Ray Hartjen: If Not Now, When? Storytelling, Cancer, and Making Every Day Count

Today’s guest is Ray Hartjen, a writer, musician, and storyteller whose career has spanned nearly five decades and taken him from investment banking and pharmaceuticals to consumer electronics, SaaS, and ultimately authorship.Ray has written five books across sports, business, espionage, and his deeply personal experience with cancer. His journey changed dramatically after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2019, prompting him to reconsider how we spend our time, nurture relationships, and pursue the things that truly matter.In this conversation, Ray shares how cancer reshaped his perspective on life, why he adopted the motto “If Not Now, When?”, and how that mindset inspired him to stop taking time and relationships for granted.We’ll also explore the power of storytelling, Ray’s journey as an author and songwriter, the lessons hidden within his diverse career, and how unexpected challenges can create new purposes rather than simply taking things away.This is a conversation about resilience, creativity, purpose, and the decision to make today count.🌐 Explore Ray’s books, stories, music, and latest updates:
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