Never Give Up: Starting Over Again (And Again)
- The Chairman
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
At 25, I was living the American Dream. BMW. Brooks Brothers. Business ownership. International campaigns.
Then one day, stopped at a red light, an uninsured driver changed everything.
A catastrophic car crash left me with spinal and brain injuries. I had to relearn how to walk, talk, read, and write. Doctors were writing me off. A physician even told my (then-girlfriend, now wife) Teresa to move on, because I would “never recover.”
The Person I Was… and the Person I Became
The crash didn’t just take away my health. It stripped away the man I thought I was. But it forced me to build a stronger, more disciplined, more grateful version of myself — physically, personally, and professionally.
That could’ve been the end of my story. But it wasn’t. Today I live with a 25% full-body impairment and a serious heart condition. Yet I wake up thankful, every single day, that I woke up in the USA — with the chance to serve others.
Over the years, my heart has failed me — not once, not twice, but more. Skin cancer. Multiple hospitalizations. And yet… Here I am.
My Why: Family, Responsibility, and Country
I continue because I have a legacy to leave: personal responsibility, not dependency.
Because this is the greatest country God ever blessed — where the pursuit of happiness is written into our founding documents.
And because I refuse to squander the gifts I’ve been given.
What My Days Look Like Now
Most people don’t know that between doctor visits and treatments, I Teach financial literacy to 200+ students, equipping them for real life. Help small businesses keep their doors open and employees paid. Engage in political work to safeguard freedom and opportunity for future generations.
A Word to You, My Friend
Maybe you feel like you’re out of chances. Maybe life knocked you down — again.
If that’s you, hear me clearly: It’s okay to start over. Again and again.
If I’d chosen dependency, think of everything I would’ve missed.
You still have time. You still have purpose. And you still have the right to a seat at the table.
So — don’t give up. Don’t forget to give back. And above all, be thankful you woke up today in the USA.
Call to Action
Take one step today toward your next chapter. Reach out if you need help. And share your story — because your comeback might be the encouragement someone else needs.
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