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	The Man Behind the Name - Steve Pyatte
	One look at Steve Pyatte and you want to take a step back. Several questions run through your mind. Who is he? Why does he look the way he does? Exactly what is this man all about? However, when he takes the stage and begins to speak - the questions disappear and the audience automatically listens. We have all heard the saying, “stepping outside of the box”. As a young boy, not even knowing what the “box” was, Steve Pyatte stepped outside of it quite frequently. Stepping outside of his box back then was quite simple. Sometimes, he rode his bicycle over the box and flattened it completely. He loved riding his bicycle as fast as it would go. The sides, bottom and top of the box easily expanded and accommodated every twist, turn, and speed bump. At other times the box got in his way and caused some damage. As a young man he continued to mess with the box in ways he should not have, made wrong choices and pedaled his way down some very bumpy roads. As he got older, he took several wrong turns, hit many speed bumps and almost lost his way back home. He was peddling a fast as he could, but the brakes had stopped working. Decades, and many detours later, the bicycle has been replaced with a motorcycle and the fuzzy face of adolescence has grown into a rather unique mustache. The box still exists, but Steve has learned how to shape it into many wonderful things to accommodate life. Memories of the mistakes he made back then are still with him, but rather than dwell on the negative actions and mistakes of his past, Steve has chosen to view them instead as teachable moments. Today, as a nationally decorated Motorcycle Safety Instructor, two-time published author, web designer, voice artist and motivational speaker, Steve passes on the lessons in positive choices that took him so long to learn. He encourages his audiences - by words and example - to step outside of their box and forget about trying to find the instructions for life. There are no instructions on leading a productive life. His book, "Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover - Giving Back Love and Respect", is a testimonial to what can be done when you set goals and move forward with determination. Steve shares this message with everyone he comes in contact with by not only talking the talk, but also walking the walk. Talk with Steve; walk with Steve, and in the process, learn why you can't judge a book by its cover. Steve is not a follower, but a leader - a pied piper of sorts. Step in line as he invites you to listen to your own music and encourages each and every audience member to sing his or her own song. The tune can be quite wonderful. The Message Behind the Man       Speaking from the heart, with appropriate amounts humor, on serious issues such as bullying, suicide, drugs and alcohol, among others - Steve's unique style mesmerizes even the most die-hard cynic. Tolerance, respect, motivation and inspiration are woven into a powerful message that lasts long after the laughter. Young adults are encouraged to set goals, dream dreams and to reach for success. Learning how to shift from the negative to the positive is a difficult process for most. And it's okay to be yourself, be different, be unique. Transforming your world and how you operate in it is a powerful lesson delivered by Steve - who has done it and continues to do it every minute of every day. Steve's book, Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover - Giving Back Love And Respect, is a reflection of life viewed from the perspective of someone who has been there and done that. He doesn't rely on statistics. He uses real life experiences when he speaks - his. The youth of today are not simply numbers - and no one wants them to become a statistic. Steve steps outside of the 'box' you keep hearing about and actually destroys it to send a message. Give your students a gift without a box - the gift of Steve. When you hear his message, you will be glad you gave the gift.
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