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How I Deal With the Unthinkable
Having thoughts about the unthinkable does not mean you’ve made a decision. It means you’re confronting reality and choosing how you carry what’s heavy instead of pretending it isn’t there.
The Cost of Fighting Everything
I spent a long time believing that I could do everything for everyone. I was good at it too. But capacity has limits, and every yes carries a cost that isn’t always visible until it’s too late.
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Cancer Fight
In February 2023 I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic cancer. Part of my coping mechanism was to write about the experience. This is where those stories live.
Fight For Your Life
After nearly two years of learning about life after a cancer diagnosis, there are a few things to share regarding continuing to live your life, no matter what.
Just for fun
This is where I write about stuff that is not directly tied to cancer, health stuff and what I cover in the other categories. More like a story time than anything else.
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The Dog Days of Summer
Last weekend, while camping in the woods of East Texas, my wife and I were dubbed “The Best Geriatric Pet Parents” by her aunt. We earned this title because of our crew of kids. We have two dogs and two cats. All four of them travel with us, it’s why...
Dear Cancer
Dear Cancer, I think it’s time we had a heart to heart. You caught me by surprise when you showed up. Of all the things that were going on with my health, I never thought it would be you. I want you to know that I’m not mad at you. I’ve come to understand...
The Secret
In 2015 I read a book titled The Secret. I liked it. It was an easily digestible business book on the subject of leadership. It was short and unlike most business books, was formatted as a story. The topic was of a young manager struggling in...
Turning The Tables
In 2015 I started coaching Women’s Roller Derby. My wife had been playing for 5 years, and if you know us, it was always inevitable that I would get involved at some point. We do everything together. I was part of the team’s coaching staff for the...
Get Busy Living
On Easter Sunday – April 9th, I made a decision as I went to bed. I was going to wake up and go to the gym. No matter what. I had to send the message to the cancer inside me that I was in control. I would not be its victim. It picked a...
Attitude and Gratitude
Around the time of my senior year in high school, my dad gave me an audio cassette and told me to listen to it. I had heard of Lou Holtz. I knew he was the football coach at Notre Dame. What I didn’t know is that he was also a motivational...
Other Than the Cancer Diagnosis, I’m Pretty Damn Lucky
Cancer is a fight. It’s in your body trying to kill you. If you take no action and don’t fight back, you’re gone. But it’s not a fight you take on willingly and it’s not a fight that you train for. But if you could train for it, what would that look like?