You don't always see it… ...But you matter. The world wouldn't be the same without what you bring to it. I know it can feel heavy. I know it feels like you're behind. I know it feels like nobody notices. ...But the truth? Everything you're going through is shaping you into exactly who you need to be. ...And one day you'll look back at this time and realize it was building you all along. It's just another test to pass. Keep going. The world needs your story. ~ Andy Frisella

You spend too much time watching everybody else… Meanwhile… Your own goals are sitting there collecting dust. Here’s the truth… Every minute you spend worrying about somebody else’s progress… Is a minute you’ll never get back. And while you’re busy watching them… They’re widening the gap. Keep your eyes on your own lane. Execute your own plan. Control what you can actually control. Run your own race. Run your own play. Because nobody else’s effort is going to build your life. Only yours will. So quit looking over the fence. Quit worrying about what everybody else is doing. Put your head down. Do the work. And execute.

Home from surgery and resting. While the reality was slightly worse than the MRI reported, I will start PT on Monday. The ACL was basically gone so it was replaced with a cadaver ligament. The MCL was sewn up and the meniscus was put back in place with the ligament repairs. Doctor said it might feel weird for a while because the knee is stable for the first time in who knows how long. The lesson from this and my shoulder to everyone, listen to your body as you age.

Second surgery in 8 months today, albeit different body part. In roughly 90 minutes from this writing, I’ll begin the process. Not concerned other than there’s more damage in there than the MRI showed as with my shoulder. Oh well, a two week “vacation” is ahead. Oh and just a glimpse of what I’ve been dealing with, you can see the results of the torn meniscus on the left knee here.

Yesterday evening was good. Had dinner with my wife and the kids for our anniversary. But back to work today. - black and gray button up shirt - Brown leather belt - Slim straight for Wrangler blue jeans - Brown lace up boots - Garmin Vivio move with classic watch face and hidden tech. Added the new black metal bracelet band.