Participants must purchase and read Don’t Let Your Struggle Become Your Standard by Jose Flores in advance of the dialogue.
Jose was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. As a toddler he was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a neuromuscular disease that weakens the muscles. Growing up wasn't easy. He suffered from many insecurities and feelings of insignificance not knowing where he would end up in life. Until one day he made a choice. A choice to start living life to the fullest and not caring about what other people thought about him. Through his perseverance and faith in God, he's been able to overcome many obstacles. He has been blessed with a beautiful wife, two wonderful sons, and a company he created that allows him to motivate and inspire others who have, or have had that same feeling of insignificance. Jose's disability is visible, the world can see his limitations. But, what about the others who have a limitation that only they know about. Limitations in the mind, fear of failure, negative thinking, poor performance, lack of self worth, complacency, and the list can go on and on. We all need motivation and Jose is here to help you with that. He's spoken to thousands of people at Corporations, Non-profits, Business Seminars, Middle/High school teachers and students, Colleges, and Churches on the importance of NEVER giving up. He hasn't given up and hopes you won't either.
"Have you ever felt undervalued or insignificant? Have you ever felt incapable or inadequate at any point in your life? I have at many times and the feeling is terrible. In this book, I am going to share with you ways to overcome adversity, unleash your greatness and maximize your full potential even when the odds are stacked against you. You will understand that your current situation doesn't have to become your future reality! I will show you how to find what your "why" is for living an indispensable life now and how to take full advantage of what life has to offer! Some of the things you will be able to do immediately after reading this book is: - Overcome Fear.- Turn your Weaknesses into Wins.- Recognize and Realize your uniqueness.- Believe in the impossible and in yourself.- Don't let your struggle become your standard. The legendary motivational speaker Les Brown, who is also my friend and mentor, calls this book a "game changer" because it can literally change your life forever."
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