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August 5, 2024 68 mins

From Cancer To Community: Steve Wilson's Story of Resillience

In today's inspiring episode, Michelle Lena is joined by her dear friend Steve Wilson, a man who has lived a remarkable life filled with achievements and resilience. From his early days playing baseball in Southern California to an illustrious 30-year career in healthcare, Steve's journey is nothing short of extraordinary.

Steve shares his personal story of overcoming significant health challenges, including surviving cancer twice. He discusses how these experiences shaped his perspective on life and led him to retire at the young age of 55. Listen in as Steve talks about his transition into retirement, his continued contributions to the community, and the powerful lessons he's learned along the way.

This episode is a testament to the power of resilience, the importance of serving others, and the beauty of living a limitless life. Whether you're facing your own challenges or looking for inspiration to make the most of your retirement, Steve's story will leave you motivated and uplifted.

  • 00:00 - Michelle Lena: Steve Wilson transitioned into retirement at the ripe old age of 55
  • 04:08 - Steve Wilson: School of Life foundation helped kids get straight A's
  • 05:52 - George Stoltz worked in healthcare for 30 years before becoming a dentist
  • 12:01 - Steve Wilson says he retired at age 55 after being diagnosed with cancer
  • 18:25 - You said the word that really stood out to you was, I'm sorry
  • 26:05 - Washington had a blood cancer that affected his red blood cells
  • 28:49 - Michelle, when you got second cancer diagnosis, what was your mindset
  • 36:47 - The sister who had the dream, Debbie, was a perfect match
  • 38:51 - Michelle spent 46 days in the hospital after undergoing stem cell transplant
  • 48:17 - Michelle says retirement is a gift to a fortunate few
  • 55:14 - The book focuses on giving back and serving and expanding your sphere
  • 59:21 - Life is a series of transitions, Michelle says in new book

Thank you for listening to today's show. Stay tuned for more episodes and join us in the journey to living a limitless life.

Brigham Young University https://www.byu.edu/

University of Iowa https://uiowa.edu/

American College of Healthcare Executives https://www.ache.org/

Dixie State University https://www.dixie.edu/

St. George Chamber of Commerce https://www.stgeorgechamber.com/

School of Life Foundation https://www.schooloflifefoundation.org/

St. George, Utah https://www.sgcity.org/

University of Utah Medical Center https://healthcare.utah.edu/

#Podcast #Resilience #Retirement #CommunityService #CancerSurvivor #PersonalGrowth #LimitlessLife

Keywords: podcast, resilience, retirement, community service, cancer survivor, personal growth, limitless life

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