Ed Hearn Rave Reviews!
Rave Reviews!
Burger King / President, SW Franchisee Association
“You made me look brilliant as the chairman of the Burger King National Franchisee Association Fellowship Breakfast last week in Hawaii! You have an arsenal of messages and personal stories that would be wonderful for any group, regardless of make-up.”
Southwestern Bell / Executive
“Everyone felt you gave one of the best programs we have ever had. Even the women thought it was the best so far (for us, this is a first – our ladies never like speakers from the sports world)!”
Exelon Nuclear Generation Station / Chemistry Engineer
“Ed did a great job of incorporating human performance with safety and captivated each audience with very interesting, pertinent personal stories that not only gave our folks a peek into the world of professional sports, but more importantly, helped to remind them of the important issues they face in reaching our number one goal – safety. Beyond the speaking, his willingness to take photos with every individual who wanted to try on his World Series ring, hanging out with folks the ENTIRE day, and even offering to autograph EVERY picture he took with our people, was way beyond our expectations.”
Omaha C.B.M.C. / Metro Director
“You did an incredible job speaking to our men during lunch today. Few men can relate to your success – yet every man could, in some way, relate to your pain, failure, and frustration. A life-changing message! And then, to top it off, you spent the rest of the day on the golf course, spending time with each foursome signing autographs, doing zany/awesome trick shots and making our guests feel really special. The results were way beyond our wildest expectations.”
Network MCI Conferencing – SW Region / District Sales Manager
“Ed did a great job! He hit the target perfect and helped our organization put their challenges/ obstacles all in proper perspective. There was great follow up questions from the audience that Ed also handled extremely well.”
Nabisco / Sales Manager
“Few men have faced life’s challenges with such courage and grace. After your presentation, no mountain seemed too steep to climb. You left our people on such a high they didn’t even flinch when we announced this year’s lofty sales goals. They were ready to go!”
Hallmark Cards / Meeting Coordinator
“We thoroughly enjoyed Ed’s presentation and two weeks later, we are still getting wonderful comments from the participants! He was so professional, had great content, great rapport with the audience and was so very, very personable.”
Pillsbury / Plant Manager
“It’s been a while since you spoke to our team, but I just had to write. It’s been a challenging Fall for us, not only here, but for our country as well. It’s times like these that we need to take the Ed Hearn approach – get over it and get after it. I’m darn proud to tell ya, our people still people still talk about you being here and they haven’t quit stop ‘swinging for the fences’ since you so perfectly planted that motto in their hearts at our safety celebration.Thanks!”
MLA / Meeting Planner
“Ed took our attendees from tears to laughter with his heartfelt presentation at MLA’s Expo. At no other time have I seen such a thought provoking, inspirational message delivered with such charisma. His powerful message spoke to everyone. It’s not very often our keynote speaker receives the honor of a standing ovation-Ed did!”
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation / President, Gulfstream Management Association
“Ed is one of the best speakers we have ever had. He has a wonderful networking approach. He gets to know his audience before he speaks and makes each one feel they are the most important person there. A true blessing to hear.”
MCI / Communications Manager
“Ed, we were honored to have you speak to our employees on Our Employee Appreciation Day. You were an inspiration to all who were present and have given each of us a new outlook on life and what it takes to reach those goals which sometimes seem so impossible to achieve.”
U.S. Department of the Army / Colonel, District Engineer
“On behalf of the Kansas City, Omaha, and St. Louis Districts of the Corps of Engineers, I want to take this opportunity to extend you and the Bottom of the Ninth Foundation my sincere appreciation for participating in the Partnership Industry Day/Small Business Training Conference. Your presence greatly contributed to accomplishing our primary goal of conducting a successful networking conference. Moreover, it also enabled us to achieve the objective of providing public and private sector attendees with mutually beneficial insights into current business practices and opportunities.”
Sprint / Director, Marketing & Sales Education
“Your humorous reflection on your own life’s experience coupled with your sensitive treatment of life’s obstacles was a most fitting finale to our two-day conference.”
Canadian Pacific Railroad / SE Service Area Manager
“First and foremost thank you for coming to the Calgary safety session. Your talk was right on point and hit home with the participants. I had many who came to me afterward and thanked me for inviting you. I knew you’d make me famous one day!”
Amway / Amway Double Diamonds
“Ed, you were fabulous! We have such great respect for you because you allow yourself to be an open book for us to know and begin to understand your struggles, yet see you today as an over comer!”
Jobbers Warehouse Auto Parts / Meeting Consultant
“Kim couldn’t have been more pleased to have you there. You were, in her words, “just a peach.” Not only was your message right on the mark, but you endured yourself to the attendees by spending time with them and making yourself available to them all day Saturday. In other words, you were a hit! And I’m not the least bit surprised! Thanks for doing a great job for one of my best clients. It’s always a joy to work with you.”
PGA of America / Education Chairman
“Your ability to share your life experiences in such an entertaining and inspirational way makes the listener stop and think about what path his or her life is on. I am confident everyone who was present at this seminar was benefited because of what you put into their minds.”
Network MCI Conferencing SW Region / District Sales Manager
“Ed did a great job! He hit the target perfect and helped our organization put their challenges/obstacles all in proper perspective. There was great follow up questions from the audience that Ed also handled extremely well.”
Bushnell Optical / Meeting Planner
“Ed’s subject matter was perfect for our group as well as for the time of the year. His audience performance rating of a perfect 5 is commensurate with excellent comments I received.”
Applied Measurement Professionals / Company Meeting Chair
“You are a great inspiration to those who think life is too difficult. You have a powerful message that many in today’s world can learn from. For you, It’s not about being a professional athlete, nor the experiences life has dealt you in the past, it’s the future you look forward to and that’s what we all need to do.”
Allied Signal Employee Association / President, Chapter 129, South Bend, IN
“I wanted to thank you for the well-rounded and well received presentation last night. I had one member come up to me and say, ‘This was the first Sports Night talk that I have ever enjoyed, and I’ve been to a few of these.’ Your warm and friendly personality won over all everyone. Unlike most speakers, you mingled with the crowd before dinner and stayed long after the end of the meeting to sign autographs while interacting and responding to the membership.”
Williams Pipeline / Regional Vice President
“The message you delivered was excellent! I lost track of the number of people who took the time to tell me how much they enjoyed your talk. You delivered a very important message about facing life’s challenges in a sincere, yet humorous fashion. Your presentation was very well received and definitely hit home with many in the audience. Ed, I also wanted to thank you for putting on the “Minor League Camp” for our children on Tuesday. My son Casey attended and was still talking about it on the way home Wednesday evening. Your efforts with the children, both at the camp and visiting with them at dinner Monday night was very much appreciated. Your scramble team members have passed on compliments about your play and willingness to have fun on the course. It probably doesn’t hurt that you led your team to victory in the tournament! Thanks again Ed, you did a super job!”
Food for Thought Tour / Program Director
“Thank you for “riding the circuit” with us last week and presenting our Food for Thought Series in the six-city locations. Your energy level was as high for the last presentation as it was for the first. You gave of your time and talent above and beyond anyone I have ever met.”
Goodwill Industries / Employment Skills Training Coordinator
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for speaking at our CPT graduation this past year. The students as well as other guests have continued to rave about how much they enjoyed your presentation and the inspirational message you gave us. I am including a couple of pictures from the graduation. The looks on peoples’ faces tell the story as to how much they were enjoying your talk.”
Vance Publishing / Audience Member Letter
“You spoke yesterday to a group I was in at the Elms Resort. It was for Vance Publishing. You had said that if you could reach or motivate just one person each time you speak, then you did your job. Well, I’m that one person and wanted to let you know. It’s amazing to me how listening to you for an hour just put a whole new perspective on some things in my life. I read the ENTIRE book last night that you gave us- from cover to cover. Needless to say I didn’t get much sleep. But I found it so interesting. I was truly inspired by your message. You are truly a role model and athlete to look up to.”
Prairie View Inc. / Director of Education & Programming
“Our audiences have raved to us how pleased they were with your sharing of our personal story in “Conquering Life’s Curves.” The super message that you brought to our audience was instituted by the passion in your presentation. You are a marvelous “edu-trainer.”
Checkfree / Conference Coordinator
“I cannot thank you enough for your enthusiastic participation at CheckFree’s ACH & SBA User Conference. Our attendees agreed with us that you got our conference off to a great start. The enthusiasm you created carried all of us through the entire conference. Your generosity in joining us for our evening function was especially appreciated by our clients.”
JC Penney Catalog / Center Assistant Manager
“You are truly an “Inspirational Champion” in every sense of the term. The mixture of success and challenges you faced during the recent past and your conquering of the challenges hit home with our management team in Catalog Fulfillment. Many of our associates commented on how motivated they were as a result of hearing your personal testimony. You still carry a big stick…. Keep aiming for the fences.”
Walsworth Publishing Co. / Corporate Vice President
“As we talked before you arrived, the purpose was to help our people understand the effects of change on an organization and motivate them to embrace that change. I can’t tell you how much positive feedback that I have had over the last few days on the manner in which you accomplished that very important task. I think your message is something that any organization would find very timely in this age of change, paradigm shifts, and what have you. One thing I am sure of and that is the 400+ that were on hand left feeling a little better about themselves and prospects for the future. As a side light, Ed, it was also refreshing for all who attended to see that professional athletes can truly be role models. As far as everyone at Walsworth is concerned, there is no better role model than Ed Hearn.”
North Carolina Garage Door Manufacture / Marketing Coordinator
“It is impossible to begin to summarize Ed Hearn’s presentation on a simple review form. His charismatic style, professional yet personable attitude, cooperative bureau and overall inspiring presentation truly made our Annual Managers’ Conference in Kansas City, MO the best we’ve ever had! With our audience containing both males and females, Mr. Hearn’s charisma was cleverly delivered to each and every attendee. Mr. Hearn brought laughter, tears, and excitement to our attendees. His professionalism certainly shone through when he brought his World Series trophy and talked personally with almost every attendee. Hearn went above and beyond our expectations. Ed took pictures with the attendees, autographed the pictures, and returned the pictures so we could distribute to our people before leaving that very same day! Mr. Hearn’s exciting topic of “Conquering Life’s Curves” changed our attendees’ outlooks on life. They now see each day filled with grace and individual importance. With Mr. Hearn’s charisma, professional and personable attitude and inspiring presentation, I am pleased to give Mr. Hearn my highest regards and recommend our “new friend” to every organization who expects the best for their meeting.”
FM Thrope Manufacturing Company / Meeting Coordinator
“I wanted to again thank you for helping to make our Thorco Retreat a tremendous success. Not only was your presentations outstanding, but your willingness to be a part of the entire weekend was a real treat for our people. Your attendance Saturday night at the Jim Stafford Show coupled with playing in our golf outing on Sunday, really allowed our folks to get to know you on a one-on-one basis. It’s not often that these people get to rub shoulders with someone like yourself. They really loved having the chance to take person picture with you and the World Series trophy. Then, when you autographed each one later that night well, that just topped it all off. You’ve spoiled them for any of our future meetings!”
Ulysses Co-Operative Oil and Supply Co. / Operations Manager
“Thanks again for your presentation at our Annual Meeting! Your story of commitment to the achievement of a dream and then of the challenges that followed and your handling of those challenges with the same professionalism that led to your earlier successes was truly an inspiration to all who attended.”
“The Central States Insulation and Abatement Contractors Association would like to extend our warmest thanks to you for joining us for our Annual Fall Conference at the Greenbrier. Your presentation The Winning Edge was very moving and inspirational. Not only did the members enjoy your presentation, but also so did their families. It was very gracious of you to spend the day and evening with our participants. Everyone enjoyed having your company. Making memories is important for our organization. I believe Jim G. will always have a story to tell about playing golf with you and your fishing pole. Mike B. will never forget the opportunities (or lack there of) your World Series ring provided as a “chick magnet”. And I will never forget to turn challenges into championships; it is all about perspective and helping others.”
“Thank you for the super job you did. You gave us so much more than a presentation. It was part entertainment, part enlightenment and totally engrossing. Our attendees found your presentation inspirational and brought us many favorable comments as meetings planners!”
“Ed Hearn’s story is truly inspirational. Ed’s character and faith pulled him through seemingly insurmountable challenges. He is definitely a champion in the game of life.”
“Ed’s presentation was extremely moving and I appreciated his can-do attitude in regard to our scheduling difficulties the day of his program. A real pro! Our members gave him one of the strongest rounds of applause I’ve ever heard at an association meeting.”
“Ed Hearn has taken life’s curves and turned them into a grand slam!”
“Ed spoke at a time when people felt ‘beat up’ and needed a change in direction. Ed’s topic, Reaching for the Future was one that kept us on the edge of our chairs and gave our community the hope that we will survive, that there is no mountain too high to climb or sea too wide to swim. Ed made us realize that we needed to believe in ourselves, reach for our goals and commit to solve the problems at hand. With Ed’s giving us hope and by the grace of God we will be winners-one for all…all for one!”
“Attached are copies of the evaluation sheets from the session “Touching All The Bases”. As you can see by the evaluations, you WOWED them and they felt your session was very worthwhile. Your story and the courageous way you have coped is an inspiration to all of us.”
“Your audience was captivated by the many highs and lows you have experienced in both your personal and professional lives. They were particularly applicable to those in attendance as the nation’s child support enforcement program has undergone many recent changes and innovations. Your focus on dealing with the challenges each of us faces in our work and home lives helped set a wonderful tone for the following day.”
“We really enjoyed your inspirational keynote address at the NACO conference in Omaha last week. It was a pleasure to meet you, Ed. You are a very down-to-earth guy for a WORLD CHAMPION!”
“The standing ovation certainly said it all! The members of our association will now face their personal and professional challenges with a new attitude thanks to the keynote address you delivered. You captured their attention and inspired them like few other speakers have.”
“On behalf of the Nebraska Association of County Officials, I want to express my sincere gratitude to you for opening our 101st annual convention on such an up-lifting and positive note. The address you delivered truly touched the lives of those in the audience and renewed their spirit.”
“Words are just not adequate to express our appreciation to you for your participation in our Executive Appreciation Event. I have heard so many positive comments and everyone loved meeting you and hearing your story. Personally, you gave me the moral support I needed to pull off all the other stuff, and turned the tables on me and made me look good. You were a good sport with the gift bag thing, and many of those present were sure that we had rehearsed the whole thing.”
“Your message was well received by all and made contact with everyone present regardless of background. Your message transcends all boundaries. We all forget from time to time how fortunate we are and how thankful we should be. Plus, giving back to those who need rewards our inner selves in greater ways than riches or materialistic objects. Thank you once again. Besides a good meeting, having you present was fun and I would recommend your presentation to anyone.”
“We thank you for your and efforts to provide a presentation which played a great part in the success of our convention. The hallmark of any good convention is an energetic atmosphere of progress and achievement. Your presentation was the cornerstone of an outstanding investment for all who attended.”
“Here is your book that you left as a sample last week at the Magic Convention. I have to tell ya — I read it in two days, while I was sitting at the registration desk. I really wish I would have gotten to listen to more of your talk, EVERYONE RAVED AND RAVED.”
“I am so grateful to those who so highly recommended you to me. Ed, I have heard many presentations followed by a polite applause, but agree with our audience and their enthusiastic standing ovation at the conclusion of your remarks.”
“Thank you so very much for taking valuable time and enduring some considerable inconveniences to be a major and significant part of our FROM THE LAND OF KANSAS Sales and Marketing Conference. From a personal view point, and more importantly, in speaking with several of our attendees, we found your presentation to be tailor-made for our audience. In some cases, you caused a possible turning point in their respective business ventures as a direct result of your generous sharing of experiences.”
“It was an honor to have you with us during our National Spring Meetings. The gift you gave us with your inspiring words of courage and faith, coupled with your spirit for living a fulfilling life in the face of triumph or adversity, is one that will be long remembered and reflected upon. We salute you not only as a champion of baseball, but one of family values, and allegiance to God, your fellow man, and country. Your life has truly been one of service and commitment, and I am sure you will be eternally one day with the words, “Well Done, My Good and Faithful Servant.”
“Our attendees rated your opening keynote as SUPERIOR from all perspectives. Your remarks were well constructed and on-target for setting the pace for the remainder of the conference. Oftentimes persons in public safety communications are the unsung heroes of events that occur which require the intervention of emergency responders. Although we recognize our contributions as a team effort, it is always good to have those feelings of appreciation reinforced by others. Your personal experiences were insightful and constructive to that which motivates persons to persevere and continue our efforts, even through the view ahead may look gray. Thanks for the rays of sunshine you spread among us in giving of your time and talents. It is obvious that you have many ‘home runs’ such as these yet to share.”
“Thank you for being a perfect fit for our Pro-Am Charity Banquet. You combined self-effacing humor embedded with lessons for living life in a way that emphasized the servant-heart attitude was the perfect message for our sponsors to hear.”
“I just wanted to let you know what a terrific job you did for us at the VSR National Conference in Overland Park, Kansas. The feedback we received from the representatives was fantastic. Thank you so much for being so creative and entertaining along with sending a powerful message at the same time to the audience”.
“Your speech was not only motivating, but your message of overcoming obstacles and placing other’s needs ahead of your own really ‘hit home’ with each of us. We will be recommending you as a guest speaker to other departments in our company.”
“Your presentation was a resounding hit with League members and struck a chord with them that most speakers don’t reach. You are an inspiration in every sense of the word. Your willingness to do the little extras, like the photos with your World Series Trophy and help with our golf tournament, truly enhanced our conference in a unique way. We appreciate your down to earth, yet professional, approach.”
“From all the comments I heard plus asking about ten individuals for their specific reactions to your talk, I came up with almost all the same answers – ‘a very inspiring, motivating, and challenging hour done tactfully.’ Your talk hit the spot and we accomplished what we set out to do. Thank you for putting some inspiration into our lives.”
“Thank you for speaking at the EBPA Seminar in Kansas City today. Your story and perspective of life and the financial services industry is right on target. In encouraging us to ‘look ourselves in the mirror’ you left us with a great personal AND professional challenge.”
“Your message you send to insurance agents regarding the important and crucial nature of our careers mid the need to reach out to our friends and neighbors to protect them through our sales activities left a lasting impression. It is unfortunate your personal experience with your health taught you the importance and fragile nature of insurability. Your description of the challenges you have faced could have been depressing; however, I found your approach to the subject to be uplifting and inspiring.”
“So many times we get caught up in our day-to-day activities, but Ed’s message sheds a wonderful light on the truly important aspects of daily life.”
“I have been to, over the last 55 years, a countless number of seminars, professional association conferences, and local, state, and national company sales meetings. At these meetings, I have been privileged to hear some of the greatest motivational and technical speakers of our time, yet never have I heard a more powerful presentation than I did from you last Friday at our Association of Life Underwriters meeting. It was absolutely the most wonderful presentation I have ever heard.”
“Your heartfelt presentation was one of the strongest and most sincere I have ever heard. To endure the challenges you have faced in the past years, yet be able to share them intimately with humor and grace was very moving and memorable. You are a must for any company or group who is interested in learning from a truly inspirational person, about facing challenges and meeting them with success.”
“First of all, I wanted to send along my sincere “thanks” for a wonderful presentation. Later that day, I overheard some of the females comment that they thought it was going to be another one of those “dumb jock’ speeches, but once you got to your message, they really began to pay attention. We received many comments about how inspirational the message was and I’d like to think we accomplished our goal. We really appreciate your a your creativeness in incorporating the accident reconstruction into your program.”
“On behalf of all our Associates, I want to thank you for the tremendous, heart filled message that you shared with us on Tuesday. I had an incredible amount of feedback regarding our meeting, ALL of which was extremely complimentary toward you. Ed, your personal story and message cuts right to the core of what our business is all about and was a true inspiration to our people.”
“I wanted to thank you again for your presentation at the Lake Meeting. It was exactly what I wanted you to do. As you did I’m sure, I had many, many comments on the great job you did for us.”
“I just wanted to take this opportunity to tell you that everyone I have spoken to has mentioned how wonderful you were (even the Red Sox fans)! It’s not often we have the chance to hear a speaker of your caliber.”
“I don’t think I need to tell you how much we appreciated your contribution to our meeting. You could obviously tell by the audience’s reaction at the conclusion. I truly would enjoy spending the entire afternoon listening to you and your remarkable life experiences.”
“I left the meeting and went straight to an appointment and when I returned to my office later that afternoon I had already received four positive phone calls from our people commenting on your presentation. Before the week was up I received more than ten phone calls or messages letting me know how much our folks appreciated your speech. People were still talking about it when we met the following meeting. As I finish up my year as program chairman I was thrilled to have you attend our group and share your inspirational story. I must agree with our membership when I say you have been the most motivational speaker we have ever been privileged to listen to.”
“Your presentation was one of the highlights of our meetings. The personal experience of not being able to get the very insurance products that are the backbone of our industry makes you the perfect fit for any financial services related organization. It is a story that really opens the eyes of those in our business and brings a challenging wake up call to the values of the work we do as insurance professionals.”
“When Pioneer offered to bring in a motivational speaker to our meeting, I thought it would be a glib speaker talking about selling with more stories about what others had done. Never did I expect to meet a young man whose dreams were shattered just as he had attained them. Yet, with all the adversity you have faced since that point in time, you endure to help others face their own challenges in life and put it all in perspective. Thank you from our entire group of agents. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute with you. I know I’ll never forget you. You will always be hitting home runs in life. Also, I will be informing all of our other Regional Directors of the fabulous speaker I have discovered.”
“I personally enjoyed meeting you and your presentation was an inspiration to all of us. The feedback from our attendees has been very positive and I know they enjoyed all the time you spent with them at the lunch and dinner functions. And, John Terrenzi, our VP of Operations had a BLAST having the opportunity to play golf with you. You went way beyond the call of duty for us. THANKS SO MUCH!”
“My husband and I were at the luncheon given by Merrill Lynch this past Tuesday in Greensboro, NC to our annual golf tournament. We didn’t get a chance to speak to you afterwards¼the line was too long and my husband going back to work. I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how much we enjoyed listening to you and hearing what you had to say. You truly are an inspiration. My husband is already reading your book and I intend to do the same. It was amazing how you came to meet your wife! It’s so cool to see God’s plan unfold. Thanks for inspiring us and reminding us to stop and smell the roses.”
“Ed Hearn speaks from the heart and carries a powerful message. He is a champion in every way – whether on the field or off.”
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center – The Anderson Network / Director
“What a gift you are! Your time with us and your keynote presentation at the “Living Fully With Cancer” patient conference are gifts to us that just keep on giving! Your presentation was inspiring, hopeful and evocative. It certainly touched the hearts and minds of every one in the audience and helped quench the hunger so many have to find ways of coping and just plain living through difficult times. And, what is so outstanding about you is that you do this certainly through your messages and talks, but as importantly, through just being YOU. You spent time mingling and talking with individuals throughout the conference, took part in the Authors Reception, laughed, cried and learned with all of us. You, unlike many other speakers, opened yourself up to all that surrounded you throughout the conference. You are just so real and genuine. I can’t tell you what a powerful impact that makes with everyone. Don’t ever change that about you.”
National Kidney Foundation M.D. / National Chairman
“Upon reflecting over the past year in the life of the National Kidney Foundation, my thoughts went back to the Foundation’s Annual Meeting in New Orleans. Certainly one of the high points of that experience for all of the several thousand participants was your keynote address. Your personal story serves as an inspiration to all of us and the humor you shared gave everyone a lift in spirit. Your contributions of time, preparation and your personal style helped ensure the high quality of this, our most important event of the year.”
Olathe Medical Center /V. P. / Nursing
“Thanks so much for your motivating talk to our management and supervisor personnel. You did a super job, as usual!”
Oregon Arthritis Foundation / Assistant To The Director
“The participants appreciated your candor and felt your warmth come through. As well, your use of humor was an effective method the audience truly appreciated.”
Johnson County Health Department / Director, Health Education
“In addition to the extremely positive evaluations, I’ve received several phone calls from participants stating that your presentation alone made this our best School Nurse Workshop ever.”
Healthcare Financial Management Association / Treasurer
“Thanks so much for sharing your inspiring story with us, spending an extra day to go fishing with our people and just plain making our conference special (and all for a very reasonable fee most speakers would have charged us an arm and a leg to do the extra things you did! Plus, on a personal note, I had pretty much given up on Major League Baseball due to strikes, salaries, etc., but hearing you brought back great memories of the time I was a big fan of the game. Thanks!”
King’s Daughters’ Health Foundation / Executive Director
“I was very pleased to see such an excellent turn out to recognize our Heritage Society members and share your story of Conquering Life’s Curves. Your unforgettable message touched many in the audience and encouraged them in their daily lives. It is individuals like you that help the Health Foundation reach out to our donors and meet our goals to enhance and improve the health and quality of life in our community. I have also received numerous positive compliments from patients who viewed your presentation on our closed circuit program.”
Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. / Executive Director
“What can I say? You are simply great! You were the one everyone was talking about. You made our event!”
Covenant Health Systems / CME Attendee Evaluation Form
”Ed Hearn was AWESOME! Please bring him back every year! He has A TERRIFIC, EYE-OPENING PERSPECTIVE we all need in these times of great change, challenge, and adversity.”
Medimmune Transplant Coordinator’s Conference / Transplant Coordinator
“I heard many great comments on your talk, Ed. People liked how you personalized your talk. You really do a good job speaking. You are funny and the stories are great. I loved the one about you strutting around in your birthday suit in the locker room only to find a female sports reporter around the corner. It is very humbling to listen to a real patient’s life story, and I certainly felt humbled listening to you. A chronic disease or condition certainly changes the direction of one’s life, and you two have made something good out of a less than desirable situation.”
The Gift Of Life Transplant House / Executive Director
“Thank you for bringing your most inspiring message on the occasion of the 11th anniversary golf benefit of the Gift of Life Transplant House. You have made this day VERY SPECIAL. You have shown us that in a very paradoxical way, pain may point the way toward a greater wholeness and become a potent force in the healing of this suffering. Life usually offers us far more than our biases and preferences will allow us to have. Beyond comfort lie grace, mystery, and adventure. You have shown us that we may need to let go of our beliefs and ideas about life in order to have life. Thank you for your goodness and generosity, time and talent. Today, you have touched many lives. You have shown us how to embrace life.”
Health Partnership of PBC / Chairman, Speaker Search Committee
“Your presentation was entertaining and quite thought provoking. Your personal experience with the health care system,-both good and bad, helps “put a face” to the issues currently being debated across the country. Numerous members of the audience commented on the enthusiasm you continue to demonstrate in spite of on going challenges. Your appeal as a former professional athlete is a wonderfully demonstrated through your courage and winning attitude.”
Shawnee Mission Medical Center Foundation / Program Chair
“Beyond the wonderful presentation you gave, we also greatly appreciated all your great ideas and suggestions for the auction items, all the autographs and just plain going beyond what we ever expected.”
Audience Member Letter
“I think you are an amazing man and a true inspiration. Your positive attitude in the face of medical issues and life’s troubles is a definite inspiration to me. Thank you for providing such a positive message. I am a cancer survivor, 5 years in July. I had a tough time adjusting after my treatment and still have trouble finding “normal.” Thank you for your help.”
Indian River Community College / Vice President, Chairman
“Thank you for joining us at Indian River Community College and providing a highly stimulating and motivational presentation. The diverse group you addressed consisting of students, faculty, administration, and support personnel were obviously engaged and positively impacted! Ed, you were and always will be an inspiration and a role model for our student body. Your approach to deal with life’s curves certainly “hit a home run” with the audience. Furthermore, as an avid baseball fan, I truly wish that more players currently in Major League Baseball would reflect your commitment and dedication to serving their fans and the community. Your sensitivity to the needs of young people is apparent. Too frequently, contemporary ballplayers would rather avoid their young fans rather than share a kind word and perhaps an autograph. We admire the manner in which you, not only spoke to us, but more importantly, the way you conducted yourself as a true professional, conqueror and role model.”
Virginia Intermont College / Chaplain & Program Coordinator
“I cannot thank you enough for the superb job you did with the Staley Lecture Series, despite much discomfort with regard to your health. Many were touched deeply and I’m sure you’ve left a lasting impact on our campus.”
Kansas State University / K.S.U. President
“I was delighted to meet you at the Kansas 4-H Discovery Days. I just returned from the Opening Assembly. I am very impressed with your heart, determination, and will to do well. I was able to listen to the first 15 minutes of your presentation. It is excellent. It is a message that young people everywhere should hear. More than anything else from a person like you, people of all ages will learn never to give up, to be confident, to enjoy every day, and to have a caring attitude.”
Wichita Collegiate School / Councilor, Program Chair
“Each time that I engage a speaker I have never heard, I enter into that particular presentation with great trepidation. There is no more unforgiving, or captivated, group than 389 middle and upper school students. However, two months later our students are still talking about your presentation. They remember not only what you had to say but also the personable and approachable manner in which you presented. You have a wonderful ability to mix entertainment, insight and inspiration in your very personal, but universally applicable, message. Your presentation cut right to the core of the many temptations facing students today. I also appreciate the time that you spent after your presentation in talking to our students, well as autographing baseballs, cards and other miscellany.”
UMKC Cares For Kids / Program Director
“Thank you for contributing to the success of our program with your outstanding presentations! We appreciate your so generously giving of your time and talent to help elevate our youth beyond even their own expectations. The feedback has been tremendous and the youth are still talking about their opportunity to meet you, try on your World Series ring and have their picture taken with your trophy! I believe that with your help, we are truly making a difference. You are an exemplary role model with a great heart and again we thank you for being who you are and willing to share it with our youth.”
Clay Center School District / Program Coordinator
“You were right on the mark with your program today regarding the morality of our country today. Our teachers were buzzing about the presentation today and surely you not on entertained them, but you challenged each of them to personally evaluate the impacts they are having on our children.”
Blue Valley School District / Staff Development Council
“Everyone at our Blue Valley Classified Personnel Professional Staff Development Day REALLY enjoyed your presentation. Your mix of humor, content and heartfelt delivery brought NUMEROUS very positive comments. Continue your work as an advocate for championship living.”
Boys & Girls Club / Executive Director
“Thanks so much for the time you spent with our children last week. They need the kind of words and encouragement that men like you can give. Your talk was right on target, not only for them, but the adults in attendance as well.”
Boy Scouts of America / Troop Leader
“Ed, you opened your talk by saying you were diverging from the requested topic. I think, however, that your talk to the boys not only addressed the subject of the topic, but the intent of not only the topic but the program overall. You spoke directly to them in language they understood. Brad talked about what he heard several times while getting ready for bed. I’d say you called a “perfect game” for us.”
Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association / Youth Programming Director
“Our event was an overwhelming success, due in large part to your hard work, patience and willingness to work with the youth in the area. All of the sponsors have passed along glowing comments about Saturday, and many parents have made it a point to personally ask us to pass along their sincerest thanks for providing their children with a wonderful experience.”
Building Bridges… School To Work Program – Clarksville, Arkansas / Committee Chairman
“The Building Bridges School To Work Committee would like to extend our appreciation to you on the outstanding job you did. Directing and shaping the future for our children is of utmost importance to this committee. It is clear by your presentation that you share our philosophy. The students thoroughly enjoyed your style and found the topic not only interesting but entertaining. Again, thank you for an outstanding and inspiring job.”
Kansas FFA Association / Meeting Coordinator
“It was super working with you! I personally appreciated your concern to meet our association’s mission and needs. The students also enjoyed all the time you spent with them before and after the program. It was a real thrill for them to get to see the World Series trophy and hold your championship ring. Again, thanks for being someone our youth can really look up to.”
Extension 4-H And Other Youth / Associate Extension Specialist 4-H Events Coordinator
“The 4-H members, leaders and agents in the audience thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. Your talk was entertaining, challenging and thought provoking. As a youth professional, I appreciated the way that you “targeted” your talk to meet the goals and expectations of our 4-H Discovery Days conference. I know that it is very difficult to speak to a youth audience, but you were able to establish a rapport with our delegates and hold their attention.”
Pizza Hut Youth Baseball Clinic / Clinic Participant’s Father
“Thank you one and all for your devotion to today’s youth. It is so refreshing to see that there are those who truly care. At the end, Ed Hearn shared with an inspiring passion how vital it is for youths to look to role models, preachers, teachers and parents for the successes strived for in life. AMEN. We (my son and I) will bring the lessons of skill builders back to our community and share those. As well as carryout these philosophies from the heart testified at the clinic.”
WOR – NYC News Radio AM55 / NYC Radio Talk Show Host
“Aaron….as I mentioned on your voice mail, Ed Hearn was a big draw on the air—-the guy should be a broadcaster—-he’s as quick with the quips as I am. Keep those sports interviews and books coming—–I had another ten requests for Ed’s time on air after he left. The books are grrreat giveaways for trivia and obviously it’s a nice two way street.”
WION – Michigan News Radio / WION Sports Director
“I don’t even know where to begin with my thanks to you for taking the time out of your day to stop by the WION Locker Room. But, however I may get this across to you- thank you so much for making the Locker Room a HUGE success on August 9. I really didn’t know what a great show we had until I got to the studios on Monday morning to do the morning show. The notes were here, congratulating me on a great show. You touched the hearts of people in this area… folks that don’t even like sports were amazed. One particular note was on my desk saying “Tony, you’ve outdone yourself on this one!! What a story and a man with a heart of steel!”
Audience Member Email
“You are a sensational person with a tremendous amount of energy. You really added a lot of new fans to your list from our conference!”
Audience Member Letter
“I wanted to let you know that during my stay at the Hospital, I had the baseball that you signed for me right on the counter, so I could see it and remember that I was not alone in this fight. Now remember, I am here for you too. I may not be as famous as you are, but you can consider me a friend, and friends help friends!! The last thing that I told my wife before going into the operating room was, that I loved her, and “I am going to swing for the fences”. Where did I get that from my friend? You did make a difference. I thank you for that.”
Audience Member Letter
“You are one courageous dude! When I look at all you have endured the past ten years, what I have to do doesn’t seem all that bad. I’ll say a few extra prayers for you in hope that your kidney will start functioning soon. You’re an inspiration to me and others like me that have to endure this ordeal on a daily basis. God has chosen you, Ed, to shoulder the burden and give others hope. Keep up the good work.”
Audience Member Letter
“I would like to thank you for the speech that you had given to the Pillsbury plant in Joplin. I very much appreciated your candidness and your way of speaking. The words that you used really hit home in an area in my life that not many know about… Well, because of this problem I have been going around on a self-pity circuit wandering why GOD would do something like this too me of all people. It gives me great pleasure to tell you that with your words that day a major point was driven home that I had forgotten years ago. THANK YOU very, very much for being you, for you have given me a new lease on life.”
Audience Member Letter
“I’m not sure if I can even put in words how inspirational your book is. You are a very special person. Your story made me laugh and cry and I wish there would be more men like you around. The man I was married to was more interested in gambling and his buddies. You are a very strong man, I believe it has to do with your wonderful upbringing; most men wouldn’t have made it through. I have asked my oldest son to do me one favor and that is to read your book. I wish there would be enough hours in the day that you could talk at all junior and senior highs. Kids today in my opinion need to hear from someone like you. Kids think of people like you as a celebrity that you don’t go through heartache. Thanks Ed for making me think twice about life and being thankful for my kids and that we’re all healthy.”
Audience Member Email
“I just want you to know that your speech was truly motivating and God has given you a special gift to share with others”
Audience Member Email
“I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know I really enjoyed your talk. I found your story inspirational and think very highly of what you’re doing with your life. You’ve got a great attitude and are blessed with true perspective. Also wanted to let you know, I remember you talking about recognizing whether you’ve connected with someone, knowing when your story and approach to life has inspired someone. Well, in case you missed it, I feel like l’m one of those people.”
Audience Member Letter
“Thanks for your inspiring words at the conference last week. I not only enjoyed your presentation, but have already had the opportunity to apply the principles you shared and am better off for doing so. We never know where to focus out thoughts and efforts until someone who has experienced more than us helps us see what is important.”
Audience Member Letter
“What an inspiration that you would take the night before your kidney transplant to encourage others to press on and to give hope to those who might be discouraged!”
Letter to the Editor
“You are truly an inspiring person. It’s great to see Kansas City be full of hero’s (unlike the headlines of the Star paper).”
Audience Member / Book Reader Letter
“It was great meeting you at our convention. You certainly through me a life line at a time when I was drowning. Your words touched me in ways you can’t imagine. And now, in the process of reading your book, I’ve found great comfort and encouragement in the words you’ve written. I have found the courage to go on and face my problems with the courage you shown me.”
Book Reader’s Letter
“You, having been to the highs and lows make it easy to realize how much you must add to peoples lives that you come in contact with, with your natural understanding and love of God. The book read very easy. Each page having to be turned to read on. No chance of putting it down ’till the end.”
Catholic Priest Received Ed’s Book From One Of His Parishioners
“In a day when sports figures are treated as heroes as they spit on umpires, it is refreshing to read a book such as Conquering Life’s Curves. I’m not usually into sports books, but it was given to me at Christmas and I started reading immediately. This book is more than a sports book. It is a story of hope. It is a story that inspires love. It is also a book that inspires homilies. As I was preparing a New Year’s homily using the image of Janus — the two-image of Janus as “an excellent role model for us as we look at handling our past failures.” As a basis for another homily, I used his chapter which deals with his “3-D World: Darkness, Despair, and Doubt.”
Audience Member Letter
“Thank you so much for having the courage and faith to conquer the ‘curve balls’ in your life! I’m sure you receive thousands of letters on ways you’ve touched and inspired so many people. I don’t know what it is, but this morning when I saw you at the airport I felt so much emotion! You gave gifts of inspiration when you talked last night—our talk this morning before getting on the plane really meant a lot to me. You are an incredible person. Thank you for sharing yourself with others. Thank you for sharing your testimony with me this morning. You have a very special mission in this life.”
A Thankful Mom
“I’m not sure if I can even put in words how inspirational your book is. You are a very special person. Your story made me laugh and cry. You are a very strong man, I believe it has to do with your wonderful upbringing; most men wouldn’t have made it through. I wish there would be enough hours in the day that you could talk at all junior and senior highs; kids today need to hear from someone like you. I have asked my oldest son to do me one favor and that is to read your book. Thanks Ed for making me think twice about life and to be thankful for my kids and that we’re all healthy.”
Rodney T. Caniglia, M.D.
“I just read your book- it was awesome! There are few people who have met the challenges that you have. There are fewer that have turned them into positive enhancing work. You are truly a difference maker!! Keep telling your story as it is definitely a story worth telling!”
Book Reader from New York
“All I can say is *WOW*. I had known facts here and there about what you went through after 1986, but reading your book totally blew me away. And I’m not just saying that! I feel like I’ve known you all my life after reading how each time you seemed to reach the unreachable, life dealt you ANOTHER incredibly horrible blow. Your book is a valuable part of my collection now, because not only is it in my room, but I will be carrying your book around in my heart and mind as I go through life, thinking back to the times seemed so bleak for you, but with your heart, will, and determination, you rose to the occasion each and every time. You are the true definition of a role model.”
Book Reader from Kansas City
“Life does throw curve balls but it’s not the curves that are harmful…it’s how we react and handle them that count and you have handled the curves better than anyone could hope. You are an inspiration to me. Your book will always be a reminder of your courage!”
Book Reader from Vermont
“I sat down and finally started your book two nights ago. To say the least, it dragged me in and wouldn’t let me go. I finished it about 8pm last night. Upon finishing it, I began to reflect about my life. To say the least I find there are times where I have self pity trips, there are times where I to feel like life was worthless. But after reading about your life, and all the “Inside Pitch” chapters, I saw life from a different light. It truly is something sacred and wonderful. It’s kind of like the movie Forrest Gump, “Life is like a Box of Chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.” I truly had a new appreciation for everything in my life, family, friends, my daughter Ashley, but most of all, myself. As a new year’s resolution, I have decided to eat better, and work out on a more regular basis. And as a side, I have been meaning to take my 89 year old grandfather to a Boston Celtics game. What has been stopping me, I don’t know. It’s time to stop procrastinating, and take hold of the opportunity. I want to thank you for this inspiring story. I think it will touch a lot of lives, as it did mine. You have a friend in Vermont!”
Book Reader from New Jersey
“I just finished reading your book tonight that my father-in-law recently brought back from his business trip out west. I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for being such a wonderful person. Especially in a society that tends to focus on negative images, it’s comforting to find people who give their undivided love and devotion to making this crazy world a better place.”
Book Reader from Maryland
“I have been truly blessed by reading your story. It is definitely giving me insight on my life as a new teacher, new father and dedicated husband of 3 1/2 years. I hope that I can also make an impact on many lives as you have done with yours. Thank you for sharing your heart and soul with me and the rest of the world. We need more people like you influencing today’s society.”
Radio Listener from Kansas City
“You may not remember but you helped me out a couple of years ago and I’ve never forgotten your generosity and kindness. I heard you on the Mike Murphy show this morning and was happy to hear you are doing OK. I know you have had a tough time and faced many challenges. I think this is what God wants from you. To be an inspiration to others and you do it so well. Given the terrible things going on in the corporate world, your book should be required reading for anyone who runs a company.”
Book Reader from Chicago
“I was real compelled by what you had to say to Mr. Barr (Radio Sports Talk Show host), talking about how baseball is just a small thing in life, compared to other things. It made me realize how true that is, and how wrapped up I am in sports, forgetting about the more important things. I instantly ordered your book soon after that, and was thrilled when I got it, and you had written “David – Keep swinging for the fences!” Your book has been like a bible to me, it’s changed the way I look at things in life and think, and it’s better than any other auto-biography I have ever read. .I like the way you talked about life with baseball, and loved the messages you had to say at the end of each chapter. The one about what seeds you are leaving along your life is my favorite one, and that message inspired me a lot! I look at you and it’s easy for me to see why you are my biggest idol right now, and hopefully for others as well. You are a battler, and I am so impressed and inspired by you, I seriously can’t describe it. You will ALWAYS be my idol!”
Book Reader from Leawood, KS
“It’s midnight and I just finished reading your wonderful book. I’m sitting here with tears in my eyes and a smile in my heart. You took my hand and heart and led me down the path of your remarkable life! Everyone should read your book to learn the true meaning of faith, love and tenacity. It has been said that, “Truth is stranger than fiction” — you are greater than any fictional character I have ever read about. You are a real life “Hero” and “Champion!!”
Book Reader from New York
“I am sitting here at the Dallas airport Friday’s thinking about the book I just read on the way here from NY (Conquering Life’s Curves! I’ve read a lot of books by ballplayers, but never read one that put me on such an emotional roller coaster ride as yours did. Your story is nothing less than an inspiration (to anyone!) and incredibly heart warming. I don’t feel sorry for you at all. I feel disappointed that I’m not more like you. You had an effect on me. It’s not going to be easy for me to go through the rest of my life without thinking about all the values you reported in your book. I wish you were here sitting next to me so I could hug you and tell you how much your story meant to me. Thank you again.”
Book Reader from Missouri
“The purpose of me relating my story to you is just to let you know that while I was laid up in the hospital for five days, the two things that kept me going were: 1) a renewed faith in the Lord (while I was lying there I believe the Lord humbled me) and 2) having your book Conquering Life’s Curves at my bedside. Life had thrown me a curve and renewed my faith in the Lord and the inspirational message of your book helped me through it all.”
Defining Excerpts
“What they actually did matters more than what they said.” – Kenneth Eade
• You’ve spoiled them for any of our future meetings! They really loved having the chance to take personal picture with you and the World Series trophy. Then, when you autographed each one later that night well, that just topped it all off.
• He gets to know his audience before he speaks and makes each one feel they are the most important person there.
• Your warm and friendly personality won over all everyone. Unlike most speakers, you mingled with the crowd before dinner and stayed long after the end of the meeting.
• He eagerly participated in additional activities with our conventioneers!
• His professionalism certainly shone through when he brought his World Series trophy and talked personally with almost every attendee. Hearn went above and beyond our expectations. Ed took pictures with the attendees, autographed the pictures, and returned the pictures so we could distribute to our people before leaving that very same day! Unheard of!
• Not only was your presentations outstanding, but your willingness to be a part of the entire weekend was a real treat for our people. Your attendance Saturday night at the Jim Stafford Show coupled with playing in our golf outing on Sunday, really allowed our folks to get to know you on a one-on-one basis. It’s not often that these people get to rub shoulders with someone like yourself.
• It was very gracious of you to spend the day and evening with our participants. Everyone enjoyed having your company. Making memories is important for our organization.
• You, unlike many other speakers, opened yourself up to all that surrounded you throughout the conference. You are just so real and genuine. I can’t tell you what a powerful impact that had on everyone.
• The students also enjoyed all the time you spent with them before and after the program. It was a real thrill for them to get to see the World Series trophy and hold your championship ring.
• We certainly appreciate the time that you spent after your presentation in talking to our students.
• Even the women thought it was the best so far (for us, this is a first – our ladies never like speakers from the sports world)!
• Your willingness to sign autographs while interacting and responding to the membership.
“To assess the quality of thoughts of people, don’t listen to their words, but watch their actions.” – Amit Kalantri
• You gave of your time and talent above and beyond anyone I have ever met.
• You went way beyond the call of duty for us.
• You walked your talk by spending an extra day to go fishing with our people and just plain making our conference special (and all for a very reasonable fee most speakers would have charged us an arm and a leg to do the extra things you did!
• Your contributions of time, preparation and your personal style helped ensure the high quality of this, our most important event of the year.
• It was just plain going beyond what we ever expected.
• Your efforts reflected your commitment and dedication to serving to others.
• We’ve never forgotten your generosity and kindness.
• It was super working with you! I personally appreciated your concern to meet our association’s mission and needs.
• As a youth professional, I appreciated the way that you “targeted” your talk to meet the goals and expectations of our 4-H Discovery Days conference.
• Your generosity in joining us for our evening function was especially appreciated by our clients.
• We’ve never forgotten your generosity and kindness.
“Let men see a real man who lives as he was meant to live.” – Marcus Aurelius
• You are truly someone sacred and wonderful.
• What a story and a man with a heart of steel!
• You are an incredible person. You have a very special mission in this life.
• Your sensitivity to the needs of young people was apparent.
• Thank you for your goodness and generosity, time and talent.
• Truly an inspiring person with a great heart and an exemplary role model.
• You are the true definition of a role model. A man who truly makes a difference
• We salute you for your hard work, patience and willingness to work with the youth in the area
• Your appeal as a former professional athlete is a wonderfully demonstrated through your courage and winning attitude.
• You an amazing man and a true inspiration. Your positive attitude radiates out onto everyone around you.
• Especially in a society that tends to focus on negative images, it’s comforting to find people who give their undivided love and devotion to making this crazy world a better place.
• You are an incredible person who imparts wonderful gifts of inspiration…you share yourself with others with such openness and wisdom. You have a very special mission in this life.
• I found your story inspirational and think very highly of what you’re doing with your life. You’ve got a great attitude and are blessed with true perspective. You did make a difference.
• Ed was so professional, had great content, great rapport with the audience and was so very, very personable.
• Ed Hearn is a sensational person with a tremendous amount of energy!
• I think this is what God wants from you. To be an inspiration to others and you do it so well.
• God has chosen you, Ed, to shoulder the burden and give others hope.
• We admire the manner in which you, not only spoke to us, but more importantly, the way you conducted yourself as a true professional, conqueror and role model. He is a Champion, a Hero, and a role model for all of us living this life and facing its challenges head on.
“Think lovingly, speak lovingly, act lovingly, and every need shall be supplied.” – James Allen
• At no other time have I seen such a thought provoking, inspirational message delivered with such charisma.
• Your personal story serves as an inspiration to all of us and the humor you shared gave everyone a lift in spirit.
• Ed Hearn speaks from the heart and carries a powerful message.
• This guy should be a broadcaster—he’s as quick with the quips as any improve comedian I ever heard!
• Your words filled us with feelings, thoughts, and inspiration. By far, the strongest motivational speaker to have addressed our people.
• Your message and delivery penetrated deeply and you’ve left a lasting impact on our campus.
• Your words are so deeply profound and meaningful… you are so inspiring and incredibly moving.
• They enjoyed his humor but take his message seriously.
• Certainly the children will remember the funny stories you told, but deep inside, they will remember the valuable lessons for life that every story embraced. It was teaching at its best.
• You were very entertaining, challenging and thought provoking.
• It is very difficult to speak to a youth audience of this size, but you were able to establish a rapport with our delegates and hold their attention.
• I so appreciated your candor and felt your warmth come through. As well, your use of humor was an effective method the audience truly appreciated.
• I loved the personable and approachable manner in which you presented. You have a wonderful ability to mix entertainment, insight and inspiration in your very personal, but universally applicable, message.
• You spoke directly to them in language they understood.
• He delivered in a sincere, yet humorous fashion.
• Your energy level was as high for the last presentation as it was for the first.
• Your enthusiasm you created carried all of us through the entire conference.
• We thoroughly enjoyed your approach and found the topic not only interesting but entertaining. Again, thank you for an outstanding and inspiring job.
• You combined self-effacing humor embedded with lessons for living life in a way that emphasized the servant-heart attitude was the perfect message for our sponsors to hear.
• You share your life experiences in such an entertaining and inspirational way it captivates the listener to stop and think about what path his or her life is on.
“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” – Jackie Robinson
• You’ve changed the way I think and how I look at things in life.
• You left our people on such a high they didn’t even flinch when we announced this year’s lofty sales goals. They were ready to go!
• Through you, I saw life from a different light.
• You have given me a new lease on life.
• You certainly threw me a life line at a time when I was drowning. Your words touched me in ways you can’t imagine.
• Today, you have touched many lives. You have shown us how to embrace life.
• You touched the hearts of people in this area… folks that don’t even like sports were amazed.
• You left our people on such a high they didn’t even flinch when we announced this year’s lofty sales goals. “They were ready to go.
• In just one hour you woke me up & I immediately began to see life in a different light. You are truly something sacred and wonderful.
• You certainly through me a life line at a time when I was drowning. Your words touched me in ways you can’t imagine. I have found the courage to go on and face my problems with the courage you’ve shown me.
• THANK YOU very, very much for being you, for you have given me a new lease on life.
• His enthusiasm and motivation inspires youth into action.
Celebrity Chatter!
“It is really exciting to know a man like Ed Hearn – a former MLB player whose head is squarely placed upon his shoulders and who is striving to make a positive difference in the lives of all he meets.”
Zig Ziglar, Motivational Speaker
“Conquering Life’s Curves is no fiction. It’s a hard-hitting tale of Ed’s struggles in and out of the game. It’ll make you laugh and it’ll make you cry. This is a story about the best kind of comeback. Ed has come full circle from a man who almost lost his life to man who now empowers lives.”
George Brett, MLB Hall of Fame
“Ed has my deepest respect. Few men have faced life’s challenges with such courage and grace. We can all learn greatly from him. He has a genuine desire to lift others to the top of life’s mountain.”
Fred Wilpon, Former NY Mets Owner
“Ed’s story is one of courage, inspiration and motivation. His climb to the big leagues prepared him for the ‘Biggest Game’ involving all of us…life. Ed Hearn is not only a winner but someone who serves as a role model by being one of life’s champions.”
Steve Palermo, MLB Executive Council
“We are told in Scripture that if we love the Lord, whatever happens will turn out for the good. Ed Hearn’s life is a great example of this truth. His message is one we all need to hear.”
Bobby Bowden, Hall of Fame Coach
“Sports fans need a program to tell who the real heroes are. Look no further than Ed. From the corporate executive to the young high school athlete, Conquering Life’s Curves will have a heartwarming impact on the way individuals view life and the challenges we all face.”