In a split second, Connor McKemey went from being an active, athletic thirteen-year-old whose life revolved around school, sports, and family, to being engulfed in flames from a propane tank explosion in his backyard. Passing out in the ambulance, he woke up three months later to discover that 90 percent of his body had been burned. Defying the grim 1 percent chance of survival doctors gave him, the young teen tapped into his inner strength to rebuild his life. From coming to grips with what happened—and his drastically changed appearance—to coping with the pain of rehabilitation and over a hundred surgeries, he faced adversity without losing sight of his dreams. Through mental resilience, he resumed playing sports in high school and college and became a coach for an elite lacrosse program. Today, McKemey gives talks to audiences worldwide, showing others that they, too, can come through excruciating challenges with a profound sense of self-acceptance. "This is an inspiring book by a remarkable person who knows how to turn adversity into abundance-and win." - Dr. Nido Qubein , President of High Point University "One of the blessings of my life has been to get to know Connor over these years. His story has always touched me in a raw yet affirming way. A Native American friend once introduced me with 'Lacrosse has always been Dom's good medicine. Well, Connor's life narrative has also been part of my good medicine and I am happy that more people will now benefit from sharing in his inspirational journey." - Dom Starsia , hall of fame lacrosse coach "Connor McKemey is one of the most remarkable people I have ever encountered. Many will talk about strength of spirit-but this man lives it. His journey is nothing short of miraculous. You must read this book, because Connor's passion and perspective will deliver a distinctive outlook that just might transform your life!" - Scott McKain , CEO of the Distinction Institute, author of Iconic Connor McKemey is a motivational speaker, mentor, and coach who openly shares his true-life story of being a burn survivor to inspire others to live their best life. His burn scars remind him that he's a survivor, not a victim, and he takes this message on the road to show others they, too, can overcome their mental, physical, and emotional scars to discover what's possible. Unabashedly real and unflinchingly optimistic, McKemey launched his own business, MAC Mentality, dedicated to helping people create resilience so they can thrive against adversity.