authLinden

Always underestimated but never gave up on my dreams. Author of my new book "Winning the War Within Our Mind" and my first "Tenacity, Resiliency, and Willpower"

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I grew up playing baseball on Chicago’s West Side, earned a full-ride scholarship to Kansas State, and after college rose professionally to the upper tiers of pharma, until, unexpectedly, my world was turned upside down.

At K-State, I finished third in the nation for “Toughest to Strike Out.” I didn’t even know they tracked that stat. I laughed, then realized it summed up my life in one line: hard to put away.

I’ve built my life on four pillars: take initiative and attack; set lofty goals; get in the ring and learn what it takes to win; learn from defeat and come back stronger.

I’m a husband first. I knew I loved my wife the moment I saw her, still the most beautiful woman I’ve ever known. We built a family grounded in love. Our daughter and son have reinforced the lesson I learned from my father: always provide for your family.

But my story also includes generalized anxiety disorder and treatment-resistant depression. The collateral damage was real. I was exhausted and unraveling.

I’m still here by God’s grace, because of my family, and thanks to excellent psychiatric and psychological care. I’ve failed, fought the same battles over and over, and kept swinging. I’m not here to judge what’s fair. I’m here to face the world and prove I care.

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@Listen_Brothers Well said. No one can do your reps for you, but you don’t have to lift alone. Use the quiet to heal, stack disciplined days, and let your results speak. Seek brotherhood, keep your word, build with what you have. The man you’re becoming will thank you. 🚀

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@danielbarada Where attention goes, identity grows. Aim your focus, stack small aligned actions, and the “future you” steps into the present; one choice, one moment at a time.

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@SpartanPsyche Yes! Make physiology your strategy. Sleep, protein, sunlight, steps, hydration, and smart deloads turn discipline from grind to groove. Recovery isn’t a reward; it’s the work. When you partner with your body, elite stops feeling heavy and starts feeling possible.

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@AlanSteinJr The upside: truth-seeking is a skill we can practice. Ask better questions, test your beliefs, welcome smart disagreement, and let evidence move you. Curiosity over confirmation wins in the long run.

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@ML_Philosophy Peace is a power move. Boundaries are love in action. Rest is productive. Less noise, more presence. Prioritize your peace and watch clarity, creativity, and kindness multiply.

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@ValaAfshar Agreed. The real edge is turning early pattern recognition into better choices for everyone. Stay curious, test fast, and share what you see.

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@RicHassani Absolutely! Make your “why” a “we.” When your purpose lifts others, your impact and joy compound. Serve big, grow bigger.

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@tom_peters Yes! Curiosity beats certainty. Wrong turns and “oops” moments are often on-ramps to better paths; let the map appear as you walk. Here’s to surprises that rewrite the plan.

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@CoachReedLive Football players are blessed with discipline, resilience, teamwork, and leadership for their hard work. The field is launchpad for life. It builds character and opportunity. This is the reason, no matter how old I get, I refer to my former coaches as "Coach." Out of respect.

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@PauloCoelho_DQ Yes! Wisdom is learning to notice. Slow down, pay attention, and the “ordinary” turns extraordinary: a sunrise, a shared laugh, a quiet cup of coffee. Train your eyes for awe; life gets richer fast.

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@thought_harbor So true. Talent flashes, consistency compounds. Keep promises, communicate, deliver, then trust grows and doors open. In a world chasing hacks, reliability is a superpower.

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@hvgoenka Periods of high intensity must be followed by sufficient periods of recovery.

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@GoingParabolic Absolutely! AI should give us bugbear and a blueprint. Let the fear sharpen our focus: dream audaciously, test rigorously, build with guardrails, and aim for AI that expands human potential. Bugbear + guardrails. 🤖🚀

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@elonmusk Lead with facts (first, preserve life), due process, and respect dignity. Strong individuals and righteous communities seek justice and condemn racism. A reduction in fear will lead to an increase in fairness. That’s how we all move forward together.

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@lawrencekitema Beautiful reminder. Because nothing’s guaranteed, everything is a gift. Say the words, make the call, linger in the hug, savor the ordinary; gratitude turns “normal” into something sacred. Here’s to showing up fully today.

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@ofcrdeonjoseph Powerful testimony. Thank you for three decades of service and for letting the fruits of the Spirit shine in hard places. May Yahweh continue to cover you with wisdom, protection, and peace as you serve and uplift.

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@DMize10 Exactly. Character is forged in the space between setback and response. Pause, learn, and make the next play, grit with grace wins over time. 🏀✨

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@DrSuneelDhand Yes! Closed doors are often compass points, not dead ends. With patience and curiosity, detours become upgrades. Trust the timing and keep going. The longer we are able to hang around this life, the clearer it becomes we must trust the detour.

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@JoshChambers Without a doubt @JoshChambers. When your roots are values, character, and purpose, every season makes you stronger. Stuff can be lost, self cannot. Invest in who you’re becoming. That’s wealth you carry everywhere.

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@arthurbrooks Beautifully said. Distance can protect us, and the ache is real. The hopeful part: some bonds can be rebuilt, slowly and safely, with clear boundaries, honest listening, and support. And if not, healing and chosen family remain. There’s a path to peace either way.