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I grew up playing baseball on Chicago’s West Side, earned a full-ride scholarship to Kansas State, and after college rose professionally to the upper tiers of pharma, until, unexpectedly, my world was turned upside down. At K-State, I finished third in the nation for “Toughest to Strike Out.” I didn’t even know they tracked that stat. I laughed, then realized it summed up my life in one line: hard to put away. I’ve built my life on four pillars: take initiative and attack; set lofty goals; get in the ring and learn what it takes to win; learn from defeat and come back stronger. I’m a husband first. I knew I loved my wife the moment I saw her, still the most beautiful woman I’ve ever known. We built a family grounded in love. Our daughter and son have reinforced the lesson I learned from my father: always provide for your family. But my story also includes generalized anxiety disorder and treatment-resistant depression. The collateral damage was real. I was exhausted and unraveling. I’m still here by God’s grace, because of my family, and thanks to excellent psychiatric and psychological care. I’ve failed, fought the same battles over and over, and kept swinging. I’m not here to judge what’s fair. I’m here to face the world and prove I care.

@PeteHegseth Amen Mr. Secretary. I am interested if you ever read the book “In Retrospect” by Robert McNamara? I have a sub chapter on it in my new book. My dad served in WW II and my eldest brother served in Vietnam. Two completely different military experiences. Thank you for your service!

Two simple Truths: Jesus Christ died for our sins. America’s fallen died for our freedom. May we live worthy.

@drgurner Looks like you enjoyed the weekend with you and yours @drgurner! We all need to recharge. I look forward to reading your upcoming posts and was also happy to learn about your newsletter. I am very impressed with your command and perspective on the various issues in the world.

Putting the "free" in "free roam chickens" at our place... Hope the humans our there had half the great weekend these chickens had after the rain.

@GodandCountryy Freedom isn’t free. Value it. We must do our best to explain to the generations who follow us, how important their free-will is in perpetuating independent thinking and unlimited possibilities. I’m very optimistic for the future!

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our Children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected and handed on for them to do the same.” - Ronald Reagan

@matt_gray_ Yes @matt_gray we are only renting space for a short time on this planet. Your roadmap is an excellent guide to make the most of the time we have here. Thank you!

10 uncomfortable truths you need to know: 1. No one cares Get over your own BS. Stop getting in your own way. The best way to grow is to take action daily. You are your own biggest bottleneck. 2. You don’t have much time Life goes by fast. Be ruthless in saying “no” to distractions and double down on the most important thing - every single day. 3. You’re weird (and that’s okay) You spend way too much time caring what other people think. Stop it. You are weird. You’re likely kinda crazy. Embrace it. It’s actually what makes you endearing and different. Your weirdness is your strength. 4. If you’re not where you want to be, wake up 1 hour earlier Mornings are sacred time without any distractions. Use them to work on things that can drastically change the trajectory of your life. If you’re not happy with your current situation, get out of bed earlier. 5. Scared = Ready Are you terrified? Good. Are you nervous? Good. Anxiety is excitement without breathing. Take a deep breath. Don’t back down. Do the thing that scares you. On the other side of fear is your destiny. 6. Send it anyway I’ve made millions by just sending the damn email. Making the damn call. Action is a muscle. Build strength by taking action when faced with resistance. 7. Mute the mob The average person is fat. The average person is lazy. The average person eats like shit. Why listen to the mob? Mediocrity loves company. Excellence is a lonely place. Focus on what’s in front of you. 8. Nothing changes if you don’t raise the bar The bar you set determines the life you build. If you’re okay with being broke that’s what you’re going to get. If you accept nothing but the best - you’re gunna get it. You get what you tolerate in life. Say no to bad hires, energy vampires, and negativity. 9. You are enough People way dumber than you have accomplished shit 10x more impressive than what you have. Accept that you are enough. Flaws and all. And get after it. You are capable of doing that thing that feels out of reach. 10. Obsession beats talent every time I fired a designer a year ago. I’m not a designer, but I stay up at night thinking about how I can improve my product. I ended up designing a product that was 10x better than that designer. Not because I’m more talented. But because I care 1000x more. Rant over.

@drgurner "You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." - Marcus Aurelius This is the reason we need to rise above confusion and difficulties of today by increasing our circle of influence and decreasing our circle of concern.

The person that angers you, controls you. Are you going to let anything or anyone do that to you? Politicians, random people on the internet, or even people in life? Let people be miserable alone. Control yourself & control your life.

@mindfulheal This appears to be an excellent foundation for your writing. Best of luck in your writing journey @mindfulheal !

We are all a part of the same living Universe. What we say, think, and feel affects every single one of us. Be mindful to always choose Love

@SpartanPsyche To execute your plan, develop the capacity to bounce back from setbacks. Be open to change and willing to learn from experience. Maintain a positive outlook. Best to include a framework that deals with fatigue, agitation, rejection, boredom and isolation, initially.

The body does not care that you made a plan while inspired. It watches what happens when you are tired, irritated, rejected, hungry, bored, and unseen. That is where the real identity is being installed. A man is built in the states where nobody would blame him for choosing the easier version.

@Jayyanginspires A successful person studies their craft and puts together new and successful frameworks. They win before they enter the arena.

A sign of a future successful person: when you talk to them, it feels like they've thought deeply about what they're doing. They're awake. They're intentional. They don't operate on auto pilot like a sheep. They think about what they do because they know that movement doesn't mean achievement.

@Tim_Denning Develop the capacity to bounce back from setbacks. Be open to change and willing to learn from experience. Maintain a positive outlook. I agree with you @Tim_Denning burnout isn't real, but breakdown is. And, your right, time off doesn't fix it. Best to eliminate the bullsh*t!

Burnout isn't real. You only experience burnout when you live a life you shouldn't be living and do nothing about it. Stress is good for you. If you run from it and call it burnout, you're missing the point. Eliminate the bullsh*t work, not the stress. Time off doesn't fix it. Changing your life does.

@LethalShooter__ I wish I was born with discipline. The ability to listen, learn, and study to progress in life. Develop a personality that made me fun to be around. Maintaining a quiet, calm demeanor, reassuring to others, and projecting confidence. Oh, to be born with discipline.

Bro to Bro: Lack of discipline is what keeps u poor and miserable in ur life.✅

@coachajkings So true. People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.

James Franklin was fired from Penn State after 12 years. He didn't take a year off or feel sorry for himself. He looked in the mirror and owned what he had responsibility for. Now he's rebuilding VT with the same philosophy. Here's how he builds a program: (📌Bookmark this)

@CoachLisle Absolutely @CoachLisle! Hardball describes tough, uncompromising tactics. Tenacity, be aggressive, put pressure on opponents. Resiliency, have a short memory, get focused on the next opportunity. Willpower, remain humble, keep winning until it becomes routine, act accordingly.

Coaching today can be hard. BUT... Hard work still wins. Consistency still wins. The small gains still compound. It's still about life lessons. Always has been.

@garyhgoodridge So true! Just make sure doubt does not turn into dread. That could be motivation enough for some people to keep pushing for success. We are either moving forward or backwards, staying still usually turns us into a target or eventually sunk by gravity.

Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.

@since1775 Thoughts, prayers, and gratitude to those Marines who paid the ultimate price for America. Freedom isn’t free. May all families who lost loved ones, or live(d) with those wounded physically and mentally find peace in their sacrifice and suffering on this Memorial Day and forever.

We stand in gratitude for the heroes who gave their lives for our country. #MemorialDay

@CIA Thoughts, prayers, and gratitude to those who paid the ultimate price for America. Freedom isn’t free. May all families who lost loved ones, or live(d) with those wounded physically and mentally find peace in their sacrifice and suffering on this Memorial Day and forever.

CIA remembers and honors the sacrifices of America's fallen heroes. We will never forget the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who laid down their lives in steadfast defense of our Nation.

@SecRubio Thoughts, prayers, and gratitude to those who paid the ultimate price for America. Freedom isn’t free. May all families who lost loved ones, or live(d) with those wounded physically and mentally find peace in their sacrifice and suffering on this Memorial Day and forever.

America was built, defended, and preserved by those willing to give everything for it. On Memorial Day, we honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation and our freedom. We will never forget them.

@RichardGrenell @RichardGrenell yes, the more you make, the more they take. I hope you are feeling well and enjoying your day. You are a class act. Keep laughing and loving life! 🇺🇸

Why is everything about spending more taxpayer dollars for you? We have the highest taxes in the country. You should be able to solve these problems without asking for more money.

@BarackObama Thoughts, prayers, and gratitude to those who paid the ultimate price for America. Freedom isn’t free. May all families who lost loved ones, or live(d) with those wounded physically and mentally find peace in their sacrifice and suffering on this Memorial Day and forever.

On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the brave men and women in uniform who gave their lives for this country that we love. It is a debt we can never fully repay, but we must never stop trying. I’ll always be grateful to our fallen heroes and their families, whose sacrifice reminds us of what it means to live for something greater than ourselves.

@Eagles @NFL Thoughts, prayers, and gratitude to those who paid the ultimate price for America. Freedom isn’t free. May all families who lost loved ones, or live(d) with those wounded physically and mentally find peace in their sacrifice and suffering on this Memorial Day and forever.

Today and every day, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. #MemorialDay

@Codie_Sanchez Yes @Codie_Sanchez - Freedom isn’t free.

A reminder that no matter what you're going through today... Millions of our veterans died so you could persevere through it. Keep going... may this Memorial Day remind you how far you've actually come.