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Matthew D. Hirschberg's extraordinary journey serves as proof that any obstacle in life can be overcome. Matt's story is one of redemption, and a great reminder that personal responsibility helps pave the road to success. From his early days involving drugs, prison, and obesity, to his current stage as a successful entrepreneur, business owner, and public speaker, Matt invites readers to re-examine and take stock of their own lives through his "Life Prescriptions" - proven life lessons he has learned from his unbelievable experiences.
After hitting rock bottom, Matt had to pick up the pieces of a shattered life and try to put them back together. He improved his health, continued his education, and strengthened his faith. Today Matt is blessed with a career that allows him to help others by improving lives one event at a time. After experiencing his story and the words of wisdom he has to share, one's life will inevitably change for the better.
About the author
Matthew D. Hirschberg, personal trainer, business owner, motivational speaker, and author, enjoys sharing his life story and the lessons he has learned along the way.
Matt is currently the Chief Operations Officer of Body Renew Fitness and a Master Trainer, State Representative and Subject Matter Expert through the National Federation of Professional Trainers. He also holds separate certifications through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, CrossFit, TRX and ViPR. Once he decided to take personal responsibility for his life and the poor decisions of his past, Matt focused on his health, business acumen and his faith. Since then, he has been able to build a new life on the foundation of his old one.
From dropping out of high school to a life of crime and drugs, to a four-year stint in a federal prison, to his battle with obesity, he has overcome much and inspired others along the way. For the first time ever, Matt opens up and shares his untold story of how he overcame adversity and turned his life around.
In his free time Matt enjoys hiking, travel and community outreach in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia where he currently resides.
