The country fought alongside Nazi Germany and was occupied by Soviet Union, which engineered the removal of the monarchy, fearing it could be a rallying point for opponents. Parliamentarians from across the political spectrum gave the king, who was forced to quit the throne in 1947, a standing ovation before and after his speech and some even took pictures on mobile phones.īut its record in World War Two and its aftermath still stir heated debate. “The royal crown is not a symbol of the past but a unique representation of our independence, sovereignty and unity,” said Michael, Europe’s oldest former monarch and one of the last surviving World War Two-era heads of state. “We cannot have a future without respecting the past,” Michael, 90 and looking sprightly in a suit and striped tie, told a packed parliament on his birthday. While opinion polls show most Romanians do not want the monarchy back, post-communist leaders have tried to limit Michael’s influence, fearing he could erode their own power if given a platform. From there he committed to unearthing his buried dreams and helping others do the same.BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romania’s aged former King Michael delivered his first speech to parliament Tuesday since Soviet-backed communists forced him to abdicate more than 60 years ago, highlighting deep divisions over the country’s past. He had a shift in perspective that changed his outlook on life and once again opened his mind to endless possibility. Desperate to revive his long-lost enthusiasm for life and opportunity in the land of the free, Michael committed to a series of positive life changes when he discovered a tattered personal development book in the small corner of the local library. He reveals how the personal choices we make, the attitudes we carry, and the principles we choose to live by, affect our mental health and performance, and determine the success of our lives and organizations.īefore becoming a best-selling author and motivational speaker, Michael worked as an IT Professional and suffered from crippling depression. Michael takes his audiences on a journey through his story of humble beginnings, living on hand-me-downs and Food Stamps, to becoming a business owner, an author, and a motivational speaker. His success principles empower audiences to smash fears, limitations, and passive, excuse-oriented mindsets. Michael's master storytelling ability leaves audiences exhilarated and equipped to act on their inspiration. Born in Kiev, Ukraine, he immigrated to the United States just before the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War and is the grandson of a ‘Siege of Leningrad’ and Dachau camp survivor. Today, Michael is a Game-Changing speaker and Best-Selling author who has impacted thousands of people with his message of resilience.įrom students, to athletes, to leaders, to business professionals, Michael helps people from all walks of life take personal responsibility for their lives and reconnect to their purpose. When he was 18, Michael dropped his speech class in college and swore he would never take the stage again after a humiliating presentation.
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