
Turning 46: How One Birthday Sparked a Movement to Help Others Overcome Obstacles
From One Birthday to a Bigger Purpose
What if one day—one birthday—changed the entire course of your life?
I was 15 years old when that happened to me. A birthday that should’ve been filled with carefree joy ended with the kind of…

From Grief to Growth: James Layman Resilience Story
James Layman story is a perfect example of the S.O. What! Success System in action.
His journey demonstrates how to Overcome Obstacles, Eliminate Excuses, and Calculate Choices to create a life filled with purpose, joy, and impact.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAQEAhIOaXM
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Turning 46 with a Gift for Grads – Two Life-Changing Books
Every year on my birthday, I reflect on the gifts life has given me – not the kind wrapped in bows, but the kind wrapped in pain, struggle, and unbreakable purpose.
As I count down to my 46th birthday one week from today, I can’t help…

A Night of Resilience, Reflection, and Scholarship Awards for Resilient Students: My Heartfelt Reflections
I’m still feeling the impact of the 3rd Annual S.O. What! Awards and Scholarship Soiree, and I can honestly say it was one of the most powerful nights of my life. Standing on that stage, looking out at a room filled with…

From Uncertainty to Impact: Dorian Spears’ Blueprint for Resilience
I had one of those conversations that perfectly embodies the S.O. What! Success System: Overcome Obstacles, Eliminate Excuses, and Calculate Choices, and I knew I had to share it with you.
In this episode of S.O. What! Success Stories, I…