Summary: On 9/11 Michael Hingson and his guide dog, Roselle, did something astounding: they survived. At work on the 78th floor in the North Tower of the World Trade Center when terrorists attacked Hingson had a choice: follow his instincts or trust his companion and guide dog, Roselle. The decision he made saved his life. On this episode of the show Michael Hingson and I discussed his inspiring journey out of the North Tower, only to be faced with death a second time as the South Tower crumbled. Michael also shares about his book, Thunder Dog, which illumiates his lifelong determination to achieve parity in a sighted world, and how the rare trust between a man and his guide dog can inspire an unshakable faith in each one of us. Mike and I also covered how to create a mindset of control and how to access your intuition -- and learn to trust it. Interested in learning ideas you can implement today to develop more of your ability to control your mind, behavior and life? Listen to Mike's incredible story and the things he learned because of it. MEET MY GUEST: As was the case with many Americans, Michael Hingson’slife changed dramatically on September 11th. He and his Guide Dog “Roselle” were the lucky ones, however, in that they escaped the World Trade Center attack. As a WTC survivor and as a Guide Dog user, he was thrust into the international limelight. Michael and “Roselle” have since become well-known as representatives of the strength of the human/animal bond, and have been successful in communicating the power of that bond in many media interviews and public presentations. Michael has traveled with a Guide Dog for 40 years and embodies the lifelong partnerships created by Guide Dogs for the Blind and those they serve. Prior to becoming the National Public Affairs Representative for Guide Dogs for the Blind, Michael was district sales manager for Quantum Data Protection Division of Irvine, Calif., overseeing a sales force and field operations. He has a master’s degree in physics from the University of California at Irvine. He is a former member of the California State Guide Dog Board, and is a member of the National Federation of the Blind. Michael lives with his wife, Karen, in Novato, California. You can find out more about Michael Hingson as well as purchase his book on his website, found at www.MichaelHingson.com.
