Sam Coil Jr.

Hey Y’all, I am Sam Coil Jr. I’m 47 years old and I have Parkinson’s.

[Will Compton @_willcompton]

Just an UNBELIEVABLY powerful speech by Eric Church

So many good lessons & quotes in here

[Sam Coil Jr. @CoilSam]

@purposeful_pd I think that question is great man, and hell. You may have given someone the greatest approach to this awful disease. Thanks Brother.

[Gavin Mogan @purposeful_pd]

The best question to ask upon being diagnosed with Parkinson’s has little to nothing to do with Parkinson’s and will likely take years to answer. Actually, it might be the best question anytime:

How does one become indomitable?

[Sam Coil Jr. @CoilSam]

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[Dale Earnhardt Jr. @DaleJr]

Happy birthday to the biggest badass that ever drove a racecar. 🐐

[Sam Coil Jr. @CoilSam]

This is unreal, thank you @_willcompton

[Will Compton @_willcompton]

Holy shit man

Take two minutes to listen to this

[Jack Carr @JackCarrUSA]

Have you ever listened to President Reagan’s Farewell Address? He delivered it on January 11, 1989. It is around 20 minutes long and well worth the investment. You may find it acutely prophetic considering the events of the past decades.

From President Reagan’s Farewell Address:

“‘We the People’ tell the government what to do; it doesn’t tell us.”

“Our constitution is a document in which ‘We the People’ tell the government what it is allowed to do. ‘We the People’ are free.”

“As government expands, liberty contracts.”

“Thoughtfulness and knowledge.”

“Informed patriotism.”

“America is freedom.”

“Freedom is special and rare. It’s fragile; it needs protection.”

“We’ve got to teach history based not on what’s in fashion but what’s important.”

“We will never forget what the boys of Normandy did.”

“I’m warning of an eradication of the American memory that could result, ultimately, in an erosion of the American spirit.”

“All great change in America begins at the dinner table. So, tomorrow night in the kitchen, I hope the talking begins. And children, if your parents haven’t been teaching you what it means to be an American, let ‘em know, and nail ‘em on it. That would be a very American thing to do.”

[Dear Self. @Dearme2_]

Real talk.

[Sam Coil Jr. @CoilSam]

https://t.co/J8823Qw0iF

[The Real Mike Rowe @mikeroweworks]

https://t.co/EmsuKssxSJ

I’m leaving Pittsburgh, on a flight to Denver, reflecting on the last 36 hours. The Energy and Innovation Summit has just concluded, where I was invited to sit on a panel and address a room full of big shots. When my mother learned I’d be attending an event with dozens of billionaires as well as the President of the United States, she asked me if I’d be wearing something appropriate.

“I’ll be wearing a suit,” I said.
“Good,” she said. “Do you have one that isn’t made of rubber?”
“Yes, mom. I have several suits made from cotton and wool.”
“Oh good,” she said. “I wouldn’t want you to embarrass yourself like that little man from Ukraine. The one who went to the White House dressed like a cat burglar.”
“Zalinski?” I asked.
“Yes. Zalinski. Or that big, bald Senator who always wears short pants and sweatshirts. What’s his name?”
“Fetterman?” I asked.
“Yes. Fetterman. Do you think he’ll be there?”
“Probably,” I said. “The event was organized by David McCormick, the Republican Senator from Pennsylvania. But he told me it’s non-partisan, and that Senator Fetterman was invited, along with lots of other democrats.”
“Good,” she said. “I hate to see get sucked into politics, Michael. It’s a great way to get half the country to hate you.”
“I know, Mom. But what can you do?”
“Also,” she said, “if you talk to the President, tell him to be careful with all the AI stuff. I don’t need a computer that writes my next book for me!”

Over the years, I’ve learned that my mother’s queries and concerns mirror those of many on this page, so I thought I’d provide you and my mother with a brief update.

The event was, indeed, bipartisan, in spite of President’s Trumps presence. That’s not to say it wasn’t “political.” Everything is political these days. But the underlying issues – energy independence and AI dominance – will impact everyone on both sides equally. As for the event itself, it was by any measure, a raging success. As of this morning, 92 billion dollars had been pledged by various companies – a massive investment in Pennsylvania, and in the Keystone States commitment to unlock the necessary energy needed to lead the AI Revolution and build the data centers necessary to do so.

I did meet the President, who said he didn’t recognize me with a suit on. He was familiar with my foundation, congratulated me on predicting the widening skills gap seventeen years ago, and thanked me for my continued efforts to help close it. I told him it was a privilege to do so and thanked him for the autographed bathrobe I auctioned off for $45,000 ten years ago.

“Holy Cow, Mike Rowe! You got $45,000 for a signed bathrobe? That’s a lot of money!”

“Actually, Mr. President, it’s a lot of work ethic scholarships. We’ve raised over $12 million since then and given away every penny.”

The President seemed delighted. If I had more time, I would have asked him to sign my tie and put it up for sale today, but there was a line of people behind me, and I didn’t want to press my luck.

I also meet with several members of the administration, including Howard Lutnick, (Commerce), Chris Wright, (Energy), Steve Bessent, (Treasury), and David Sacks. (AI Advisor.) All were gracious, curious, and very engaged. More importantly, I met with the CEO’s and Presidents of some of America’s largest companies, and I can tell you without exception, that ALL of them are focused on workforce, and very interested in what we’ve accomplished at mikeroweWORKS.

It’s taken seventeen years, but there is now an undeniable awareness in C-suites across the country that we have a massive problem to overcome – a problem that has nothing to do with our ability to create jobs, and everything to do with our ability to create enthusiasm for those jobs. It’s an awkward point to make, especially at an event that’s celebrating the creation of so much new opportunity, but there's no getting around it – if we don’t have enough workers to fill the jobs that are open today, we’ll never be able to fill the jobs we create tomorrow. And presently, there are 7.6 million open jobs in this country.

In short, I’m glad I went, and look forward to seeing what might come of it. I’ll keep you all posted. In the meantime, I found a short clip of me on YouTube answering a question posed by Toby Rice, the CEO of EQT, a big energy company in Pennsylvania who is keenly aware of the labor shortage and eager to do something about it. Friends of this page will hear nothing new in my response, but the video will confirm, at the very least, that I do in fact own at least one suit, not made of rubber.

Mike

PS. John Fetterman was there. He spoke at the reception dinner the night before, along with Senator McCormick. He strongly supported the need to unleash all forms of energy and reinvigorate the skilled trades. He did so in short pants and a black sweatshirt.

[Dear Son. @DearS_o_n]

By age 25, it is literally your responsibility, no one’s else, to teach yourself the things you were deprived of, to unlearn and let go of all the toxic habits, because flaunting anger issues, being emotionally unavailable, and not being able to communicate your feelings seems like nothing more than an excuse. Life is unfair to everyone in various ways, a little to some, a lot to others. You cannot spend your whole life whining and complaining about how cruel it was to you; the trauma inflicted upon you cannot be justified, but it is your duty to heal, grow, and feel safe in your mind.

[Ted Nugent @TedNugent]

We’ve known Kirk Gibson for decades. He’s a good man—strong, conservative, and relentless in everything he does. But even good men face battles they can’t win alone.

If you feel called to support Kirk and this mission, I know it would be a worthwhile donation.

[Taylor Lewan @TaylorLewan77]

A friendly reminder for our brothers and sisters up north.

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[Ashland Football @AshlandFB]

The Eagles rise above the Golden Eagles after a walk off field goal by AJ Rhodes 🔥🦅 #AUFB #HSLD

[Will Compton @_willcompton]

Good on Jason Kelce for talking about the issue without apologizing

[Matthew McConaughey @McConaughey]

a friend reminded me of this yesterday. Let’s carry on beyond the holiday. Amen.

[Michael Vallery @ValleryDornIns]

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[Sam Coil Jr. @CoilSam]

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[ScoutingOhio.com - 247 Sports - Bucknuts @Mark__Porter]

1032 players evaluated in the Class of 2024. 524 of them have over a 3.5 GPA.

Just being good at football is half the battle.

Better compete in the Classroom!

[Madison Plains Football @FootballPlains]

Great day to be an Eagle 🦅 as 3 Junior/Seniors meet with @JimCordle63 representing Ashland University football 🏈 🟡🟣. Thank you coach for taking time to speak with our guys!

Averaged 14 a day in the 6am lifting!
#BeatWestfall

[Madison Plains Football @FootballPlains]

15 strong in the weight room this morning for 6am! If you need help with transportation please communicate!!
#BeatWestfall
@MPGoldenEagles

[Sam Coil Jr. @CoilSam]

@Coach__Cahill @FootballPlains @MPGoldenEagles @Burdy_14 @MadisonPlains