Jonathan Gluck is an award-winning writer and editor who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma at age 38 and given just 18 months to live. Over 21 years later, he joins Tom to share how fishing helped him survive, how mindset plays into healing, and why he wrote An Exercise in Uncertainty.
This episode covers purpose, parenting, diagnosis, remission, resilience, and how to live when you don't know how much time you have left.
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Tune in to hear this inspiring story and learn from John's experiences. You can also buy Jonathan’s book, “An Exercise in Uncertainty” wherever books are sold.
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:18 Fishing in Idaho and Jackson
00:47 The Glory Days of Fishing
01:16 Challenges of the Salmon Fly Hatch
02:54 Introducing the Book: An Exercise in Uncertainty
03:17 John's Illness and Diagnosis
03:51 Fishing as a Lifeline
04:47 Writing and Fishing Adventures
08:17 Career and Writing Focus
10:23 The Diagnosis Journey
18:26 Coping with Uncertainty
26:02 Purpose and Priorities
29:10 Fishing Dreams and Realities
33:25 Reflections on Health and Life
35:42 Facing Mortality and Embracing Life
36:45 Dealing with Remission and Relapse
39:22 Finding Solace in Fishing
42:36 The Role of Diet and Exercise
44:56 Advice for Cancer Patients
48:08 Writing the Book: A Journey of Reflection
53:53 The Importance of Mindset
01:05:08 Publishing and Promoting the Book
01:13:12 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
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