Tollie Schmidt
Losing 300+lbs… His passion, no kid to live as he did!
Tollie to appear “LIVE” June 4th, 2008 on the nationally televised “700 Club” with host: Pat Robertson! On ABC Family.
Tollie, who lived his life as “the fat kid” and dealt with his self, inflicted circumstances in a self-destructive way, ballooned to over 500 pounds by the age of 24.
The pothole entrenched first few chapters of Tollie’s life, are viewed by most people as nothing short of inspiring, as seen in various national publications.
Tollie has taken all the experiences of his past and referenced them into empowering tools for his future. He has an absolute unshakable belief in himself and allows no limits in his life.
Actor, Speaker, Visionary, Eccentric, there is no one word to describe Tollie. He is a man who feels incredibly blessed, and given his second chance, will not tolerate ever being just status quo. He will always push the envelope and does not allow limits to be placed on him.
Tollie has taken his own personal style of leadership and creativity everywhere he goes. Always up for new and exciting challenges he has shown skills in many different business functions starting as early as 16. While living in Moscow Russia as a Student Ambassador he split his time between studies and working for A.O. Victoria Ltd. whose business included imports and investments Tollie embraced this challenge everyday and was exposed to a variety of business and Government leaders including a friendship with Vladimir N Lysenko the former Chairman of the Republic Party & President of the Institute of modern policy. Quickly gaining skills in International negotiating at a young age made Tollie set his sights for new challenges in the future. “I always have felt that there is no obstacle or challenge that can not be solved as long as you can think outside the box and always try new ideas.”
Tollie has formed strong relationships in Russia and everywhere he travels. His Partner Sergey Okutin Deputy Minister of The Ministry of Taxation for Russia is a strong voice of Tollie’s talents and abilities.
From the University of Oklahoma, Lyceum 320 Moscow Russia, Moscow State University, Center for International Studies and countless forums and seminars Tollie believes education is vital in a changing global society and education evolves everyday he strives to learn and debate new ideas day after day.
Tollie speaks truth, his words can strike lightning, and his actions are his thunder. Why is there so much buzz around Tollie? Simply put, with Tollie you get 110% pure energy and focus, complete love empowered with laughter. And, he’s only just begun!
Because of my past and reaching over 500 pounds myself, I refuse to look at these kids as a statistic. I would appreciate the opportunity to share my story and some of the projects I am developing for real solutions. Here is just a glimpse of what I have done and currently am involved in.
Dream Big! Nothing is Impossible!
---Tollie…
http://www.Tollieschmidt.com
http://www.TolliesProject.org
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http://www.prlog.org/
