The Friday Feature: November 28, 2025

Posted: November 28, 2025 at 9 a.m.

The Friday Feature w/Sean: John O’Leary’s Lesson: Victim or Victor?

✅ He should have died. He asked, “Why me?” Welcome to Week #297 of The Friday Feature. At nine years old, John O’Leary was burned on 100% of his body. He should have died. He didn’t.

In the hospital, he asked his dad, “Why me?” His dad answered with a question that still echoes 37 years later: “Why not you?”

John’s story is a reminder to be grateful – for breath, for second chances, and for the people who refuse to give up on us.

His journey from tragedy to triumph is now captured in the new movie Soul On Fire—the story of his accident, recovery, and how he inspires millions to “Live Inspired.”

Every day, we choose.
Victim or victor.
Fear or courage.
Excuses or impact.

And that choice doesn’t just change your life. It changes everyone you encounter.

Choose gratitude.
Choose courage.
Choose to rise.

❤️ Thank you John for being gracious with your time.

Keep Pushing Forward. See you next Friday.

Soul On Fire https://lnkd.in/gc-FTteF