It Isn't All About the Physical - Sherry Winn at TEDxBillings

When I was an athlete, I understood life was about determination, will power, and pushing past physical pain. I ignored emotions which got in the way of what I wanted to do and stuffed them deep within me. This formula worked until I developed chronic pain. I couldn't push past the physical then. The journey through chronic pain taught me the power of thoughts and why the physical wasn't enough.

As a two-time Olympian, All-American basketball player, and National Championship coach, Sherry Winn thought life was all about the physical. She believed in the "No-Pain, No-Gain" Theory, pushing through adversity, and the will power of the body. What she learned through her challenges of overcoming debilitating chronic pain and deep depression was shoving, forcing, and ramming against something created resistance to healing.

Sherry is a "Winn"ing leadership strategist, author, and motivational speaker. She is committed to assisting individuals with learning the newest methods to conquer challenges which get in the way of success. She guides others to focus on solutions rather than problems, which translates into authentic power.

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