It's amazing how much jealousy we can internalize. What even more amazing is how much of a weight that is lifted when you stop being jealous. That doesn't mean you can't be bummed. Far from it, but it's a lesson in learning to be bummed and then moving forward.
Beautiful plece Kyle. Over the years as a competitor in various sports I have been guilty of carrying around that same unnecessary negative energy towards my opponents sometimes. Max's example you've shared here brings perspective and clarity to my days going forward. Thank you.
Incredible story Kyle, thank you. What a powerful way to honor Max and to challenge us all to consider where we might be holding on to resentment and envy.
That’s very brave of you to tell that story Kyle. I’m quite sure Max would be proud of you. Hell, we all make mistakes; we all do stupid things, but the biggest mistake, the stupidest thing, is to not learn from them.
The honesty you brought to this—about ego, regret, humility, and what it means to really *earn* perspective—moved me more than I can express. Max’s story, and your reckoning with it, will stay with me. I’m so, so grateful you shared this.
Thank you very much Erin. There are many amazing people no longer with us. I try to reflect on them regularly to make the life I’m still lucky enough to have better and hopefully to impact other lives in the similar ways as they did to me. Honored this influenced you as someone who is regularly better because of your work.
What a great shift in perspective - freeing yourself from the chains of resentment. Yes, remembering death is inevitable impacts my life today. I strive to take responsibility for whatever is happening and appreciate you as a model of living that way.
Wow, this is a powerful story! Sharing it and your struggles to move past this event, and how you choose to recognize and grow from it are an incredible tribute to Maxton. Thank you, brother!
Brother. Good stuff. Ive been struggling with being passed over by some politics at work for a great position. Similar feelings and sentiments felt from your writing. As always grateful for your words. Found similar perspectives in my outcome as well. I too had been fighting battles my opponent didn't even know were happening. Great stuff.
It's amazing how much jealousy we can internalize. What even more amazing is how much of a weight that is lifted when you stop being jealous. That doesn't mean you can't be bummed. Far from it, but it's a lesson in learning to be bummed and then moving forward.
Wow. It took a lot to write that. I think you guys could've been friends. You're the same type of man.
Thank you my friend. Definitely a special young man who I aspire to be like in what I know of him.
Another excellent, moving piece Kyle! Thanks for sharing brother.
Appreciate you Gregg
Beautiful story brother! Such an important reminder: We never know which day will be the last. 💛
Thanks sis 👊🏻
Beautiful plece Kyle. Over the years as a competitor in various sports I have been guilty of carrying around that same unnecessary negative energy towards my opponents sometimes. Max's example you've shared here brings perspective and clarity to my days going forward. Thank you.
Appreciate it brother 👊🏻
Incredible story Kyle, thank you. What a powerful way to honor Max and to challenge us all to consider where we might be holding on to resentment and envy.
Thanks Dan. That young man is absolutely worthy of all forms of honor.
That’s very brave of you to tell that story Kyle. I’m quite sure Max would be proud of you. Hell, we all make mistakes; we all do stupid things, but the biggest mistake, the stupidest thing, is to not learn from them.
Thank you brother
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Powerful piece, Kyle. Thank you for this perspective. RIP to this man and salute to his service.
Appreciate you brother 👊🏻
The honesty you brought to this—about ego, regret, humility, and what it means to really *earn* perspective—moved me more than I can express. Max’s story, and your reckoning with it, will stay with me. I’m so, so grateful you shared this.
Stunning piece, Kyle. In every way.
Thank you very much Erin. There are many amazing people no longer with us. I try to reflect on them regularly to make the life I’m still lucky enough to have better and hopefully to impact other lives in the similar ways as they did to me. Honored this influenced you as someone who is regularly better because of your work.
What a great shift in perspective - freeing yourself from the chains of resentment. Yes, remembering death is inevitable impacts my life today. I strive to take responsibility for whatever is happening and appreciate you as a model of living that way.
I appreciate you too my friend and the consistent reminder to add love anywhere and everywhere I can in my life.
Memento Mori my friend 💀
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What a great example of your own Hero’s Journey. Great lessons learned. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you brother 👊🏻
This was terrific, Kyle — a reminder and inspiring. Thanks for sharing. Will do “Maxton” soon in honor.
Thanks Lou 👊🏻
Wow, this is a powerful story! Sharing it and your struggles to move past this event, and how you choose to recognize and grow from it are an incredible tribute to Maxton. Thank you, brother!
Thank you too 👊🏻
Brother. Good stuff. Ive been struggling with being passed over by some politics at work for a great position. Similar feelings and sentiments felt from your writing. As always grateful for your words. Found similar perspectives in my outcome as well. I too had been fighting battles my opponent didn't even know were happening. Great stuff.