John’s Cancer Journey: When Your Values Get Tested

Send us Fan MailJosh and John haven’t sat down together in a while, and there’s a good reason for that. John was diagnosed with prostate cancer and had surgery. In this episode, he shares what the past few months have been like for him.But this episode isn’t really about cancer. It’s about what happens when your beliefs are put to the test.John talks about how his values, honesty, health, love, laughter, learning, and contribution, showed up when he was in a crisis. He and Josh get into fear, anxiety, stoicism, being uncomfortable, and the difference between feeling an emotion and letting it run the show. They also talk about the stories we tell ourselves when things go wrong, and John asks a pretty simple question: if you’re going to make up a story about what might happen, why not make up a good one?There’s also a surprising amount of laughing for a conversation involving cancer, surgery, and the complete loss of personal dignity.John is back. We’re very glad he is.Email us: [email protected] more about John: JohnSpence.comFamiliar Wilsons Media: FamiliarWilsonsMedia.comAbout John Spence: John is a globally recognized business thought leader, former owner/CEO of five companies, and advisor/coach to organizations from startups to the Fortune 10. He’s lectured at more than 90 universities and was named by the American Management Association as one of “America’s Top 50 Leaders to Watch.”About the show: Notes for an Awesome Life with John Spence focuses on personal growth, happiness, clarity, and the everyday habits that compound into an AWESOME life.Credits: Hosts John Spence and Josh Wilson • Produced by Josh Wilson for Familiar Wilsons Media • Special thanks: Amanda Wilson (writing and production), and Domingo Jimenez (writing and marketing).