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From top athlete to survivor: Mike Lingen's story touches, inspires and motivates. After a tragic train accident, he lost his lower leg and became partially paralyzed. Yet he managed to reinvent himself: literally and figuratively. With humor, resilience and an impressive dose of zest for life, Mike shows that happiness is not in what happens to you, but in how you deal with it.
Born in 1995 in Gouda, Mike grew up as a sporty and ambitious boy. During his senior year at sports academy, he was living his dream as a top athlete in jiu-jitsu. Until that one day in 2017, when an innocent gesture on the platform changed his life forever. The blow was hard, literally and figuratively: his lower left leg was amputated, his right side was paralyzed and he was in a coma for two weeks.
Where others might have given up hope, Mike decided to fight. No longer on the judo mat, but against his own limitations. He learned to walk, talk and live again with a determination that inspires.
In his lectures, Mike takes the audience on his journey
from loss to victory. His message is clear: by accepting what is, you discover what is possible.
He knows better than anyone how important it is to remain resilient even when life throws you under.
During his presentation #mentalmetal, Mike shares his personal journey from adversity to growth. With a combination of humor, honesty and raw emotion, he shows how the accident completely changed his life, but also exposed his strength. He talks about his rehabilitation, mental growth and the process of acceptance, and uses recognizable examples to show that real strength is not in perfection, but in perseverance. His story motivates every audience to look at adversity differently - as an opportunity to become stronger, rather than weaker.
With his authentic story, relatability and sparkling energy, Mike holds up a mirror to his audience. He shows that happiness begins with embracing what is - and that we are all much stronger than we think.
What to expect:
- An honest, raw and inspiring life story
- Humor, vulnerability and positive energy
- Concrete insights about resilience, acceptance and motivation
- A speaker who really touches his audience
Reviews
, Veerle
Last year at an event at our student union, we had the honor of hosting Mike as a guest speaker. His story about the accident that turned his life upside down, and especially the way he was able to put a positive spin on it, deeply impressed everyone who attended. Mike spoke with sincerity, humor and resilience. Instead of dwelling on what went wrong, he showed us how setbacks can also be opportunities to grow and come back stronger. His energy and openness ensured that everyone in the room was touched and inspired. What made his lecture extra special was the way he linked his personal experiences to universal lessons about perseverance, gratitude and perspective. It was not a somber story, but rather a hopeful message full of strength and positivity. He made the evening!
€ 900,-
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