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Testimonials
Meeting Fantastic Frank
FANTASTIC FRANK JOHNSON, born FRANK R. JOHNSON is an author and motivational speaker. When he 
was young, he was a successful chemical engineer and entrepreneur. One day while he was enjoying his life everything changed irretrievably. He was trapped in a fire, carried out in a body bag, and everybody thought he was going to die but he survived. However his life changed forever. As a result, he was affected with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). This meant he had to learn everything again; including how to walk and talk. This was a life-changing experience that he turned into a career.
The Summer Youth Employment Program students at RCIL got to meet Fantastic Frank this summer. He was really nice and very interesting for me. He had an important message, but we were also able to help him with his view on disability. He says that everybody has a “superhero in them”, and they just need to let their fear not to stand on their way from doing what they want in life. He also stated “despite having a TBI, he is an author, speaker, TV guest, and radio host.” You can see after what he went through he didn’t focus on the negative things but he looked at the positive side of the problems he faces. So never forget that in life the unexpected can happen but it is up to you to control how you will handle the situation.
YO! – Youth Own – RCIL’s Youth Leadership Group
Regional Center For Independent Living
Rochester, NY
“You inspired our people and provided the perfect inspirational message for our annual convention! In addition to your unbelievable attitude of thanks and grace, you exhibited a CANI-ING determination! Our people have overwhelmed us with comments of how perfect you were for our company! On a personal level, you stirred my soul and made me ask myself, “what excuses do I have that prohibit me from achieving the purpose God has for me?”. Thank you for allowing God to use you to stir my spirit. I wish you all the best in your pursuit of being the voice for empowering people! You have my heart!”
Chris Roberts,President
Global Health and Safety Companies
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“Once you meet Fantastic Frank you will never forget him. His enthusiasm and shear motivational character is exhilarating and magnetic. While walking down a street in downtown Baltimore with him people would gravitate towards Fantastic Frank. People are drawn toward this positive person and want to be around him.”
Frank Gasiorowski,
Mr.90DayGoals www.90daygoals.com
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“You inspired our people and provided the perfect inspirational message for our annual convention! In addition to your unbelievable attitude of thanks and grace, you exhibited a CANI-ING determination! Our people have overwhelmed us with comments of how perfect you were for our company! On a personal level, you stirred my soul and made me ask myself, “what excuses do I have that prohibit me from achieving the purpose God has for me?”. Thank you for allowing God to use you to stir my spirit. I wish you all the best in your pursuit of being the voice for empowering people! You have my heart!”
Chris Roberts,President
Global Health and Safety Companies
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“Fantastic Frank, Amazing Frank, Energizing Frank would all be proper descriptions for this special man. ‘Fantastic Frank’ says it best to describe this unique individual with a unique story. You will read his special story and then learn lessons of inspiration, motivation and most of all perseverance. Frank has spent years learning optimal thinking and now shares his knowledge to push you and lock out any and all excuses you may be tempted to use. If you are facing any of life’s challenges or even think you are, this book is a must for your night stand!”
Doug Evans, Success and Abundance Coach www.discoveryourmissingpower.com
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“What’s holding you back from achieving success in your field? Chances are the obstacles standing in your way are the ones you’ve created in your own mind. Fantastic Frank is one of the most amazing people I’ve ever met! Fantastic Frank has a disability, which he refers to as being Differently-Abled. Fantastic Frank is right; he is Differently-Abled. He has the Ability to make us look at ourselves and say, “If Fantastic Frank can do it, if he can achieve his goals and dreams, so can I. Fantastic Frank is an inspiration to me. He takes away all our excuses. He is an example of what can be accomplished when we follow our dreams.”
Michael Chapple, President & CEO E.D.C.
Eagle Distributing Company, Inc. www.homefiresafety.com
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“You are such an inspirational person and I am very grateful to have met you. ”
James Malinchak, Featured on ABC’s “The Secret Millionaire”
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“Let me tell you about Fantastic Frank. He is a trooper never give up go till you drop kind of guy. He is doing whatever he can to get the word out to people. Besides that the inspirational fact of things. Who cannot help but admire someone who tries’s as hard at things as he does. It doesn’t matter if it’s a failure or success Frank finds pride in the attempt. And life is just that about the choices we make and what we have to offer each other. He is dependable, enthusiastic; frank gives his all every time he shows up. Nothing half baked about anything he tries. He shares his knowledge with anyone who might need or want it. He is making people aware of what living with a brain injury is. After meeting Frank the image many have of incapable people is no longer there. They see a completely capable man doing amazing things. His success is based on his effort. If he was riding a dead horse in a horse race he still would have a chance to win, because he would put enough effort and energy for the horse and him. You have to take a look at his web site all the material he has. I have not gotten to read his book yet but I can tell you if he put half as much into the book as everything else he does, it is going to be a tool to help people heal, rehabilitate and accept the new person they become. Frank has made himself better than before the injury and continues to grow. You are going to want to read his book; it will be one of those you can’t live without tools and resources. What is more amazing if you need him he will be there to help?”
Craig Sicilia, Director
TBI Survivors Network-International Brain Injury Survivors Network
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“Super Fantastic Frank, who would have thought so much would come from just a phone call to come out to dinner. I have heard many speakers over the years, including President Reagan, and you were the most inspirational of them all. You are going on from here to achieve all your dreams.”
Jerry Larrabee
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“You truly are Fantastic!! I’ll never forget the blessing of having you at my program. I know that you are destined for tremendous and fantastic things in your future. Blessed will be all of the people to have a privilege to meet you as I am. Thank you for your words of wisdom and encouragement. In a very short time you have made a difference in my life.”
Dan Gallant
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“To persevere and overcome the personal tragedy you suffered from fire is a testament to the strength of the human spirit when you turn it over to God to find happiness and success. God Bless You!”
Fred and Cathy Oller
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“God Bless you and your family. I am a firefighter. EMT-B. You are an inspiration. You brought a tear to my eyes. I got very emotional. Thank you – Keep on keeping on. God Bless you,”
Vance Howeton
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“My heart was touched by your story. I think that what you do is amazing, and I think you should share your story with everyone. Thank you so much. I only wish the best for you.”
Brittney Roberson
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“You are a true inspiration and a genuine person. We enjoyed hearing your speech and talking with you later. Thank you for sharing your story with us and reminding us why we are in the fire education and safety business.”
Michele and Jeff Day
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