Shaken

A girl named Robyn was born with cerebral palsy, a painful disease that limited her mobility and required extensive treatments. As a teen, Robyn was self-conscious about her disability and the fact that she used a walker. Tebow met Robyn at a Celebrity Golf Classic event when she was 15 years old. He was impressed with her calm demeanor and positive attitude, and he was happy to invite her to a special experience with his W15H foundation. Tebow encouraged Robyn to not feel embarrassed by her disability, changing Robyn’s perspective on her disability and making her feel that it could be a platform for her to help others.

Tebow believes that worrying about being normal and fitting in with others can be detrimental, as it “leads to mediocrity” (129). He argues that God intended for people to be different and that conforming with others is not necessarily an improvement. For instance, if people are acting maliciously, being kind may be abnormal but is the right thing to do. Growing up, Tebow was annoyed and ashamed about his dyslexia, but now he sees his experience as a unique facet of his life that helps him connect to others.