How do you find joy when life keeps knocking you down? This week we have life lessons from a 3x cancer survivor that can change your life

Coach Charles Boles has battled cancer three separate times, endured more than 25 years of treatments and setbacks, and yet calls those struggles one of the greatest gifts of his life. In this inspiring conversation, he shares the lessons he learned about faith, family, purpose, and what truly matters when time is limited.

From the football field to the classroom, Coach Boles explains why real success isn't measured by titles, trophies, or paychecks—but by the lives we impact and the relationships we build.

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00:00 - Introduction
01:11 - How Do You Stay Positive?
01:57 - Joy Is a Choice
02:33 - The Gift of Adversity
04:35 - Accepting Help
05:29 - The Value of Time
07:55 - Working for That Warm Feeling
12:49 - Finding Meaning in Life
14:35 - Carrying Your Cross
15:18 - The Strength of Marriage
16:25 - Chasing the Right Things
17:56 - Competition Addiction
18:58 - Family First
20:17 - Be a Hero to Someone
21:06 - What Football Taught Me
22:20 - Advice for Young People
23:44 - Arroyo Grande Questionnaire