Danielle Fisher Sets Mountain Climbing Record
Danielle Fisher recently climbed to the top of Mt. Everest, an accomplishment that made her the youngest person to scale the highest mountains on each of the seven continents. At 20 years of age she took the record from Britton Keeshan (age 22) who climbed the Seven Summits last year. The youngest woman to complete all seven climbs before Danielle was 33 years old.
Quite a feat for a young woman with all the distractions of a young college student. Even more inspirational is the fact that Danielle was diagnosed with Attention Defict Disorder when she was in 6th grade. Focusing on her goal and reaching it proves that children with ADD get do great things!
Here’s a quote from her website:
“Before being diagnosed with ADD in the sixth grade, Danielle recalls that “I was never really great at school. I was smart, but easily distracted and had a hard time turning in assignments.” She has tackled this disability as just another mountain; going at it with determination, strength, and a good support team, including friends, family and counselor.
Danielle says of her diagnosis and treatment, “You have to find a balance between knowing that you need help, and making an effort to push through yourself. I realize that medication helps me. It certainly makes it easier to focus, but I also have to make the personal effort to make my dreams possible.””
Danielle offers this advice for kids and adults with ADD/ADHD:
“Discover what your passions are, because when you are enjoying what you are doing, or working towards something you are excited about, you will be able to focus on that goal. I don’t enjoy every moment I am on the mountain, but the energy and excitement of getting to the top keeps me moving.”
This young woman proves that having ADD/ADHD shouldn’t hold you back from accomplishing your goals. With enough focus, determination and support from friends and family you can conquer the mountains in your life.
Tags: ADD and ADHD, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
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