Covid19 definitely changed a lot of people's lives... but for me,
my life changed about 3 months before everyone was sporting a mask and WFH.
It was a cardiac arrest that changed my life in November of 2019.
One that would leave me dead for over an hour without any oxygen getting to my brain. It happened while I was at work at Davis Elen. (Similar to Damar Hamlin for all you football fans out there. Go Browns.) Except I didn't have medical professionals standing by to help me, I was left with my coworkers... whom thankfully, by some miracle, had just received CPR training the previous month. I could never thank them enough for their courage and resilience by simply not giving up on me until the paramedics got there...I mean, heck. Even the paramedics got sick of doing it and apparently called out, "okay, one last time"... and for some reason, at that moment, about an hour later, my heart began to work again.
When I woke up the only deficit I had was a bit of a personality shift – I'm much quieter now, more of a listener than a talker, (which has at the very least made my wife happier – lol...) and some balance issues. Unfortunately, the balance thing has gotten much worse in the recent years, BUT fortunately, thanks to modern medicine, and having a no-quit attitude, we found the right medication and I'm pretty much back to my regular-ol' silly self again.
So why am I sharing this sort-of depressing story with you?
Because this experience taught me what matters most are the people around you—their character, what's in their heart, their soul.. and perhaps, that they've recently had CPR training. 🙃 Which is how I approach everything now, including my career. As a creative copywriter, I’ve helped agencies win pitches, earn awards, and told stories that have made brands unforgettable. But what excites me most is working with people who inspire me, challenge me, and share my passion for approaching problems in cleverly unexpected ways.
Sooooo
If you'd like to learn more about me, the award winning work I've done,
or just to find out what happens to you after you die, please reach out.
I'm currently writing for Edelman,
and making the most of their health insurance.
If you'd like to learn more about me, the award winning work I've done,
or just to find out what happens to you after you die, please reach out.
I'm currently writing for Edelman,
and making the most of their health insurance.
❤️
-Dad