Young man who was bullied for being dull finally becomes successful, bags Masters degree after 10 years of studying
Brad Butler, aged 33, shared his inspirational journey, highlighting how he faced adversity and persevered to reach his academic goal.Brad Butler's educational journey took place within the public school system, where he encountered several challenges. For over ten years, he received special education classes and faced bullying from classmates due to his learning disabilities.
Brad Butler II, a young man from New Jersey, has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning a Master's degree in counseling from Pillar College in the United States, despite enduring a decade of special education classes and bullying due to learning disabilities.
Brad Butler, aged 33, shared his inspirational journey, highlighting how he faced adversity and persevered to reach his academic goal.Brad Butler's educational journey took place within the public school system, where he encountered several challenges. For over ten years, he received special education classes and faced bullying from classmates due to his learning disabilities.
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After successfully completing his Master's program, Brad took to LinkedIn to express his gratitude and celebrate his accomplishments. He acknowledged the unwavering support of his family and friends who stood by him throughout his educational pursuit.
"To God Be the Glory in all that I do. I'm so thankful for my friends, family, my wife, and most of all God. Without my support system, I can honestly say that this would not have been possible," he wrote.Notably, Brad did not plan to pursue a Master's degree. Nevertheless, he expressed his excitement and gratitude for earning this degree despite a decade spent in special education classes.
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"A Master's in Counseling was the last thing on my mind, but clearly God had other plans for me, my life, and my career. After spending 10 years in special Ed classes, who would have thought that one day I'd earn a Master's degree. 'God doesn't call the qualified, he qualifies the called' - 1 Corinthians 1:27-29," he added.
Brad's educational journey led him to earn a Bachelor's degree from Kean University, and he now holds a Master's degree in Counseling from Pillar College in the United States.Brad Butler's remarkable story serves as a testament to his resilience and determination. Despite facing bullying and educational challenges, he chose not to let these obstacles define him but instead saw them as a source of inspiration to pursue his goals.
In addition to his academic achievements, Brad has also launched his own company, "Brad Butler II & Associates, LLC," which focuses on helping students connect their dreams with their education and assisting educators in connecting with their students using research-based strategies and components of social-emotional learning (SEL) and life experiences.
Brad's life purpose is to motivate, inspire, and empower young people worldwide to pursue their dreams and give their best effort in everything they do. As a certified speaker under Dr. Eric Thomas, Brad is also a three-time author of motivational books.
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As a motivational speaker and educational consultant, Brad travels around the world, presenting to students, athletes, and educators across the nation. His presentations, which are both physical and virtual, serve as professional development workshops. Brad also provides coaching to mentees on public speaking and personal growth.
Brad's message to everyone is a powerful one: "As long as you tap into your gift, the opportunities are limitless. Most people feel they're stuck in place and bound to one thing or another, but that's not true. Make your next day your best day." Brad Butler's journey exemplifies the idea that challenges should not define one's success but should serve as a motivating force to push forward and realize one's potential.