It’s great to be prepared, but everyone knows that very few things actually go according to plan.

It’s in the moments where life takes a turn we don’t expect that we build up valuable coping skills, but it’s not always easy.

Thomas J. Sims understands this well. As a young doctor in the military, he was unexpectedly deployed to serve as the only physician in a remote part of Alaska.

Dr. Sims shares how he learned to overcome obstacles and explores how we can all cultivate a spirit of resilience and perseverance.