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In this episode, Terry Tucker and I discuss his amazing life journey before and after his diagnosis of a very rare cancer that resulted in first the amputation of his foot and then eventually his leg. Terry shares his 11-year battle with cancer and how his faith and powerful mindset continue to help him fight through. You absolutely must hear Terry's 4 Truths and how they fit into your life no matter what you are going through.   Terry Tucker is a motivational speaker, author, and international podcast guest on the topics of motivation, mindset, and self-development. He has a business administration degree from The Citadel (where he played NCAA Division I college basketball) and a master's degree from Boston University. In his professional career, Terry has been a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, a high school basketball coach, a business owner, a motivational speaker, and for the past eleven years, a cancer warrior (which has resulted in the amputation of his foot in 2018 and his leg in 2020). He is the author of the book, Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life. Terry has also been featured in Authority, Thrive Global, and Human Capital Leadership magazines, along with being quoted and featured in the new book, Audaciousness, Your Journey To Living A Bold And Authentic Life by Maribel Ortega and Helen Strong.         I am your host, Marci Nettles. I have had a lifetime of opportunities where I had the choice to Breakdown or Breakthrough. It is my hope this Podcast may become your light in the darkness, as you listen to the stories of people I consider “heroes.” Each one had a point where they too had to choose to either Breakdown or Breakthrough! Working from home, with my husband/business partner, helping people around the world find new levels of success in their health and wellness, is part of what makes me tick! If you are open to opportunity, let's connect!    Thank you for listening!   Please connect with Terry:   motivationalcheck(.)com   Find Marci at marcinettles(.)com Don't forget to claim your FREEBIE from Terry by going to marcinettles(.)com/freebies Purchase Terry's book here: marcinettles.com/books  

His greatest challenge however, began in early 2012 when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, which presented on the bottom of my foot. By the time the melanoma was detected, it had metastasized to a lymph node in the groin. Because the cancer is so rare, Tucker was treated at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center. He wrote the book, Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, to help others find and live their uncommon and extraordinary purpose. The ten principles outlined in my book will provide the bedrock necessary to form the foundation of unshakable beliefs and dedicated behaviors to reinforce your attitude, no matter how much pain you must endure or how many obstacles you must overcome. Sustainable Excellence has now expanded into a Membership to connect like-minded leaders and professionals and to provide monthly group coaching calls and on-demand personal development videos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterself/support

Today we dive deep into the extraordinary journey of Terry Tucker and his battle with a rare form of cancer, Acral Lentiginous Melanoma. Join us as we explore Terry's incredible story of reinvention and resilience in the face of adversity, his 4 Truths, and the ten principles from his book, Sustainable Excellence. Get ready to be inspired, learn how to harness your inner strength, and discover the keys to leading an uncommon and extraordinary life.

I have reinvented myself frequently over my professional career. After I graduated from college at The Citadel (where I played NCAA Division I basketball), I was employed in the Marketing Department at the corporate headquarters of Wendy's International in Dublin, Ohio. From there, I worked in hospital administration for Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. After getting married and moving to California, I became the Customer Service Manager for an academic publishing company in Santa Barbara. When our daughter was born and we moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, I became a police officer with the Cincinnati Police Department, where I was a SWAT Hostage Negotiator. In 2004, I obtained my Masters degree from Boston University. Following a family relocation to Texas, I started a school security consulting business and coached high school girls basketball. Each time I took on a new job, I had to develop new skills and faced different challenges. There was always a significant learning curve with every new position. But my greatest challenge began in 2012 when I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, which presented on the bottom of my foot. By the time the cancer was detected, it had metastasized to a lymph node in my groin. Because my disease is extremely rare I was treated at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center. I had two surgeries to remove the tumors, and after I healed, I was put on a weekly injection of the drug, Interferon, to help keep the disease from returning. I realize pain and discomfort can beat you to your knees and keep you there if you let it. But I also came to appreciate that I could use my hurting and anguish to harden my mind and make me more resolute. I was no better at dealing with pain and discomfort than the next person. But every day, I found a way to survive, with the knowledge that I would need to do it again the following morning. I wrote my book, Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life to help people find and live their uncommon and extraordinary purpose. The ten principles outlined in the book will provide the bedrock necessary to form the foundation of unshakable beliefs and dedicated behaviors to reinforce your attitude, no matter how much pain you must endure or how many obstacles you must overcome. Sustainable Excellence is available on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLGVTVS), Barnes & Noble.com, (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sustainable-excellence-terry-tucker/1137534840), or anywhere you can get a book online. ​ Unfortunately, my cancer experience hasn't ended with me conquering my disease. The melanoma that had plagued me for over five years returned in 2017, and my only treatment option was the amputation of my left foot in 2018. The cancer reemerged again in 2019, requiring multiple operations. In February 2020, an undiagnosed tumor fractured my tibia. My only remedy, in the middle of the COVID pandemic, was an above the knee amputation of my left leg. I also learned I have tumors in both of my lungs. But I refused to be a victim of this malignancy. I vowed to continue my fight. I knew the only way cancer could win is if I gave up or gave in to the disease, or it killed me. In addition to my faith, I use my 4 Truths to guide the decisions I make in my life. These 4 Truths are: 1. Control your mind, or it will control you. 2. Embrace the pain and discomfort we all experience in life and use it to make you a stronger and more determined individual. 3. What you leave behind is what you weave in the hearts of other people. 4. As long as you don't quit - you can never be defeated http://www.motivationalcheck.com

Terry Tucker  The Motivational Check I have reinvented myself frequently over my professional career. After I graduated from college at The Citadel (where I played NCAA Division I basketball), I was employed in the Marketing Department at the corporate headquarters of Wendy's International in Dublin, Ohio. From there, I worked in hospital administration for Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. After getting married and moving to California, I became the Customer Service Manager for an academic publishing company in Santa Barbara. When our daughter was born and we moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, I became a police officer with the Cincinnati Police Department, where I was a SWAT Hostage Negotiator. In 2004, I obtained my Masters's degree from Boston University. Following a family relocation to Texas, I started a school security consulting business and coached high school girls basketball. Each time I took on a new job, I had to develop new skills and faced different challenges.  But my greatest challenge began in 2012 when I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, which presented on the bottom of my foot. By the time the cancer was detected, it had metastasized to a lymph node in my groin. Because my disease is extremely rare I was treated at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center. I had two surgeries to remove the tumors, and after I healed, I was put on a weekly injection of the drug, Interferon, to help keep the disease from returning.  I took those weekly injections for almost five years before the Interferon became so toxic to my body that I ended up in the Intensive Care Unit with a body temperature of 108 degrees. Fortunately, expert medical care saved my life. The Interferon gave me severe flu-like symptoms for two to three days after each injection. I lost fifty pounds during my therapy, was constantly nauseous, fatigued, and chilled, my ability to taste food significantly diminished, and my body constantly ached. This misery went on for over 1,660 days! One thing I learned during all my pain and discomfort is that you have two choices. You can succumb to the debilitating distress and misery, or you can learn to embrace it and use it to make you a stronger and better human being. I chose the latter. Make no mistake, there were times I felt so poorly and was in so much agony that I prayed to die. Each day was a struggle to use my mind to override my body's apathy and distress. I realize pain and discomfort can beat you to your knees and keep you there if you let it. But I also came to appreciate that I could use my hurting and anguish to make me stronger and more resolute. I was no better at dealing with pain and discomfort than the next person. But every day, I found a way to survive, with the knowledge that I would need to do it again the following morning. I wrote my book, Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life to help people find and live their uncommon and extraordinary purpose. The ten principles outlined in the book will provide the bedrock necessary to form the foundation of unshakable beliefs and dedicated behaviors to reinforce your attitude, no matter how much pain you must endure or how many obstacles you must overcome. Sustainable Excellence is available on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLGVTVS), Barnes & Noble.com, (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sustainable-excellence-terry-tucker/1137534840), or anywhere you can get a book online. ​ Support the show

More about Terry Tucker: I have reinvented myself frequently over my professional career. After I graduated from college at The Citadel (where I played NCAA Division I basketball), I was employed in the Marketing Department at the corporate headquarters of Wendy's International in Dublin, Ohio. From there, I worked in hospital administration for Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. After getting married and moving to California, I became the Customer Service Manager for an academic publishing company in Santa Barbara. When our daughter was born and we moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, I became a police officer with the Cincinnati Police Department, where I was a SWAT Hostage Negotiator. In 2004, I obtained my Masters's degree from Boston University. Following a family relocation to Texas, I started a school security consulting business and coached high school girls basketball. Each time I took on a new job, I had to develop new skills and faced different challenges. There was always a significant learning curve with every new position. But my greatest challenge began in 2012 when I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, which presented on the bottom of my foot. In addition to my faith, I use my 4 Truths to guide the decisions I make in my life. These 4 Truths are: 1. Control your mind, or it will control you. 2. Embrace the pain and discomfort we all experience in life and use it to make you a stronger and more determined individual. 3. What you leave behind is what you weave in the hearts of other people. 4. As long as you don't quit - you can never be defeated. If you are besieged with anything in your life, know there are people available, able, and willing to help you. I understand what it is like to fight for your life. I hope the quotes, stories, videos, recommendations, and podcast recordings on these pages will encourage and motivate you to fight on against whatever is hindering you. However, if you are overwhelmed by what is going on in your life, please have the courage to contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at: 800-273-8255 (USA Only). For a list of International Suicide Hotlines, please click here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gobegreat/message

Terry is the author of Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life to help people find and live their uncommon and extraordinary life. Join the community: SustainableExcellenceMembership.com Watch on YouTube “What are your 4 Truths and how did you come up with them?” 1. Control your mind or your mind is going to control you. 2. Embrace the pain and difficulty that we all experience in life and use that pain and difficulty to make us stronger and more resilient individuals 3. What you leave behind is what you weave into the hearts of other people. 4. As long as you don't quit, you can never be defeated. The three F's of Terry Tucker's life: Faith, Family and Friends He has reinvented himself frequently over his professional career. "After I graduated from college at The Citadel, where I played NCAA Division One basketball against Michael Jordan and James Worthy at University of North Carolina in 1982, the year they won the championship, and played against Jim Valvano, coach of 1983 N.C. State National Champions. Right out of college, I was employed in the Marketing Department at the corporate headquarters of Wendy's International in Dublin, Ohio. From there, I worked in hospital administration for Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. After getting married and moving to California, I became the Customer Service Manager for an academic publishing company in Santa Barbara. We then moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, I became a police officer with the Cincinnati Police Department, where I was a SWAT Hostage Negotiator. Following a family relocation to Texas, I started a school security consulting business and coached high school girls basketball in Houston. "But my greatest challenge began in early 2012 when I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, which presented on the bottom of my foot. By the time the melanoma was detected, it had metastasized to a lymph node in my groin. I was treated at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center. After two surgeries to remove the tumors, I was put on a weekly injection of the drug, Interferon, to help keep the disease from coming back. "I took those weekly injections for four years and seven months before the Interferon became so toxic to my body that I ended up in the Intensive Care Unit with a fever of 108 degrees. "The Interferon gave me severe flu-like symptoms for two to three days after each injection. I lost fifty pounds during my therapy, was constantly nauseous, fatigued, and chilled, my ability to taste food significantly diminished, and my body constantly ached. There were times I felt so poorly and was in so much agony that I prayed to die. Each day was a struggle to use my mind to override my body's apathy and distress.I was no better at dealing with pain and discomfort than the next person. But every day, I found a way to survive. Join the community: SustainableExcellenceMembership.com

How do you find common ground in hostage situations?Do you have the tools to negotiate into a win-win outcome? How do you reach common ground when you come from polar opposite sides of an issue?Terry Tucker is a sought after speaker, former SWAT Team hostage negotiator who believes in the power of a story to motivate, inspire, and help others lead their uncommon and extraordinary lives. By combining his 10-year cancer journey with his diverse business, athletic coaching, and hostage negotiating expertise, he delivers compelling yet relatable presentations for conferences, on-line events, panels, meetings, and seminars.In 2019, Terry started the website, Motivational Check, to help others find and lead their uncommon and extraordinary lives. His mission is to consistently enrich and improve lives through inspiring, diverse, and uplifting content, without sacrificing the relationship with my family and friends.Terry's greatest challenge began in 2012 when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, which presented on the bottom of my foot. By the time the cancer was detected, it had metastasized to a lymph node in my groin. Because the disease is extremely rare he was treated at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center. He had two surgeries to remove the tumors, and after healing, he was put on a weekly injection of the drug, Interferon, to help keep the disease from returning.   One thing he learned during all the pain and discomfort is that you have two choices. You can succumb to the debilitating distress and misery, or you can learn to embrace it and use it to make you a stronger and more resilient human being. He chose the latter.In his book, "Sustainable Excellence", Terry answers the three basic questions that will lead you to your best life. "What is excellence, how do you achieve it, and most importantly , how do you sustain it?"On this episode, he detailed the steps necessary to negotiate very challenging situations and eventually reach the desired outcome.Listen as Terry shares:- our capabilities of becoming the best we can be- how we can all lead extraordinary lives despite tough challenges- how a rare form of cancer changed his outlook on life- how to overcome obstacles and maintain excellence- how to negotiate for an eventual win-win outcome- the major role played by listening skills when negotiating- the game-changer when making the other person feel understood- how to handle a situation when emotions are on overdrive- how to control your mind before it controls you- why you are never defeated if you do not quit- how to be more resolute despite facing pain and anguishConnect with Terry:Website: https://www.motivationalcheck.comAdditional Resources:"Sustainable Excellence" by Terry Tucker"Everyday Excellence" w/ Joe Templin"How To Have Confidence And Achieve Excellence" w/ Elizabeth BatallaConnect with me:Email: roberta4sk@gmail.comKindly subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review.Listen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aUFGKhOUsJuffu0ZddqwxApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-negotiate-your-way-to-the-desired-outcome-w/id1614151066?i=1000569427755YouTube: https://youtu.be/ie4eWacbKS8

From a college basketball player to hostage negotiator, Terry Tucker has reinvented himself frequently over his professional career. Along with most recently becoming an author and motivational speaker, Terry added cancer warrior to his list after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Terry shares his inspiring story of courage and strength and how he uses his experiences to support others.

I have reinvented myself frequently over my professional career. After I graduated from college at The Citadel (where I played NCAA Division I basketball), I was employed in the Marketing Department at the corporate headquarters of Wendy's International in Dublin, Ohio. From there, I worked in hospital administration for Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. After getting married and moving to California for my wife's job, I became the Customer Service Manager for an academic publishing company in Santa Barbara. After our daughter was born and we moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, I became a police officer with the Cincinnati Police Department, where I was a SWAT Hostage Negotiator. Following a family relocation to Texas, I started a school security consulting business and coached high school girls' basketball in Houston. Each time I took on a new job, I had to develop new skills and faced different challenges. There was always a significant learning curve with every new position. However, my greatest challenge began in early 2012 when I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, which presented on the bottom of my foot. By the time the melanoma was detected, it had metastasized to a lymph node in my groin. Because my cancer is so rare, I was treated at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center. I had two surgeries to remove the tumors, and after I healed, I was put on a weekly injection of the drug, Interferon, to prevent the disease from coming back. I took those weekly injections for almost five years before the Interferon became so toxic to my body that I ended up in the Intensive Care Unit with a fever of 108 degrees. Fortunately, expert medical care saved my life. The Interferon gave me severe flu-like symptoms for two to three days after each injection. I lost fifty pounds during my therapy, was constantly nauseous, fatigued, and chilled, my ability to taste food significantly diminished, and my body constantly ached. This misery went on for over 1,660 days! One thing I learned during all my pain and suffering is that you have two choices. You can succumb to the debilitating discomfort and misery, or you can learn to embrace it and use it to make you a stronger and better human being. I chose the latter. There were times during my Interferon therapy that I felt so poorly and was in so much agony that I prayed to die. Each day was a struggle to use my mind to override my body's apathy and distress. I realize pain and discomfort can beat you to your knees and keep you there if you let it. But I also came to appreciate that I could use my hurting and anguish to make me stronger and more resolute. I was no better at dealing with pain and discomfort than the next person. But every day, I found a way to survive, with the knowledge that I would need to do it again the following morning. I wrote the book, Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, to help others find and live their uncommon and extraordinary purpose. The ten principles outlined in the book will provide the bedrock necessary to form the foundation of unshakable beliefs and dedicated behaviors to reinforce your attitude, no matter how much pain you must endure or how many obstacles you must overcome. My hope is that people who read the book will lead a life of significance, as well as a life of success. Unfortunately, my cancer experience hasn't ended with me conquering my disease. The melanoma that had plagued me for over six years returned in 2017, and my only treatment option was the amputation of most of my left foot in 2018. The cancer reemerged again in 2019, requiring multiple surgeries. In February of 2020, an undiagnosed tumor in my ankle fractured my tibia. My only remedy was the amputation of my left leg above the knee. I am also being treated for tumors in my lungs. But I refused to be a victim of this malignancy. I vowed to continue my fight. I knew the only way cancer could win is if I gave up or gave in to the disease, or it killed me. In addition to my faith, I use my 4 Truths to guide the decisions I make in my life. These 4 Truths, which I have developed over my ten-year battle with melanoma, are: 1. Control your mind, or it will control you. 2. Embrace the pain and discomfort we all experience in life and use it to make you a stronger and more determined individual. 3. What you leave behind is what you weave in the hearts of other people. 4. As long as you don't quit - you can never be defeated. I chose my blog title, Motivational Check, for a simple reason. When I was a recruit in the Cincinnati Police Academy, it was a phrase any of our classmates could shout if they needed encouragement, motivation, or support. The class's response was to answer with a loud “84,” signifying our Recruit Class number and letting the person needing the reassurance know that we were all there for him or her. I understand what it is like to fight for your life and one thing I've learned is that as long as you don't quit, you can never be defeated. However, I came to understand the responsibility for altering your life is entirely up to YOU. Whining, complaining, and blaming others for your plight will not enhance your experience. Motivation alone will not cause you to progress. YOU have to want to make the change and commit to it every minute of every day. There are no days off when attempting to make significant and lasting improvements in your life. Just as fire strengthens metal and lifting weights until exhaustion grows muscle, use the pain and discomfort you are experiencing to harden your mind and make you a better and more determined individual. Keep fighting no matter how many setbacks you have or how bad you feel. Believe in yourself and know that there will be light at the end of your journey one day.    https://www.motivationalcheck.com

Terry Tucker a graduate from The Citadel  reinvented himself frequently over his professional career. After being  diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma in 2012 had an even greater challenge. Terry has  written a book, entitled Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, to help people find and live their uncommon and extraordinary life. Terry is in the house to chop it up with your boy W-I-Z-E an share his amazing story.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-tucker-9b5605179/ https://twitter.com/terrytucker2012 

Terry has been battling a rare form of cancer for the last decade, and when I say battling, I'm not exaggerating. Both the cancer and his treatments have wreaked havoc on his body, but Terry isn't letting that stop him from leading an extraordinary life.You can get Terry's book, Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life on Amazon. Check out his blog, Motivational Check, and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.Don't forget to visit myimmunesystempod.com, where you can get in contact with Chelsey, listen to old episodes, learn about the RA Warrior Group, buy some My Immune System Hates Me merchandise, and apply to be a guest on the show.Don't forget to rate and review the show, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @myimmunesystempod***Any information discussed in this podcast is strictly my opinion and those of my guests and are for informational purposes only. We are speaking from our personal experiences and you should always consult with your doctor or medical team.

Terry and I talk about his time as a college basketball player and a police officer as well as how he is now in the battle of his life with rare cancer.******I have reinvented myself frequently over my professional career. After I graduated from college at The Citadel (where I played NCAA Division I basketball), I was employed in the Marketing Department at the corporate headquarters of Wendy's International in Dublin, Ohio. From there, I worked in hospital administration for Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. After getting married and moving to California for my wife's job, I became the Customer Service Manager for an academic publishing company in Santa Barbara. After our daughter was born and we moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, I became a police officer with the Cincinnati Police Department, where I was a SWAT Hostage Negotiator. Following a family relocation to Texas, I started a school security consulting business and coached high school girls basketball in Houston. Each time I took on a new job, I had to develop new skills and faced different challenges. There was always a significant learning curve with every new position.But my greatest challenge began in early 2012 when I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma.Remember, YOU are never out of the fight, no matter how often you fail or how many obstacles you face. Stay positive and keep moving forward!Website: https://www.motivationalcheck.com******If you would like to contact the show about being a guest please email us at Dauna@betertopodcast.comFollow us on Social MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0ETs2wpOHbCuhUNr0XFTw?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaunaD1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomVideo of the interview is available here: https://youtu.be/IHlHCiJXye4Have a question or want to be a guest on the podcast email: dauna@bettertopodcast.comTo see upcoming guests click here: https://www.dmneedom.com/better-topodcastSupport the podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomSound Design and production by Rich Zei at Third Ear Audio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdearaudioproductionsBuzzsprout: Affiliate link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1832259©2022 Better To...Podcast with D. M.NeedomSupport the show

TW: talk of death, thoughts of dying.Many people hate the "m" word for various reasons, but the reason often given is "it' won't help me or cure me." Here's the thing, many people have said it does help them, and mindset doesn't necessarily mean being an eternal optimist. Terry Tucker, a cancer warrior, talks about mindset, health and his principles to a good life.In this episode we talk about:the idea that pain is inevitable but suffering is optionalkeeping hope aliveSustainable ExcellenceGuest Bio:In 2012, Terry Tucker was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, which presented on the bottom of his foot. By the time the melanoma was detected, it had metastasized. Over the past 9 years, Terry has had several different treatments, and keeps fighting. One thing he learned during all his pain and suffering is that you have two choices. You can succumb to the debilitating discomfort and misery, or you can learn to embrace it and use it to make you a stronger and better human being. He chose the latter.He recently wrote a book, entitled Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, to help people find and live their uncommon and extraordinary life. The ten principles outlined in the book will provide the bedrock necessary to form the foundation of unshakable beliefs and dedicated behaviors to reinforce your attitude, no matter how much pain you must endure or how many obstacles you must overcome. His hope is that people who read the book will lead a life of significance, as well as a life of success. He understands what it is like to fight for your life and one thing I've learned is that as long as you don't quit, you can never be defeated.Check out Terry's website: https://www.motivationalcheck.com/Follow Terry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/terrytucker2012Follow Terry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-tucker-9b5605179/Follow the show on Instagram @chronically.living_Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chronically_living

Today we learn from Terry Tucker, a former NCAA Div I Basketball player who now is a best-selling author, coach, and motivational speaker helping others live their best life. His greatest challenge began in early 2012 when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, which presented on the bottom of his foot. By the time the melanoma was detected, it had metastasized to a lymph node in his groin. Because his cancer is so rare (only about 6,500 people are diagnosed with this form of malignancy in the U.S. each year), he was treated at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center. Terry has had two surgeries to remove the tumors, and after he healed, he was put on a weekly injection of the drug, Interferon, to help keep the disease from coming back.  He took those weekly injections for four years and seven months before the Interferon became so toxic to his body that he ended up in the Intensive Care Unit with a fever of 108 degrees. Fortunately, expert medical care saved his life.  One thing he learned during all his pain and suffering is that you have two choices. You can succumb to the debilitating discomfort and misery, or you can learn to embrace it and use it to make you a stronger and better human being. He chose the latter.  Terry recently wrote a book, entitled Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, to help people find and live their uncommon and extraordinary life. The ten principles outlined in the book will provide the bedrock necessary to form the foundation of unshakable beliefs and dedicated behaviors to reinforce your attitude, no matter how much pain you must endure or how many obstacles you must overcome. Unfortunately, his cancer experience hasn't ended with him conquering the disease. The melanoma that had plagued Terry for over six years returned in 2017, and his only treatment option was the amputation of most of his left foot in 2018. Cancer reemerged again in 2019, requiring multiple operations. In February of 2020, an undiagnosed tumor in his ankle fractured his tibia. The only remedy was the amputation of his left leg above the knee. He also has tumors in both of his lungs. Recently, his doctor advised that more than likely, I am coming to the end of my life.  But Terry refused to be a victim of this malignancy. He vowed to continue his fight. He knew the only way cancer could win is if he gave up or gave in to the disease, or if it kills him.In addition to Terry's faith, he uses 4 Truths to guide the decisions he makes in life. These 4 Truths are:1. Control your mind, or it will control you.2. Embrace the pain and suffering we all experience in life and use it to make you a stronger and more determined individual.3. What you leave behind is what you weave in the hearts of other people.4. As long as you don't quit - you can never be defeated.  Remember, YOU are never out of the fight, no matter how often you fail or how many obstacles you face. Stay positive and keep moving forward! Support the show (https://paypal.me/pencilleadership)

Update: One year later:In many ways, I believe I am just like any of the billions of people existing on this planet. ​I have reinvented myself frequently over my professional career. After I graduated from college at The Citadel (where I played NCAA Division I basketball), I was employed in the Marketing Department at the corporate headquarters of Wendy's International in Dublin, Ohio. From there, I worked in hospital administration for Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. After getting married and moving to California for my wife's job, I became the Customer Service Manager for an academic publishing company in Santa Barbara. After our daughter was born and we moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, I became a police officer with the Cincinnati Police Department, where I was a SWAT Hostage Negotiator. Following a family relocation to Texas, I started a school security consulting business and coached high school girls' basketball in Houston. Each time I took on a new job, I had to develop new skills and faced different challenges. There was always a significant learning curve with every new position. But my greatest challenge began in early 2012 when I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, which presented on the bottom of my foot. By the time the melanoma was detected, it had metastasized to a lymph node in my groin. Because my cancer is so rare (only about 6,500 people are diagnosed with this form of malignancy in the U.S. each year), I was treated at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center. I had two surgeries to remove the tumors, and after I healed, I was put on a weekly injection of the drug, Interferon, to help keep the disease from coming back. I took those weekly injections for four years and seven months before the Interferon became so toxic to my body that I ended up in the Intensive Care Unit with a fever of 108 degrees. Fortunately, expert medical care saved my life. The Interferon gave me severe flu-like symptoms for two to three days after each injection. I lost fifty pounds during my therapy, was constantly nauseous, fatigued, and chilled, my ability to taste food significantly diminished, and my body constantly ached. This misery went on for over 1,660 days! One thing I learned during all my pain and suffering is that you have two choices. You can succumb to the debilitating discomfort and misery, or you can learn to embrace it and use it to make you a stronger and better human being. I chose the latter. 

Today I'm with Terry Tucker from Denver As you listen to his story I am asking that you take time today to pray for Terry. Watch On YouTube. Terry understands what it is like to fight for your life and one thing he's learned is that as long as you don't quit, you can never be defeated. “What do you believe your purpose in life is?“ Can you describe your 9-year battle with cancer?” “Did you have a point in your life when you felt hopeless or hopeless?” “What are your 4 Truths and how did you come up with them?” He is the author of Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life to help people find and live their uncommon and extraordinary life. The principles outlined in the book will provide the bedrock necessary to form the foundation of unshakable beliefs and dedicated behaviors to reinforce your attitude, no matter how much pain you must endure or how many obstacles you must overcome. His hope is that people who read the book will lead a life of significance, as well as a life of success.  "In many ways, I believe I am just like any of the billions of people existing on this planet. ​I have reinvented myself frequently over my professional career. After I graduated from college at The Citadel, where I played NCAA Division I basketball against Michael Jordan and James Worthy at University of North Carolina in 1982, the year they won the championship, and played against Jim Valvano, coach of 1983 N.C. State National Champions. Right out of college, I was employed in the Marketing Department at the corporate headquarters of Wendy's International in Dublin, Ohio From there, I worked in hospital administration for Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  After getting married and moving to California for my wife's job, I became the Customer Service Manager for an academic publishing company in Santa Barbara. After our daughter was born and we moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, I became a police officer with the Cincinnati Police Department, where I was a SWAT Hostage Negotiator. "But my greatest challenge began in early 2012 when I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, which presented on the bottom of my foot. By the time the melanoma was detected, it had metastasized to a lymph node in my groin. Because my cancer is so rare (only about 6,500 people are diagnosed with this form of malignancy in the U.S. each year), I was treated at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center."I had two surgeries to remove the tumors, and after I healed, I was put on a weekly injection of the drug, Interferon, to help keep the disease from coming back."I took those weekly injections for four years and seven months before the Interferon became so toxic to my body that I ended up in the Intensive Care Unit with a fever of 108 degrees. Fortunately, expert medical care saved my life."The Interferon gave me severe flu-like symptoms for two to three days after each injection. I lost fifty pounds during my therapy, was constantly nauseous, fatigued, and chilled, my ability to taste food significantly diminished, and my body constantly ached. This misery went on for over 1,660 days!There were times I felt so poorly and was in so much agony that I prayed to die. Each day was a struggle to use my mind to override my body's apathy and distressI realize pain and discomfort can beat you to your knees and keep you there if you let it. But I also came to appreciate that I could use my hurting and anguish to make me stronger and more resolute.I was no better at dealing with pain and discomfort than the next person. But every day, I found a way to survive, with the knowledge that I would need to do it again the following morning.” #faith #family # friends #Christfollower #Christianity #JohnMaxwellTeam #JohnCMaxwell #hope #encouragement #inspiration                      

TGIF Friends-It's the freakin weekend! Woo-Hoo! My next guest is absolutely incredibly inspiring. He has overcame so much and continues to excel. Please welcome Terry Tucker! A little bit about Terry:​I have reinvented myself frequently over my professional career. After I graduated from college at The Citadel (where I played NCAA Division I basketball), I was employed in the Marketing Department at the corporate headquarters of Wendy's International in Dublin, Ohio. From there, I worked in hospital administration for Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. After getting married and moving to California for my wife's job, I became the Customer Service Manager for an academic publishing company in Santa Barbara. After our daughter was born and we moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, I became a police officer with the Cincinnati Police Department, where I was a SWAT Hostage Negotiator. Following a family relocation to Texas, I started a school security consulting business and coached high school girls basketball in Houston. Each time I took on a new job, I had to develop new skills and faced different challenges. There was always a significant learning curve with every new position. But my greatest challenge began in early 2012 when I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, which presented on the bottom of my foot. By the time the melanoma was detected, it had metastasized to a lymph node in my groin. Because my cancer is so rare (only about 6,500 people are diagnosed with this form of malignancy in the U.S. each year), I was treated at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center. I had two surgeries to remove the tumors, and after I healed, I was put on a weekly injection of the drug, Interferon, to help keep the disease from coming back. I took those weekly injections for four years and seven months before the Interferon became so toxic to my body that I ended up in the Intensive Care Unit with a fever of 108 degrees. Fortunately, expert medical care saved my life.The Interferon gave me severe flu-like symptoms for two to three days after each injection. I lost fifty pounds during my therapy, was constantly nauseous, fatigued, and chilled, my ability to taste food significantly diminished, and my body constantly ached. This misery went on for over 1,660 days!One thing I learned during all my pain and suffering is that you have two choices. You can succumb to the debilitating discomfort and misery, or you can learn to embrace it and use it to make you a stronger and better human being. I chose the latter.There were times I felt so poorly and was in so much agony that I prayed to die. Each day was a struggle to use my mind to override my body's apathy and distress.I realize pain and discomfort can beat you to your knees and keep you there if you let it. But I also came to appreciate that I could use my hurting and anguish to make me stronger and more resolute.I was no better at dealing with pain and discomfort than the next person. But every day, I found a way to survive, with the knowledge that I would need to do it again the following morning.I recently wrote a book, entitled Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, to help people find and live their uncommon and extraordinary life. The ten principles outlined in the book will provide the bedrock necessary to form the foundation of unshakable beliefs and dedicated behaviors to reinforce your attitude, no matter how much pain you must endure or how many obstacles you must overcome. My hope is that people who read the book will lead a life of significance, as well as a life of success. I understand what it is like to fight for your life and one thing I've learned is that as long as you don't quit, you can never be defeated. To follow Terry, head to the links below:https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-tucker-9b5605179/https://twitter

TGIF Friends-It's the freakin weekend! Woo-Hoo! My next guest is absolutely incredibly inspiring. He has overcame so much and continues to excel. Please welcome Terry Tucker! A little bit about Terry:​I have reinvented myself frequently over my professional career. After I graduated from college at The Citadel (where I played NCAA Division I basketball), I was employed in the Marketing Department at the corporate headquarters of Wendy's International in Dublin, Ohio. From there, I worked in hospital administration for Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. After getting married and moving to California for my wife's job, I became the Customer Service Manager for an academic publishing company in Santa Barbara. After our daughter was born and we moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, I became a police officer with the Cincinnati Police Department, where I was a SWAT Hostage Negotiator. Following a family relocation to Texas, I started a school security consulting business and coached high school girls basketball in Houston. Each time I took on a new job, I had to develop new skills and faced different challenges. There was always a significant learning curve with every new position. But my greatest challenge began in early 2012 when I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, which presented on the bottom of my foot. By the time the melanoma was detected, it had metastasized to a lymph node in my groin. Because my cancer is so rare (only about 6,500 people are diagnosed with this form of malignancy in the U.S. each year), I was treated at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center. I had two surgeries to remove the tumors, and after I healed, I was put on a weekly injection of the drug, Interferon, to help keep the disease from coming back. I took those weekly injections for four years and seven months before the Interferon became so toxic to my body that I ended up in the Intensive Care Unit with a fever of 108 degrees. Fortunately, expert medical care saved my life.The Interferon gave me severe flu-like symptoms for two to three days after each injection. I lost fifty pounds during my therapy, was constantly nauseous, fatigued, and chilled, my ability to taste food significantly diminished, and my body constantly ached. This misery went on for over 1,660 days!One thing I learned during all my pain and suffering is that you have two choices. You can succumb to the debilitating discomfort and misery, or you can learn to embrace it and use it to make you a stronger and better human being. I chose the latter.There were times I felt so poorly and was in so much agony that I prayed to die. Each day was a struggle to use my mind to override my body's apathy and distress.I realize pain and discomfort can beat you to your knees and keep you there if you let it. But I also came to appreciate that I could use my hurting and anguish to make me stronger and more resolute.I was no better at dealing with pain and discomfort than the next person. But every day, I found a way to survive, with the knowledge that I would need to do it again the following morning.I recently wrote a book, entitled Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, to help people find and live their uncommon and extraordinary life. The ten principles outlined in the book will provide the bedrock necessary to form the foundation of unshakable beliefs and dedicated behaviors to reinforce your attitude, no matter how much pain you must endure or how many obstacles you must overcome. My hope is that people who read the book will lead a life of significance, as well as a life of success. I understand what it is like to fight for your life and one thing I've learned is that as long as you don't quit, you can never be defeated. To follow Terry, head to the links below:https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-tucker-9b5605179/https://twitter

Terry Tucker, Former Police/SWAT Officer, Businessman, and now Cancer Warrior, has written the book "Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life"to help people find and live their purpose.  This interview goes in-depth on Terry's life as a police officer, starting in the force when he was 37 years old. Terry shares how being a more senior police officer helped him to understand and communicate with people better. He worked for the Cincinnati, Ohio Police Department as a neighborhood patrol officer, an undercover narcotics investigator, and a SWAT Hostage Negotiator.  Terry had many professions in his life, even playing NCAA Division I college basketball. Yet, his challenge since 2012 is one of a cancer warrior dealing with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, which presented on the bottom of my foot. Terry shares how he has been going through this process and how a college student's request led him to write his book "Sustainable Excellence" to help motivate people to live their lives to the fullest.Terry Tucker also created the website: motivationalcheck.com, which helps to motivate people with other people's stories and quotes. "I tell people, don't sit in that comfort zone because that comfort zone is never going to make you grow. It's never going to make you the kind of person you potentially could be."Watch video here: https://youtu.be/VnsO1c2IHcAhttps://www.motivationalcheck.comwww.oneinterviewoneworld.com

Terry Tucker has a very inspiring and moving life story. His biggest challenge began in early 2012 when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma. Terry had two surgeries to remove the tumors, and after he healed, he had to start taking experimental drugs to prevent the disease from coming back. At this point the doctors can't heal this rare form of cancer, he knows that he's living on borrowed time. But that's exactly why Terry has been such an inspirational guest. The way he is dealing with such a difficult situation, dealing with life-threatening obstacles and still manages to remain extremely positive and grateful is amazing. It was super inspiring talking to Terry and getting to know his ways of looking at life and learning from his wisdom. Get Terry's Book: Amazon Find Terry's Website: https://www.motivationalcheck.com/ Connect with Terry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-tucker-9b5605179/# Find my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pt.lukas

Our guest is a motivational Speaker and Author of: “Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life”.  He has reinvented myself frequently over his professional career. He has worked in corporate America, the police department, and was also a former high school basketball coach. His greatest challenge began in early 2012 when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, which presented on the bottom of the foot. This cancer is so rare (only about 6,500 people are diagnosed with this form of malignancy in the U.S. each year. One thing our guest learned during all his pain and suffering is that you have two choices. You can succumb to the debilitating discomfort and misery, or you can learn to embrace it and use it to make you a stronger and better human being. He chose the latter. He wrote his book to help people find and live their purpose. The ten principles outlined in the book will provide the bedrock necessary to form the foundation of unshakable beliefs and dedicated behaviors to reinforce your attitude, no matter how much pain you must endure or how many obstacles you must overcome. His cancer experience has not ended however. The melanoma that had plagued him for over six years returned in 2017, and his only treatment option was the amputation of most of his left foot in 2018. The cancer reemerged again in 2019, requiring multiple operations. In February of 2020, an undiagnosed tumor in his ankle fractured my tibia. His only remedy was the amputation of his left leg above the knee. He also has tumors in both of his lungs. But he refused to be a victim of this malignancy. He vowed to continue his fight. He knew the only way cancer could win is if he gave up or gave in to the disease, or it killed him. We are honored and grateful to welcome the resilient  Terry Tucker to the podcast! Get your

This week is my interview with Terry Tucker. He has had to reinvent himself a number of times over the years. Now he's fighting a terminal cancer diagnosis but that's not stopping him from living life … and inspiring people along the way. Learn more about Terry Tucker: Terry Tucker's book, "Sustainable Excellence": https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1951129512/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thelivingbe0c-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1951129512&linkId=cca851efc671a73cefe5a76436d96cfb Terry's website, Motivational Check: https://www.motivationalcheck.com/ The speech that inspires Terry ... Jimmy V 1993 Espy speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoVM9nm42E&ab_channel=TheVFoundationforCancerResearch More about Terry's cancer: Acral Lentiginous Melanoma: https://www.healthline.com/health/acral-lentiginous-melanoma Worth a listen ... The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast, Episode 330 featuring Terry Tucker: https://www.cjevolution.com/terry-tucker/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

My INTERVIEW this week is with Guest,Terry Tucker, an extraordinary man and cancer warrior who has chosen to live a healthy and fulfilling life even in the face of imminent death. Terry's greatest life challenge first came to light in 2012. What initially appeared as an insignificant looking callous on the base of his foot, turned out to be something far more sinister. The diagnosis was as a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma. In his written biography Terry says the one thing he has learned through all his pain and suffering is that: “You have two choices in life. Website: https://www.motivationalcheck.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motivational... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-tuc... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainable... Twitter: https://twitter.com/terrytucker2012 Thank you to Life Passion and Business.com for your interview with Terry and your wonderful words. https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/te... Amazon link to Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLGVTVS YOUR BACKUP PLAN www.yourbackupplan.ca

How can we bring our research data back to the benefit of our patients? Prof. Lajos Kemény, one of the most respected scientists in Hungary and a JEADV Section Editor, says this has always been the question at the heart of his clinical and research activities. Tune into this information-packed episode as Prof. Kemény shares with us his wide-ranging expertise on acral lentiginous melanoma, the application of the xenon chloride excimer laser technology for treatment of vitiligo, and the new therapeutic advances in treatment of atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.

My guest this week is Terry Tucker, an extraordinary man and cancer warrior who has chosen to live a healthy and fulfilling life even in the face of imminent death.   A Passion for Law Enforcement After graduating from college with a Business Administration degree, Terry began work in the corporate headquarters of Wendy’s, the International Hamburger Chain. From there he progressed into Hospital Administration, but none of that was his passion. He really longed to work in law enforcement. Terry’s grandfather had been a Chicago Cop in the 1920’s to 1950’s, so Terry’s dad had first hand experience of the dangers that life choice involved. He did not want that for his son and diametrically opposed Terry’s decision. Instead he guided Terry towards the safer route of college and a business career. At the time, Terry’s dad had cancer, so out of respect and a desire not to cause him more pain, Terry acquiesced. After his father’s death, Terry had a second chance at his dream career when he came across an advert to train as a reserve police officer. After discussing it with his wife, he enrolled and followed through with joining the reserve force. From there he progressed into working full time as a police officer and shares some of his stories as a rookie cop facing gun fire and as an undercover narcotics investigator. But the life threatening experiences Terry faced in the police force, are insignificant compared to the daily battle he now endures.   What It Takes To Be Cancer Warrior Terry’s greatest life challenge first came to light in 2012. What initially appeared as an insignificant looking callous on the base of his foot, turned out to be something far more sinister. The diagnosis was as a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma. After undergoing surgery for the tumour, Terry spent the next 5 years on weekly injections of Interferon which gave him severe flu-like symptoms for two to three days every week. He lost fifty pounds and lived with constant fatigue, nausea and body aches. It got to the point where the medicine became so toxic to his body that he ended up in an intensive care unit with a fever of 108° (usually considered incompatible with being alive). The Interferon was stopped and the cancer immediately came back which led to having his left foot amputated in 2018. In April 2020 (as the world was dealing with the initial outbreak of the Covid pandemic) Terry was back in hospital alone and afraid, facing an operation to have his leg amputated above the knee. In his written biography Terry says the one thing he has learned through all his pain and suffering is that: “You have two choices in life. You can succumb to the debilitating discomfort and misery, or you can learn to embrace it and use it to make you a stronger and better human being.“ Terry has chosen the latter. But this heroic choice and his battle with cancer is not over.   Facing A Life Sentence Listening to him talk so calmly about his challenges, you could be forgiven for not realizing that Terry is currently dealing with tumours in both lungs. The treatments are no longer about curing him; the best they can do is buy him a bit more time. Terry says his passion was to work in law enforcement and because he was able to embrace and live that passion, facing the end is not so scary. In fact he is excited to see what’s on the other side of death. He tells people… “Wherever you are in life, look at the end game. What are people going to say about you at your funeral? What is your legacy going to be?“ This is an extraordinary story and undoubtedly Terry is one of the greatest cancer warrior I have met. His courage is an inspiration and I hope it brings insight and hope to others facing similar challenges. Thank you for joining me with Terry Tucker. You can learn more about Terry through his website ‘Motivational Check’ and his book Sustainable Excellence (links below).   Your Support Is Appreciated: Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. If you enjoy a podcast share your appreciation for the Content Creators with comments, likes, shares and reviews. Reviews are also a great way to support to other listeners in finding good content.   Terry Tucker’s Links: Website: https://www.motivationalcheck.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motivationalcheck LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-tucker-9b5605179/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainableexcellenceauthor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/terrytucker2012   Life Passion & Business quick links: Free eBook: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/the-five-questions New Event: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/people-planet-progress Support The Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion

He has reinvented himself frequently over his career. After he graduated from college at The Citadel (where he played NCAA Division I basketball), he was employed in the Marketing Department at the corporate headquarters of Wendy's International in Dublin, Ohio. From there, he worked in hospital administration for Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. After getting married and moving to California for his wife's job, he became the Customer Service Manager for an academic publishing company in Santa Barbara. After their daughter was born and they moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, he became a police officer with the Cincinnati Police Department, where he was a SWAT Hostage Negotiator. Following a family relocation to Texas, he started a school security consulting business and coached high school girls basketball in Houston. Each time he took on a new job, he had to develop new skills and faced different challenges. There was always a significant learning curve with every new position. But his greatest challenge began in early 2012 when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, which presented on the bottom of his foot. By the time the melanoma was detected, it had metastasized to a lymph node in his groin. His cancer is so rare (only about 6,500 people are diagnosed with this form of malignancy in the U.S. each year). One thing he learned during all his pain and suffering is that you have two choices. You can succumb to the debilitating discomfort and misery, or you can learn to embrace it and use it to make you a stronger and better human being. He chose the latter. There were times he felt so poorly and was in so much agony that he prayed to die. Each day was a struggle to use his mind to override his body's apathy and distress. He realizes pain and discomfort can beat you to your knees and keep you there if you let it. But he also came to appreciate that I could use my hurting and anguish to make me stronger and more resolute. He was no better at dealing with pain and discomfort than the next person. But every day, he found a way to survive, with the knowledge that he would need to do it again the following morning. He recently wrote a book, entitled Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, to help people find and live their uncommon and extraordinary life. The ten principles outlined in the book will provide the bedrock necessary to form the foundation of unshakable beliefs and dedicated behaviors to reinforce your attitude, no matter how much pain you must endure or how many obstacles you must overcome. His hope is that people who read the book will lead a life of significance, as well as a life of success. Unfortunately, his cancer experience hasn't ended with his conquering the disease. The melanoma that had plagued him for over six years returned in 2017. But he refused to be a victim of this malignancy. He vowed to continue his fight. He knew the only way cancer could win is if he gave up or gave in to the disease, or it killed him. Motivational Check Website: https://www.motivationalcheck.com/ Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/terrytucker2012 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-tucker-9b5605179/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motivationalcheck Terry's Book Sustainable Excellence https://amzn.to/2OHcPCN --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chatsfromtheblogcabin/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chatsfromtheblogcabin/support

Terry Tucker, thttps://www.amazon.com/Sustainable-Excellence-Principles-Uncommon-Extraordinary/dp/1951129512/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Sustainable+Excellence&qid=1615920153&sr=8-1 he author of Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, started his battle with cancer in 2012 when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma.  Tucker's cancer is so rare that only about 6,500 people are diagnosed with this form of malignancy in the U.S. each year.By the time Tucker's melanoma was detected, it had metastasized to a lymph node in his groin.  Tucker was treated at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center. After two surgeries, Tucker was put on a weekly injection of the drug Interferon for four years and seven months before the Interferon became so toxic to his body that Tucker ended up in the Intensive Care Unit with a fever of 108 degrees. Unfortunately, Tucker's cancer experience hasn't ended. The melanoma that had plagued him for over six years returned in 2017, and his only treatment option was the amputation of most of my left foot in 2018. The cancer reemerged again in 2019, requiring multiple operations. Recently, Tucker's doctor advised him that more than likely, he is coming to the end of his life. But he refused to be a victim of this malignancy and has a spirit of determination that will inspire you to face any challenge in your life head on!  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE·        https://www.motivationalcheck.com/·        Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe producer and host of the #DefineYourself Podcast is an inspirational and motivational author, writer, blogger, speaker and podcaster.Chris, through his business #DefineYourself, mission is to empower YOU to overcome your COALS: challenges, obstacles, adversities, limitations and/setbacks and achieve your GOALS for success in your professional and personal lives.If you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get Chris' FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.comChris can be contacted at Chris@DefineYourselfpodcast.comFor more information about the #DefineYourself Podcast, visit http://defineyourselfpodcast.com/

Episode 3 features Dr. April Schachtel and Dr. Katherine Stiff reviewing the following recent publications:Lian et al. Spectrum of Nail Sequelae in Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. JAMA Dermatol. 2021;157(1):117-119. ​Mejbel et al. Prognostic Significance of Subungual Anatomic Site in Acral Lentiginous Melanoma. Arch Pathol Lab Med 20200 [Online Head of Print].

After Terry graduated from college at The Citadel (where he played NCAA Division I basketball), he was employed in the Marketing Department at the corporate headquarters of Wendy's International in Dublin, Ohio. From there, he worked in hospital administration for Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. After getting married and moving to California for his wife's job, he became the Customer Service Manager for an academic publishing company in Santa Barbara. After their daughter was born and they moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, he became a police officer with the Cincinnati Police Department, where he was a SWAT Hostage Negotiator. Following a family relocation to Texas, he started a school security consulting business and coached high school girls basketball in Houston. Each time he took on a new job, he had to develop new skills and faced different challenges. There was always a significant learning curve with every new position.    But his greatest challenge began in early 2012 when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, which presented on the bottom of his foot. By the time the melanoma was detected, it had metastasized to a lymph node in his groin. Because his cancer is so rare (only about 6,500 people are diagnosed with this form of malignancy in the U.S. each year), he was treated at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center. He had two surgeries to remove the tumors, and after he healed, he was put on a weekly injection of the drug, Interferon, to help keep the disease from coming back.     He took those weekly injections for four years and seven months before the Interferon became so toxic to his body that he ended up in the Intensive Care Unit with a fever of 108 degrees. Fortunately, expert medical care saved his life.   The Interferon gave him severe flu-like symptoms for two to three days after each injection. He lost fifty pounds during his therapy, was constantly nauseous, fatigued, and chilled, his ability to taste food significantly diminished, and his body constantly ached. This misery went on for over 1,660 days!   One thing he learned during all his pain and suffering is that you have two choices. You can succumb to the debilitating discomfort and misery, or you can learn to embrace it and use it to make you a stronger and better human being. He chose the latter.   There were times he felt so poorly and was in so much agony that he prayed to die. Each day was a struggle to use his mind to override his body's apathy and distress.   He realizes pain and discomfort can beat you to your knees and keep you there if you let it. But he also came to appreciate that he could use his hurting and anguish to make him stronger and more resolute. He recently wrote a book, entitled Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life to help people find and live their purpose. The ten principles outlined in the book will provide the bedrock necessary to form the foundation of unshakable beliefs and dedicated behaviors to reinforce your attitude, no matter how much pain you must endure or how many obstacles you must overcome. His hope is that people who read the book will lead a life of significance, as well as a life of success. Sustainable Excellence is available for pre-order on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble. ​ Unfortunately, his cancer experience hasn't ended with him conquering the disease. The melanoma that had plagued him for over six years returned in 2017, and his only treatment option was the amputation of most of his left foot in 2018. The cancer reemerged again in 2019, requiring multiple operations. In February of 2020, an undiagnosed tumor in his ankle fractured his tibia. His only remedy was the amputation of his left leg above the knee. He also has tumors in both of his lungs.    He says "But I refused to be a victim of this malignancy. I vowed to continue my fight. I knew the only way cancer could win is if I gave up or gave in to the disease, or it killed me." You can read his daily motivational quotes and connect with him through his website. Head on over to motivationalcheck.com for more! 

Terry Tucker is a motivational speaker, author and true cancer warrior. He will absolutely amaze and inspire you as he shares his journey of "throwing off the bowlines" and living his life.He is a husband, father and a man of many skills. His past includes: Citadel Cadet, NCAA Basketball Player, SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator and so much more.  This warrior has found his true strength after his biggest challenge, being diagnosed in 2012 with a very rare type of melanoma- Acral Lentiginous Melanoma. Even though the cancer has returned leading to the partial amputation of his left leg, he continues to motivate others to power through their struggles. In these experiences, he has found his purpose. Something we all strive to do.“Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than those you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the wind in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”Mark TwainYou can learn more about Terry on his website motivationalcheck.com, Twitter and LinkedInHis book "Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon And Extraordinary Life" is available on Amazon.If you have any thoughts on today's episode, or topics you'd like me to further touch on, please message me at  Sailing Through Life Podcast on Instagram or leave a message on Anchor.Music: BenSound.com

In many ways, I believe I am just like any of the billions of people existing on this planet. ​I have reinvented myself frequently over my professional career. After I graduated from college at The Citadel (where I played NCAA Division I basketball), I was employed in the Marketing Department at the corporate headquarters of Wendy's International in Dublin, Ohio. From there, I worked in hospital administration for Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. After getting married and moving to California for my wife's job, I became the Customer Service Manager for an academic publishing company in Santa Barbara. After our daughter was born and we moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, I became a police officer with the Cincinnati Police Department, where I was a SWAT Hostage Negotiator. Following a family relocation to Texas, I started a school security consulting business and coached high school girls' basketball in Houston. Each time I took on a new job, I had to develop new skills and faced different challenges. There was always a significant learning curve with every new position. But my greatest challenge began in early 2012 when I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, which presented on the bottom of my foot. By the time the melanoma was detected, it had metastasized to a lymph node in my groin. Because my cancer is so rare (only about 6,500 people are diagnosed with this form of malignancy in the U.S. each year), I was treated at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center. I had two surgeries to remove the tumors, and after I healed, I was put on a weekly injection of the drug, Interferon, to help keep the disease from coming back. I took those weekly injections for four years and seven months before the Interferon became so toxic to my body that I ended up in the Intensive Care Unit with a fever of 108 degrees. Fortunately, expert medical care saved my life. The Interferon gave me severe flu-like symptoms for two to three days after each injection. I lost fifty pounds during my therapy, was constantly nauseous, fatigued, and chilled, my ability to taste food significantly diminished, and my body constantly ached. This misery went on for over 1,660 days! One thing I learned during all my pain and suffering is that you have two choices. You can succumb to the debilitating discomfort and misery, or you can learn to embrace it and use it to make you a stronger and better human being. I chose the latter. 

In many ways, I believe I am just like any of the billions of people existing on this planet. ​I have reinvented myself frequently over my professional career. After I graduated from college at The Citadel (where I played NCAA Division I basketball), I was employed in the Marketing Department at the corporate headquarters of Wendy's International in Dublin, Ohio. From there, I worked in hospital administration for Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. After getting married and moving to California for my wife's job, I became the Customer Service Manager for an academic publishing company in Santa Barbara. After our daughter was born and we moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, I became a police officer with the Cincinnati Police Department, where I was a SWAT Hostage Negotiator. Following a family relocation to Texas, I started a school security consulting business and coached high school girls basketball in Houston. Each time I took on a new job, I had to develop new skills and faced different challenges. There was always a significant learning curve with every new position. But my greatest challenge began in early 2012 when I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, which presented on the bottom of my foot. By the time the melanoma was detected, it had metastasized to a lymph node in my groin. Because my cancer is so rare (only about 6,500 people are diagnosed with this form of malignancy in the U.S. each year), I was treated at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center. I had two surgeries to remove the tumors, and after I healed, I was put on a weekly injection of the drug, Interferon, to help keep the disease from coming back.  I took those weekly injections for four years and seven months before the Interferon became so toxic to my body that I ended up in the Intensive Care Unit with a fever of 108 degrees. Fortunately, expert medical care saved my life.  The Interferon gave me severe flu-like symptoms for two to three days after each injection. I lost fifty pounds during my therapy, was constantly nauseous, fatigued, and chilled, my ability to taste food significantly diminished, and my body constantly ached. This misery went on for over 1,660 days!   One thing I learned during all my pain and suffering is that you have two choices. You can succumb to the debilitating discomfort and misery, or you can learn to embrace it and use it to make you a stronger and better human being. I chose the latter. What you'll learn about in this episode: Where the name ‘Motivational Check' for his blog came from What it means to have an uncommon and extraordinary life What the biggest lessons are that he has learned during the fight for his life Why he struggled with self-confidence on the court in high school and college even though he was a great basketball player What caused him to battle his mind for supremacy How an unexpected letter from his Dad during his freshman year at The Citadel changed his life How he came to appreciate that he could use his hurting and anguish to make him stronger and more resolute What was the journey to writing his AMAZING book ‘Sustainable Excellence- 10 Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life' Additional resources: Book Sustainable Excellence - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLGVTVS Sustainable Excellence - Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sustainable-excellence-terry-tucker/1137534840  Motivational Check: https://www.motivationalcheck.com/  Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/motivationalcheck Twitter Name: @terrytucker2012 Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-tucker-9b5605179/