What Dreams May Come

In 2016 I was living in Costa Rica as a single-father to a 9 year old boy, Haven. I was recently homeless, depressed, a bit lost to the world, and had very little hope for my future. I knew change was necessary, and imminent. I was fearful, and down. I had achieved my goal - I had broken down.

It had been almost 10 years since I had left the United States, and I was not me anymore, at least not who I wanted to be.

I wrote an article for an online publication, entitled "What Dreams May Come, that listed out my history as a a goal setter, and how important that had always been in my life. It was the first short in a series that was going to outline my desire to change, and re-enter my life in the United States.

I Included both short and long term goals for myself at the end.

They are summarized here (5 years, 2021)

• Regular Actor in feature films (acting has always been my dream)
• Married to my soul mate
• To have a daughter, and that "Daddy's little Girl" relationship
• Able to provide for my family, Own a Modern Loft in the City and Cabin in Mammoth ( Dream big right)
• Volunteering a portion of my time to Non-Profits or My Community
• Coaching my children and others in Sports

Although, I can't say all of these goals have been realized, I can say versions of what I envisioned have manifested, and are beyond my wildest dreams. The victory is in the work you put to reach your goals, not in realizing them all.

We recently took our family photo. It didn't go as planned. Life seldom does. But we got one shot. Looking at it makes me proud; as does looking back on my journey to the center of that photo. Sometimes, we need to look back in order to push forward.

Here are my goals for the next 5 years:

• Place My Family, and helping others at the center of my life
• Write, Act, and Direct my own Short Film
• Positively Impact the lives of underprivileged youth
• Fully Apply My Talents and Gifts within my Career
• To find peace in my purpose, and being me

Today, I am not a Hollywood Actor like I set out to be; I'm an Insurance Man.

This Newsletter is going to be my place to discuss what that means in all aspects of my life. To share my thoughts on the insurance business, my life, family, and above all else, to be vulnerable for others.