Autoimmune diseases are a group of conditions where the body’s immune system, designed to protect against infections and illnesses, mistakenly attacks its own tissues. Imagine your defense system turning into an aggressor – this is the essence of autoimmune diseases. These conditions can affect any part of the body, including
More Than a Diagnosis – My Personal Journey Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is one of over 100 known autoimmune diseases, but its impact is uniquely personal for each person who lives with it. I know this firsthand. I was diagnosed with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) – the most common form of MS,
Dedicated to Resilience This journey is dedicated to my Aunt, who faced MS at a time when treatments were scarce and chronic illnesses were misunderstood. She was a force of nature. Her courage and determination remind me that MS doesn’t limit us – it challenges us to think bigger, push
For a long time, I kept my journey quiet. Why? Because bias against disabilities is real – especially in professional spaces. I found myself at a crossroads. A father of two, stepping away from the relentless grind of high-stress sales, trying to figure out what came next. I wanted to
Just keep going! You’re always going to run into obstacles and adversity, but if you stop moving, you’ve essentially given up. Jimmy Valvano was the coach of the NC State NCAA basketball team who beat Houston in 1983 to win the National Championship. To call them underdogs is an
It’s so important to always know how you got to where you are. It helps you navigate through your journey. Speaking candidly, it was hard to look back at first because I viewed a lot of my failures as missed opportunities. But when I connected the dots, it told me
One of my good friends shared this with me this morning. Abby Wambach is a retired American soccer player, who was part of the team that won the 2015 World Cup. She gave the commencement address at the Barnard, which is a New York City Woman’s college.
Why do you think some people achieve great success while others don’t? Talent, Luck, Intelligence, Physical attributes? According to Malcom Gladwell, it’s everything, but one element stands out than others.
Family is my top passion. A big part of it, is providing for them, which has led me to become a practical innovator.
If you would’ve told me that being a fish monger at age 12 would have led me to the entrepreneurial journey I’ve been on for decades, I never would’ve believed you. All my menial jobs mattered. Every friendship, mentor and other relationships mattered. Every success mattered. Most importantly, every
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