No matter who you are, you will face some sort of adversity in life. It's important to know the tools and practices of a growth mindset to help you overcome those obstacles and succeed in any given environment.

My name is Ryan Straschnitzki. I'm a former Humboldt Bronco, current founder of the Straz Strong Foundation, and a hopeful Paralympian in the future.

Back in 2018, I was involved in a bus accident which resulted in me sustaining a spinal cord injury at the T1 vertebrae. Doctors told me I'd have less than a 2% chance of walking again.

Going from being a high-level athlete to being told I might never use my legs again has sent me on a journey to prove to the world that no matter the situation you are in, you are more than capable of achieving your dreams. This resulted in me choosing a new path to becoming a Paralympian.

Throughout my entire career, I've had to instill a growth mindset if I was to overcome adversity and succeed in any environment. The ability to train myself and my mind to continually work hard, persevere through hard times, and learn from mistakes has resulted in perpetual advancements.

The Growth Mindset is the key to anyone's success.