--- title: "Shot Happens: I Got Shot, What's Your Problem?" description: "Shot Happens: I Got Shot, What's Your Problem?" --- [1-858-228-3771](tel:1-858-228-3771) [![SpeakInc](https://blog.speakinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/speakinc-logo.png?width=197&height=48&name=speakinc-logo.png "SpeakInc")](http://speakinc.com/) - [Speakers](http://speakinc.com/speaker) - [Individual Speakers](http://speakinc.com/speaker) - [Speaker News](http://speakinc.com/speaker-news/) - [About](http://speakinc.com/about) - [Our Team](http://speakinc.com/our-team) - [Careers](http://speakinc.com/about/careers) - [Blog](https://blog.speakinc.com/our-blog) - [FAQ](http://speakinc.com/faq) - [Contact Us](http://speakinc.com/contact-us) - [Request Consultation](http://speakinc.com/contact/request-consultation) - [Become a SpeakInc Speaker](http://speakinc.com/contact-us/become-a-speakinc-speaker/) # SpeakInc Blog # Shot Happens: I Got Shot, What's Your Problem? by [Chris](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/chris) | August 11, 2009 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Inspirational speaker, gold medalist and author, Mike Schlappi releases his new book, *Shot Happens: I Got Shot, What's Your Problem?In his book he asks his readers, *"**what is your attitude relative to your situation?" Mike professes that attitude is a position not a mood; and it is the position we take toward our circumstances that turns bad days into good days. For  more about [Mike Schlappi's](http://www.speakinc.com/keynote-speakers/mike-schlappi/index.html) dynamic presentation on adversity, contact us at [info](mailto:info@speakinc.com)[@speakinc.com](mailto:info@speakinc.com). Topics: [Blog](https://blog.speakinc.com/topic/blog) ### Written by [Chris](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/chris) [![Need more information? Let our experts take the guesswork out of planning this key element of your next meeting and find the right keynote speaker for your event.  ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/421388/interactive-209241923181.png)](https://blog.speakinc.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIrNpYPigra%2BwZmClhmwefACYNdc07yyflHrdTwrawsZy1SiKPL8XfNYq%2B3X%2Fd19v4sHJubQRLS1BMVl9IkFUFe8Mk%2BN5QrFmviAezEorDcBDFQ8S2atz%2FT9zpCkTGZzK6zIADnX6mZCHl%2F0p9l6vOYCUWv%2FxHtAJHmg%2Bzed8%2FTULZUTzZ51IVY2oWVJmp8dzxiIbx0sYEy&webInteractiveContentId=209241923181&portalId=421388) Name/Category Search ### **Don't Miss Out!** Get monthly email notifications of our latest articles that include: - Keynote Speaker Highlights - Conference & Event Planning Tips - Free Resources - Industry News [1-858-228-3771](tel:1-858-228-3771) **SpeakInc.** 10680 Treena Street, Suite 230 San Diego, CA 92131 - [Home](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/) - [Privacy Policy](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/privacy-policy/) - [Terms & Conditions](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/terms-conditions/) - [Live Chat](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/creating-complete-well-done-conference-website/#live-chat) - - - - ### Sign Up for Industry News Disclaimer: Speak Inc. Speakers Bureau is not responsible for errors, omissions or outdated information on this website. The material presented on this site is provided by the speakers who are accountable for any copyright information including licensing fees if required. Speak Inc. Speakers Bureau has permission to post the biographies, topics, photos and videos with the understanding from the speakers that the information presented is legally owned by them. © 2026 SpeakInc. All rights reserved.