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TJ Nelligan - Author

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In Live Like Sean, T.J. Nelligan reflects on the remarkable life of his beloved special-needs son, Sean, who passed away in 2019.

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"Being a Special Olympics athlete is all about determination and being included...". Couldn't have said it better. I applaud @2022USAGames for all the special guests like Robin Roberts and the creativity in notifying athletes going to Orlando. #inclusionrevolution #livelikesean

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My career trajectory wouldn't have happened if I didn’t witness the bravery Sean displayed every day. This week's sbjsbd spotlights what attributes of Sean made me a better businessman and a better person. #LiveLikeSean #sportsbusiness #sportsbiz sportsbusinessjournal.com/Journal/Issues…

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"Find your passion and you never work a day in your life." This was just one of the lessons I learned from Sean and discussed with my good friend Rick Jones on #FromTheBridgePodcast. #LiveLikeSean podcasts.apple.com/.../from-the..…...

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A Life Well Lived indeed! I miss Sean everyday but the impact he made on so many will be his legacy. Thank you EDGE for highlighting #LiveLikeSean again, a great summer read, and for highlighting all that is great about #newjersey. edgemagonline.com/article/a-life…

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TUNE IN ALERT: An encore airing of my appearance on Steve Adubato, PhD's #LessonsinLeadership with Co-host Mary Gamba this Sunday, 9/5 on News12NJ+ at 10am. I shared with Steve the lessons I learned from Sean like being present, gratitude and kindness. #LiveLikeSean

TUNE IN ALERT:  An encore airing of my appearance on <a href="/SteveAdubato/">Steve Adubato, PhD</a>'s  #LessonsinLeadership with Co-host Mary Gamba this Sunday, 9/5 on <a href="/News12NJ/">News12NJ</a>+ at 10am. I shared with Steve the lessons I learned from Sean like being present, gratitude and kindness. #LiveLikeSean
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Sean taught me perseverance is never giving up. Thank you Lisa A. Stokes and #NeverLoseYourCape for telling the stories of those who inspire us to move forward. #LiveLikeSean linkedin.com/posts/lisa-a-s…

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Great to be in-person with my favorite people, Special Olympics athletes. Thanks to Jeff Mohler & Special Olympics Indiana for inviting me to be keynote speaker at their conference to share life lessons I learned from Sean. Extra bonus, saw copy of #LiveLikeSean at airport. #ChooseToInclude

Great to be in-person with my favorite people, <a href="/SpecialOlympics/">Special Olympics</a> athletes. Thanks to <a href="/CoachJMohler/">Jeff Mohler</a> &amp; <a href="/SOIndiana/">Special Olympics Indiana</a> for inviting me to be keynote speaker at their conference to share life lessons I learned from Sean. Extra bonus, saw copy of #LiveLikeSean at airport. #ChooseToInclude
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Writing #LiveLikeSean was a labor of love, one that I wished I never had to write. Today, the book was chosen as 2021 Best 🏆 Best Indie Book Award™ Non-Fiction Winner. Sean is the true author of this book. Congrats buddy on your award. #bestindiebookawards tinyurl.com/yeyjcpav

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Thank you 🏆 Best Indie Book Award™ for recognizing how life lessons can come from the most unlikely of sources and the contributions of our special-needs community. #LiveLikeSean #specialolympics

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Thank you #LeadershipBusinessCouncil for the invitation to share the life lessons learned from my son Sean and how he made me a better businessman, advocate and person. Space is limited so please register: tinyurl.com/bdhza5bj #LiveLikeSean

Thank you #LeadershipBusinessCouncil for the invitation to share the life lessons learned from my son Sean and how he made me a better businessman, advocate and person. Space is limited so please register: tinyurl.com/bdhza5bj #LiveLikeSean
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Just a few spots left for #LeadershipBusinessCouncil breakfast meeting where I have the privilege to share the life lessons learned from my son Sean and how he made me a better businessman, advocate and person. To register: tinyurl.com/bdhza5bj #LiveLikeSean

Just a few spots left for #LeadershipBusinessCouncil breakfast meeting where I have the privilege to share the life lessons learned from my son Sean and how he made me a better businessman, advocate and person. To register: tinyurl.com/bdhza5bj #LiveLikeSean
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Daily, readers near and far reach out to tell me how Sean's life lessons resonated with them. Strangers have become friends because of Sean, even in death. Check out my latest blog post and the most special connection Sean helped make. #LiveLikeSean tjnelligan.com/living-loving-…

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Sean's life lessons continue to resonate with so many. Thank you Nonfiction Authors Association +Writers Conference for selecting #LiveLikeSean as a Gold Award winner. Sean taught me how to build strong, authentic relationships, to be grateful and to live in the moment. These lessons are his legacy.

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Thank you IBPA for selecting #LiveLikeSean as a finalist for the #IBPABenjaminFranklinAwards in the #Parenting category. Sean continues to #inspire others. #gratitude #perseverance #inclusion #specialneeds #bookawards #bookawardsfinalist

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The awards keep coming. This may sound like I am bragging. I am. Thanks Independent Publisher Book Awards for recognizing what a gift Sean continues to be with his inspirational life lessons. I am humbled yet proud of Sean's book, #LiveLikeSean. #ippyawards2022 #ippyawards

The awards keep coming. This may sound like I am bragging. I am. Thanks <a href="/IPPYAwards/">Independent Publisher Book Awards</a> for recognizing what a gift Sean continues to be with his inspirational life lessons. I am humbled yet proud of Sean's book, #LiveLikeSean. #ippyawards2022 #ippyawards
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Proud to announce #LiveLikeSean audiobook now available with #Emmy & #Peabody Award-winning journalist Jack Ford narrating. Jack is a true champion amongst champions, especially for his work with Special Olympics NJ. tjnelligan.com/to-be-heard

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Sean truly shined as a result of his participation in Special Olympics NJ so I am proud to announce 100% of the proceeds of the #LiveLikeSean audiobook will be donated to #SONJ. Thanks to the generosity of our extraordinary narrator, #JackFord, all athletes can hear Sean's story. (1/2)

Sean truly shined as a result of his participation in <a href="/SONewJersey/">Special Olympics NJ</a> so I am proud to announce 100% of the proceeds of the #LiveLikeSean audiobook will be donated to #SONJ. Thanks to the generosity of our extraordinary narrator, #JackFord, all athletes can hear Sean's story. (1/2)
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A bonus feature on the #LiveLikeSean #audiobook is the incredibly talented Monique McCall debuting her original song, #2ndChance, inspired by Sean. (2/2) amazon.com/Live-Like-Sean…

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Sean's book continues to inspire, winning its 6th award. Thank you NYC Big Book Award / Independent Press Award for recognizing #LiveLikeSean in the #inspiration category. Sean's #lifelessons continue to resonate, not with just parents of those with #specialneeds, but anyone who wants to better themselves.

Sean's book continues to inspire, winning its 6th award. Thank you <a href="/GabbyBookAwards/">NYC Big Book Award / Independent Press Award</a> for recognizing #LiveLikeSean in the #inspiration category. Sean's #lifelessons continue to resonate, not with just parents of those with #specialneeds, but anyone who wants to better themselves.
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#MarchMadness makes me think of Sean. He loved winners, but loved underdogs more. Victories were so much sweeter. I feel the same way about the awards that continue to recognize #LiveLikeSean. Thanks NYC Big Book Award / Independent Press Award for the Independent Press Award - Parenting & Family. #2023IPA

#MarchMadness makes me think of Sean. He loved winners, but loved underdogs more. Victories were so much sweeter. I feel the same way about the awards that continue to recognize #LiveLikeSean. Thanks <a href="/GabbyBookAwards/">NYC Big Book Award / Independent Press Award</a> for the Independent Press Award - Parenting &amp; Family. #2023IPA