Starting Over

2009: The fall of the foundation

As the sun was setting on the 2009 Calendar year it felt like everything in life was falling into place. I was engaged and we were busy planning the rest of our lives together. Then life did what it does best and threw a monkey wrench in those plans. The foundation on which I had spent years building crumbled quickly and painfully, and with it, took everything built on top of it.

For over a year I kept my heart behind a rather thick wall. I stuck with what I was good at – work, and very quickly pushed away anyone who might have the remote chance of hurting me. Thankfully, a lot of wonderful people never gave up on me and urged me to have some über heart-to-hearts with the big guy. That soul searching was just what the doctor ordered. As 2010 comes to a close I feel at peace with the new direction of my life and am starting to think “What’s next for me?”

What does this mean for TBT?

I’m a firm believer in having a strong foundation from which to build on. Truebluetitan is the core of who I am and I plan to use this space to document everything positive that has come out of my experience – how it has renewed my faith, made me a better leader, and inspired me to give back even more. So it’s time to get focused…

Until next time, I have a few parting words:

1. Life is unpredictable. Go with it. When life throws a jab at you, try your best to duck and weave to miss getting hit. Sometimes, like me, you get a left hook to the face and get knocked off of your feet. It’s OK to stay down for a bit, but collect yourself and get back up before you’re out of the game for good. If you can’t do it on your own – call me. I’ll help.
2. Stay The Course. Sometimes things don’t go the way you want them to. Instead of stomping your feet and saying that life is not fair, do something about it. Stick up for what you believe in and continue to move towards your true north.
3. Set Your Foundation. Sure, I lost something that meant the world to me. However, I didn’t lose everything. Knowing who I am at my core has helped me through the bad times and it will do the same for you.

Can you relate?

Have you ever gone through something that shook your core only to get back up and think “That’s all you got?” If so, I’d love to hear your story.