Born in a tiny, isolated village on the island of Haiti, Rene Godefroy was an impoverished child tormented by extended illness. Abandoned by his father and left behind while his mother sought work in the city, he survived primarily on breadfruit and the occasional rare fish he caught with a string and hook.

Unable to speak English, Rene arrived in America with five dollars, two shirts and one pair of pants housed in a tattered briefcase. Where many would see nothing but overwhelming odds stacked against them, he saw an abundance of opportunity and a chance to pursue the “American Dream.”

A truly self-made man, Rene summoned his keen survival skills and natural instincts to pursue his ambitions. He taught himself English and read voraciously. As his knowledge increased, his quality of life improved and his dream of making an impact in America was sure to be realized.

Today, as one of America’s most sought-after and inspiring motivational speakers, Rene is renowned both nationally and internationally. His advice on achieving success has graced the ears of thousands! He has appeared on CBS's 60 Minutes, in a segment that featured Zig Ziglar, and Colin Powell. Armed with a passionate story and a compelling vision, Rene exemplifies the essence of what makes America great!

AT&T, Coca-Cola, and CharlesSchwab are among the many companies that have sought Rene’s winning ideas to impact their bottom line. Now, through the pages of this book, you will learn the strategies Rene used to reinvent his life. The heart of his message is deeply rooted in his daily life mantra, No Condition is Permanent! His heartfelt advice to all is to relentlessly pursue personal growth and take the actions necessary to make your dreams come true.

“ Success, regardless of what it means to you, is a matter of choice and personal initiative, and no condition is ever permanent,” he says. So, steady your feet and brace your mind for his eye-opening keynote speech, “No Condition Is Permanent!” You will no doubt kick your excuses goodbye and embrace the courage you possess to realize your dreams!

Rene Godegroy is Chief Executive Officer of Village Hero, Inc., an Atlanta-based company dedicated to uplifting the human spirit in pursuit of personal growth and professional development. Rene now resides in a suburb of Atlanta, Smyrna, Georgia, which dedicated an entire day as Rene Godefroy Day.

Rene Godefroy has risen to national prominence by providing powerful and life-changing professional motivational keynotes and seminar presentations to businesses nationwide. He always engages, entertains, challenges and creates a memorable experience that inspire crowds.

Rene is not just a keynote speaker. He's also known as the business motivational speaker that inspires greatness in the workplace. Sales professionals, managers, supervisors as well as the front line employees in the workplace have all become better at what they do by applying Rene's ideas and strategies.