Episode 285
A morning run brings one word back to the surface: Believe. In this episode, I share why that word became more than inspiration in our home. It became a decision. Between my wife Olivia’s esophageal cancer journey and my mom’s Alzheimer’s dementia progression, belief stopped being an idea and started becoming a daily practice. I also share the moment I realized time was the real urgency, and why I chose to step away from a career I loved to build a life rhythm that made room for the people I love most.
Why “Believe” is not decor, it is a decision
How uncertainty can test your mind and your heart
The difference between hope and action
The phrase that changed my year: “Believe it to see it”
A simple practice to move forward when the roadmap is not clear
Belief is not pretending. Belief is choosing. Belief is action before proof.
Name what you want in one sentence
Name the fear underneath it
Choose one proof step you can take in the next 24 hours
Examples of proof steps: one email, one conversation, one appointment, one calendar decision, one first draft.
“That sign is not decor for us. It has been a decision.”
“Belief became a crossroads.”
“Sometimes the clarity comes after the courage.”
“Time is not something you earn back later.”
“Believe it to see it.”
Where are you waiting for certainty before you move
What would you choose if regret was not an option
What is one proof step you can take in the next 24 hours
00:00 The run and the word “Believe”
01:00 Olivia’s diagnosis and the season of waiting
02:30 My mom’s decline and the reality of time
04:00 The crossroads and the decision to step away
05:15 The Believe practice you can use today
This episode is personal storytelling and mindset encouragement, not medical advice.
If this episode connects with you, share it with someone who is carrying a heavy season. And if you try the Believe practice, send me the one proof step you chose.
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