While locked away in the pit of solitary confinement stripped of all dignity and self-worth, Brian Ruud reflected upon his life.

How did a person of such great promise arrive at so tragic an end? How did a once strong, 200 pound frame dwindle to 118 pounds of torment and disease? Thoughts of rage, fear and self-hate raced in his soul. Suicide was a breath away, seemingly the singular solution to a brief life of confusion and pain.

Brian held the sharpened spoon handle tightly wondering if its crude edge would penetrate his wrists. He'd been a good boy, a lad with a future. But violence and beatings, abuse and destruction had silenced his hope, even before it had a chance to live.

In one last plea, Brian cried out for help - and help came.

For the last thirty years Brian has carried his message of unlimited potential to schools, colleges and prisons everywhere. His unique gifting allows him to impact the heartbeat of those lost in addictions, anger and rage, rebellion, confusion, and unforgiveness. His own triumph over unbeatable odds produced in Brian the ability to connect with students of every age, encouraging them to catch the vision; every person can have a reputation of greatness.

Brian offers a message of hope. His dynamic personality instills in his captive audiences the motivation to become men and women who reach to a future filled with victory and accomplishment. His presentations are always received with enthusiasm.

Brian and his partners are united in commitment to make a difference, to empower you people to reach their potential, silencing the lies of hopelessness and despair so prevalent in today's society.

Brian Ruud is a "must have" for today's generation of youth.