Life-Changing Perspective: Tom’s friend Ale’s words from the Catskills visit echoed: “Maybe this was a good thing.” His compassionate candor was the truth. Tom would never wish what happened to him upon anyone, but living through a death-defying experience changed him, his life, his perspective on work, and his connection to friends and family. If you don’t embrace it, you’re squandering an unprecedented, epic opportunity.
“Life will never be the same—thankful. I am (still) here. On medicine, continuing to push the limits on a mountain bike, unwavering in my conviction. Physically and emotionally more vulnerable and fragile—a good thing.”