I’ve battled Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) for over eight years, only recently diagnosed and treated. In the void it created, I gained a profound perspective on life at an early age.

It sharpened my awareness of myself and others. I began to see the layers we hide behind and how fragile we truly are beneath them. I learned to embrace my flaws and weaknesses, while also embracing God’s gifts: my ability to understand people in any situation, to face my truest self without masks, and to hold onto an unshakeable belief that anything with a positive net outcome is possible.

My Ironman journey is both a testament and an experiment, that regardless of who you are or where you come from, we share the same humanity, each of us uniquely equipped with our own gifts.

Chase your light, no matter how small it feels. The greatest ripple you can create, in the world and within yourself, begins with consistently choosing the path that leads to a net positive outcome.