When I made the Hall of Fame 631 days ago I didn’t know what to write for my HOF speech so I didn’t write one. Today, I have a better view of my quit and want to share a few thoughts with you. Quitting for Me Before Kill the Can … Continue reading
To everyone that has helped me, know that I appreciate it more than you will ever know. After 34 years I had pretty much given up on ever quitting. Finally, back in late October of 2018, after yet another “oral cancer” scare, I knew it was either quit or die. … Continue reading
Though I sometimes teach college courses and make public speeches, I find myself feeling a bit uneasy while writing these lines. Perhaps it is because when we talk about ourselves we know that sometimes we can hide the truth to others, but we can’t lie to ourselves and that is … Continue reading
I have put off writing the HOF speech because I question my ability to share any real words of wisdom. I’m also from the South so I am better qualified to talk than write something meaningful. It also scares me a little to celebrate “my quit” as I have caved … Continue reading
I see now why our parents don’t want us to use tobacco or drink until “college” or some other arbitrary maturity landmark. The desire to quit an addictive substance takes a lot of maturity, courage, and discipline that is often non-existent in younger brains. The literature has shown that the … Continue reading
100 days nicotine free! I like to set goals, plan how I will reach my goals, then achieve the goal I set. This had worked for most things I had set out to accomplish – except quitting nicotine. For most of my adult life I used some form of nicotine. … Continue reading
I have been sitting on my HOF for awhile because I was not sure what to say, but thinking about my brothers made me want to post it today. Before I talk about them I want to share my story with the “I’m not ready” people. I dipped every day, … Continue reading
