What I wish I'd asked my father before he was gone Reader Have you ever realized too late that you took someone's presence for granted? If you're someone with aging parents, distant relationships, or people you keep meaning to connect with "someday," this story will shake you awake before it's too late. In March 2023, I stood by my father's deathbed and told him it was okay to quit, to rest. But years earlier, I had already quit on something far more important—and I didn't even know it. "The...
13 days ago • 5 min read
Why I changed our entire diet when doctors said there was nothing else to do Reader Have you ever felt powerless in a situation where all you wanted was to do something—anything—that might help? If you're someone watching a loved one suffer, facing a health crisis, or feeling like circumstances have taken all your control, this story will show you how small actions become acts of hope. When my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024, we discovered that sometimes the most powerful weapon...
20 days ago • 5 min read
What my instructor taught me about the white belt mentality (and why it saved my life) Reader Have you ever reached a level of success only to realize that's when you became most vulnerable? If you're someone who has achieved something significant but feels stuck, or if success has made you rigid rather than resilient, this lesson will transform how you approach growth. After earning my black belt at 7 years old, my instructor taught me the hardest lesson of my martial arts journey—and it had...
27 days ago • 4 min read
The words that fill my heart when biology couldn't Reader Have you ever discovered that what you thought you needed wasn't actually what you were meant to receive? If you're someone walking through disappointment, closed doors, or dreams that didn't unfold as planned, this story will show you how life sometimes gives us exactly what we need in ways we never imagined. A few weeks ago at church, a 5-year-old reminded me that families aren't always built the way we expect—and that's not always a...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
What mile 25 of a 50K ultra taught me about life's hardest seasons Reader Have you ever been so deep into a challenge that quitting seemed like the only logical choice? If you're someone facing a long-term struggle that feels impossible—whether it's caring for a loved one through illness, rebuilding after financial loss, or pushing through career uncertainty—this story will show you the mental strategy that changes everything. At mile 25 of my first Spartan Ultra race, I learned the most...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
The one word that saved my marriage during our hardest decade Reader Have you ever reached a point where quitting seemed like the logical choice? If you're someone facing a long-term struggle—a difficult marriage, persistent health issues, financial pressure that won't end—this story will show you the power of one simple word that changes everything. Through a decade of infertility and every crisis that followed, my wife and I learned that some battles aren't won with strength—they're won...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Why I stopped asking "How do I feel?" and started asking something else Reader Have you ever set good intentions only to abandon them when life gets overwhelming? If you're someone who knows what you should do but struggles to do it consistently—especially during stress, illness, or crisis—this question will transform how you show up when it matters most. While writing "Mindset Metamorphosis" during my wife's cancer treatment, I discovered that willpower isn't enough. You need something...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
The three words I started writing every night that saved my marriage Reader Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by life's weight that you couldn't see any light in the darkness? If you're someone drowning in financial stress, health concerns, or relationship strain while trying to hold it all together—this simple practice will become your lifeline. During our darkest season, I discovered that sometimes the smallest habits create the biggest transformations. "Gratitude makes sense of our past,...
2 months ago • 3 min read
The humiliating failure that taught me everything about comebacks Reader Have you ever failed at something so publicly that you wanted to disappear forever? If you're someone who's facing a setback that feels insurmountable—a job rejection, financial loss, health scare, or broken dream—this story will show you how to turn your most embarrassing failure into your greatest comeback. At 7 years old, I learned the most important lesson of my life by failing spectacularly in front of everyone who...
2 months ago • 4 min read