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Elias Jakob Renner
At 19, Elias Jakob Renner is one of Austria's youngest authors.
When he was still a baby, it became clear that something was wrong with his eyes. Medical examinations revealed tha...view moreAt 19, Elias Jakob Renner is one of Austria's youngest authors.
When he was still a baby, it became clear that something was wrong with his eyes. Medical examinations revealed that his eyesight was around 5%, which shocked his parents. Would he be able to go to school? But his mother, who gave birth to him at the age of 15, did not shy away from any challenge. As he can see a little better at short distances, he learned to cope with his visual impairment in everyday life. However, he was bullied at secondary school.
In addition to comments such as "mole", he was also pushed around.
His low point was the turning point that would change everything. One day, as he sat on the couch crying, he asked himself the following question: "Am I worth less?". To answer this question, he searched the internet and came across personal development. He realized that he was not worth less just because others put him down.
At the age of 11, he made the decision to take full responsibility for his life. Early on, he began reading books on self-confidence, motivation, psychology, discipline and mental health. This knowledge gave him self-confidence and enabled him to get rid of bullying. He came to the realization that he was not the only one with mental health challenges, which a study by Danube-Krems University confirms.
Almost every second teenager suffers from depressive symptoms. When he became aware of this, he decided to set up the non-profit organization Go for your dreams, which brings personal development workshops to schools. The aim of the organization is to introduce "personal development and mental health" as a fixed school subject throughout Austria.
In an interview, Elias said the following: "We see that gyms are becoming more and more flooded with young people. First the body, then the mind. There will be a rethink in the next few years and personal development will become a trend. Young people who live in clarity, peace and happiness will raise children who will surpass us all. We cannot even imagine the extent and importance of mental education.
It is our responsibility to ensure the well-being of future generations. We must act now." Today, Elias studies psychology, gives lectures and is building the non-profit organization Go for your dreams.
He is happy to join forces with you.
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Books by Elias Jakob Renner
GO FOR YOUR DREAMS: THE CHALLENGE FOR THE COURAGEOUS - TO GO THEIR OWN WAY