Rulon has experienced wins as well as losses in his life. Rulon has never dwelled on the negatives in his life. Instead, he takes each challenge and uses it as a means to improve his life. Winning the Gold at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 came through extreme dedication and sacrifice.

Since then, Rulon has faced multiple life-threatening situations and survived every one through sheer grit and an absolute refusal to quit. Rulon is now a dynamic speaker and coach who shares his stories of triumph and loss to motivate and encourage others to fight for their dreams.