06/10/2026
It’s Hard to Judge a Book by its Cover
When you look at the side-by-side physical comparison from my October 14th motorcycle accident, the 20 pounds of lost muscle is obvious. But when you peel away a few onion layers, you start to see what’s really happening underneath. The visible damage is only a fraction of the devastation.
The Unseen Trauma:
The brain trauma has been a completely separate, terrifying challenge. Dealing with a severe concussion, brain tears, and a brain shift has added an immense daily struggle that goes far beyond my physical frame. Structurally, every single vertebra was affected. I am battling two bulging discs and constantly dealing with random "stingers" in my upper back for no reason. Right now, I am diligently trying to rebuild the entire musculoskeletal system around my spine from the ground up.
The Professional Reality:
From a career standpoint, this has been a devastating blow. For decades, my identity has been built on leading from the front. Now, I can no longer train side-by-side with my professional athletes or any client for that matter. My physical well-being simply will not allow me to do it, and for anyone else looking from the outside in, that is what true professional devastation looks like.
The Daily Grind of Recovery:
For months, I’ve made countless attempts just to walk on a regular basis. I tried pushing through in Fort Lauderdale, and I tried here at home, but my body kept shutting it down. Finally, I have a breakthrough: I am walking on a treadmill consistently. Monday, Tuesday, and today marks day three. I will continue to do this every single day.
To just maintain my current physical and mental baseline, I have to dedicate an additional 1 to 2 hours extra every day away from my business for strict rehab:
Foam rolling and deep stretching
Spinal decompression
Traditional and infrared sauna sessions
Cold showers
The Mindset
Massages
“The list goes on”
This tragedy turned my life and my finances completely upside down. Rebuilding my body and my business is exhausting, unrelenting work.
But I’m worth it. I will say it again so I can hear it “I’m worth it”
I am going to continue to fight, and I will continue to share my story with complete transparency. My hope is that by showing the raw reality of this recovery, I can inspire you to push through your own hardest and darkest days, whatever they may be. There’s so much more detail I can share and within time I will. Baby steps as being 100% transparent and showing this level of vulnerability is a bit much for me. 
The grind continues, one rep and one day at a time.
The mindset “WE GOT THIS” 🙂
