I am the guy who once said it couldn't be done, only to go and do it. Most recently, I ran the San Diego Marathon after telling myself eight years ago that I couldn't do it. Well, I did. That was the birth of Life Laugh Play Dream Coaching (LiveLaughPlayDream.com).

I make my home in New York City, where I operate my training and coaching company. Through all my experiences, I have come to believe that each of us has the ability to overcome any obstacle we encounter; in addition to having a positive impact on those around us. I have spent the last ten years volunteering for community groups, working in politics and the non-profit sector, and currently spend my time consulting companies on their social media tactics and execution. When I was 18, I ran for mayor of Mason City, Iowa, a town of 30,000. The campaign propelled me into the national spotlight. I finished third, but proclaimed on election night that it had been a victory. I hold a degree in public relations and have written one book, Anything is Possible.

Richard Dedor

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