Comments on: I was in the hospital (and 5 lessons about life and business from 2014)

By: Sarah Gotheridge

Sarah Gotheridge — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 11:10:12 +0000

It’s amazing how life moves, here you are killing it in 2015 and we’ve seen some great names depart from Scott over at LiveYourLegent.com and Cindy from SocialMediaExaminer.com.

Glad that I’ve come across you.

By: Michael Burgman

Michael Burgman — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 22:11:24 +0000

Hi Derek

Thank you for sharing your life with others. I am learning much from your blog posts and
I appreciate the way you share usable action steps we can take to move forward.

Thank you for sharing your humanity as well. Knowing someone’s story can not only give hope to say “I Can Do That Too” but to also say “I will Survive Too”. Being truthful about your struggles makes me believe you are truthful about other things you share. I am glad you came through your surgery well!

By: Hanna

Hanna — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:55:23 +0000

Derek,
I read this before, but it inspires me more the second time around. Glad you made it to a healthier life!

Hanna

By: Frank

Frank — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 11:11:51 +0000

“The main characteristic between those who succeed and those who fail is the willingness to turn bad news into good opportunities.” This has made a great impact on me, aside of course from the condition you faced. I’m glad that the turnout of events were very successful. You must now be extra careful to your health while enjoying your second life.

By: Tim Hewitt

Tim Hewitt — Fri, 29 May 2015 16:08:10 +0000

Wow, what a post. So happy to hear it was a success!

By: Jamaal

Jamaal — Sun, 17 May 2015 10:45:55 +0000

Hey Derek. Just glad to know you are well. I know it must have been a frightening experience.

As for your advice, now I know to keep it simple and relevant to the listener what exactly I do and why they should care. Thanks for that.

By: Karl

Karl — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:12:09 +0000

Great post Derek, I have a heart condition as well which I was born with! You’ve affected my life and I’ll remember you! 🙂

By: Dr. 'Malik Haruna King

Dr. 'Malik Haruna King — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 11:28:49 +0000

Wow! Great lessons…I am glad I read this!

Thanks!

By: Barefoot Business Mentor

Barefoot Business Mentor — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 08:43:17 +0000

Really great read and very honest post. Interesting how a lot of us can empathise with you and your journey.

I had a heart condition when i was a child and all good now – the gift?

It makes me more grateful for my good health and the fact that I can run my own businesses and create joy for myself, my family an dients.

By: Alonso

Alonso — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:12:42 +0000

Brother,

Happy to hear your operation was successful. You make this world a better place, and being only one year younger than you, you’re a huge inspiration in my career. Thank you for sharing the highs and lows, and for this amazing post.

Sincerely,

Alonso from Seattle