Hello everyone, I thought I would come in here and share some challenges and successes related to those challenges that I've experienced. I'm sure we all experience some sort of challenges but mine tend to relate to disconnecting from technology and getting out of the house. So many adventures to be had but I just don't go because of "time constraints", distance to arrive, or effort required. See I struggle with planning ahead for anything. This creates challenges when wanting to participate in activities like golf, backpacking, hiking, or vacations. Until recently my biggest challenges were related to just being willing and able to get out of the house whether alone or with my family. This stems back to Covid times through the middle of this year where I found myself wondering if I had agoraphobia. As a result I determined I would get out of the house more and do more. Not sure what "more" meant at the time, but just get out and do. So, in July I started to play golf again after not playing for over 15 years. I have had two shoulder injuries (one repaired) and a broken ankle since then. I've put on at least 80 pounds and I completed an entire military contract before discharging honorably. It felt good to get back out. Since I don't have any social connections in my neck of the woods I went alone. I met a couple of nice people in my group and I came home after. I played terribly marking 114 in 18 holes. I never thought I'd be happy to get 114 in golf in any form unless it was 2 rounds 😅. Now I find myself trying to go once a week. This is my "meditation" time. I don't take music or any other devices. I totally disconnect and I go first thing in the morning most times. This has made a huge difference in my mental and physical well being. No major weight loss yet (I ride most days but I just got a push cart so i'll walk more) but my blood pressure has improved markedly and my panic/anxiety disorder that got me out of the military is the most well controlled and maintained it has been since I was diagnosed.

I have instituted a weekly Friday google meet call for all of us to gather and share our wins with eachother! The power of sharing wins is real and creates momentum and energy that will carry you into the weekend and the next week ready to conquer the world!!! Check the calendar for meeting link. It’s set to run every Friday at 10am central time, USA. All are welcome.

Life as a man is CRAZY. All the things that rest on our shoulders. The work. The people depending on us... It's hard to see how to meet every. single. responsibility, EVERY DAY. That's why I'm here. To share my experiences and wisdom. I've got 40 years as an athlete, 25 years of busines, 20 years of awesome marriage, and 18 years of fatherhood as a resource to pull from. It is going to get good. So I hope you come along for the ride, and hopefully, you'll teach me a thing or two in the process.