Send us a text A sunrise plan on two wheels sounded perfect: ride east at dawn, west at dusk, and let the first day of the year tell the story for the next 364. Then reality hit—40-degree air, unprepped heated gear, and a body still recovering from weeks in the hospital with a lung infection. Instead of chasing a photo, we paused and asked the harder question: is this wise? That single pivot opens up a deeper conversation about preparation, health, faith, and the kind of choices that quietly reshape a life. We trace the line between bold goals and thoughtful plans, owning the gap between intention and readiness. From a teenage decision that led to prison, to a jailhouse conversion, to a decade under a mentor who taught trust and craft, the journey shows how one choice leads to the next. There’s a full pardon, a family that spans six kids and two servicemembers, and years spent tethered to oxygen that rewired what “success” looks like. Along the way, we remember the COVID years—beliefs aside, loss was real—and ask why we’re still here and what we’ll do with that grace. Grounded by a reading from Proverbs, we talk about seeking wisdom like treasure, letting discretion preserve you, and avoiding the paths that promise thrill but end in harm. The theme for 2026 is simple and demanding: prepare better, decide better, and be consistent in doing good. Whether you share our faith or not, you’ll find practical takeaways on planning, listening to your body, valuing mentors, honoring family, and building a year defined by stewardship over spectacle. If this resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review with the one decision you’re committing to this year.
