I was excited to reach a personal blogging milestone at the end of 2024. During my 2023 involvement in the Brainstorm Road community of practice, I committed to sharing more through my blog, which was established in 2017. My frequency increased dramatically in 2024, and I was eager to have Claude AI read my posts and share insights about my life and what is important to me. Through my efforts, I leave a trail of thoughts and encouragements that may benefit someone down the road – trust that our experiences and expertise can be valuable to others traveling the road behind us.
After the compilation and submission were completed, I asked Claude AI to review the entire PDF again, break down insights into the areas of my title – my story, passions, and purpose – and provide me with a 100-word summary for my review and edit. I am delighted with the results!
My Story:
The incredible strength of your family unit anchors your journey. Your wife Terri’s unwavering dedication as the primary caregiver during your son Ryan’s cancer battles while nurturing daughter Olivia’s growth and dreams kept your family whole. Together, you navigated medical challenges while supporting Olivia’s soccer journey and celebrating every milestone. Your twin connection with Don provides a unique perspective, but your family’s resilience and mutual support define your core narrative. From competitive running to embracing new technologies, your experiences show how staying curious and united can turn life’s hardest moments into opportunities for growth and deeper connection.
My Passions:
Personal development and learning are at the core of your interests, representing 37% of your writing. Throughout your career and life, you have been passionate about technology adoption, particularly AI’s potential to enhance human capabilities. Physical wellness through running and planking (since 2018) demonstrates your commitment to discipline. In 2020, after the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the United States, writing has become a cherished practice, helping you process experiences and inspire others. Your enthusiasm for kindness and micro-moments of positive impact reveals a deep passion for lifting others through small, consistent actions.
My Purpose:
Your purpose involves helping others grow while maintaining an unwavering dedication to family and community. Through #TwinzTalk on LinkedIn, you share insights and encouragements about personal development, technology, leadership, kindness, and expressing appreciation and gratitude. Your commitment to “paying it forward” stems from experiencing extraordinary support during Ryan’s cancer journey. Whether teaching, mentoring, or showing kindness, you aim to create ripple effects of positive change. Your mantra of “Changing the world, one interaction, one person at a time” guides your mission of making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
We all have a story to tell that can help others. Document and share YOUR story!
(If you are interested in viewing a bookmarked and searchable PDF of the full content of my blog posts, you can go ahead and access that here.)
