Episode 28: How to Elevate Your Life with Jessica Cox — The World's First Armless Pilot

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

That Eleanor Roosevelt quote certainly sets the tone for today’s guest: the incredible Jessica Cox.

Jessica was born without arms, and while there were many doubts as to whether Jessica would be able to live a “normal” life, her achievements since have been anything but normal.

Jessica has made it her mission to prove the doubters and naysayers wrong. She can do all the everyday things that might seem impossible for someone in her situation, such as driving a car, putting in contact lenses, and playing the piano — and she's even a fourth-degree black belt in taekwondo.

But her most famous accomplishment occurred in 2008 when she was recognized by Guinness World Records for gaining her pilot’s license and becoming the first person to fly an airplane using only her feet.

Today, Jessica's unconventional views on how to achieve the impossible have earned her invitations to speak at companies like Boeing, NASA, IBM, and even the US Air Force. She is also the subject of the award-winning documentary Right Footed that aired on National Geographic in 80+ countries.

Jessica teaches that only when we’re true to ourselves are we able to face challenges head on and experience the extraordinary growth that comes with it. If you’re feeling a little low on motivation, this is the episode for you!

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Resources/links mentioned:

🎬 Right Footed documentary: https://www.jessicacox.com/right-footed-documentary

📷 Jessica Cox on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rightfooted

📝 Jessica Cox on Facebook: https://fb.com/JCMSofficial

🧡 Possible Thinking with Jessica Cox: https://possiblethinking.com

🎤 Jessica Cox TEDx Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/jessica_cox_what_are_your_fake_arms

🌐 Jessica Cox website: https://jessicacox.com

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