The Christmas break gave us time to slow down — but also a lot of work on our next career.

In this episode of UpStroke, I start with a personal update on the holidays and where things are at with my wife’s health. Life doesn’t pause for recovery, and sometimes the hardest part is learning how to keep moving forward when things don’t improve the way you hoped they would.

From there, I move into Stage 2 of my Sixth-Stage Career Rebuild Plan.

Stage 2 is about rebuilding direction — not rushing into decisions, but honestly assessing where you are, what you can do now, and what kind of work fits your new reality after a life-changing injury or illness.

This series isn’t about motivation slogans or “hustle culture.”
It’s about rebuilding a life and a career that actually works — physically, mentally, emotionally — after everything has changed.

If you’re rebuilding after a stroke, injury, burnout, or forced career reset, this episode is for you.

Stage 2 focuses on:
• Finding clarity after disruption
• Letting go of who you were “supposed” to be
• Exploring realistic paths forward
• Building a career that fits your life — not the other way around

Thanks for being here, and for walking this road with me.

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