Destiny Is Debatable
June 6, 2025

Walking the Carpet for a Cause: Why Pretty Hurts Matters More Than You Know

I had the incredible honor of attending the premiere of Lifetime and GSK’s powerful new original movie, Pretty Hurts — and let’s just say, this time, the red-carpet experience was a little different than my first. That one involved…

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May 5, 2025

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

.:: By John B Grimes “I came for the haircut, but stayed for the conversation.” A few days ago, I got a haircut. Now, I know that doesn’t sound like blog-worthy material, but hear me out—this wasn’t just any haircut.…

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April 26, 2025

Pride Makes Excuses. Humility Makes Adjustments.

.:: By John B Grimes   It’s funny how simple phrases can carry the weight of entire life lessons. “Pride makes excuses. Humility makes adjustments.” When I first heard that, just a couple of weeks ago, it stopped me cold. No…

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April 4, 2025

The Power of Perspective

.:: By John B Grimes  "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."   Sometimes, the way we see a challenge matters more than the challenge itself. Perspective has a way of turning obstacles into opportuni…

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March 28, 2025

When the Goal Feels Too Big

.:: By John B Grimes   Have you ever stared at a goal so big it felt impossible? I’ve been there. Whether it’s rebuilding after a setback, chasing a dream, or simply getting through the day, the enormity of the task can feel paral…

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March 7, 2025

Redefining Normal

.:: By John B Grimes   "The past is a chapter; the future is unwritten. Normal isn’t behind you—it’s what you build ahead."   Life after a major change isn’t about going back to the way things were—it&rsqu…

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Feb. 28, 2025

The Strength to Ask for Help

.:: By John B Grimes   "Strength isn’t about standing alone—it’s about knowing when to reach out."   Strength doesn’t always mean doing it alone. Sometimes, the strongest thing you can do is ask for help. It&rsq…

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Feb. 21, 2025

Finding Strength in Frustration

.:: By John B Grimes   "Frustration is the weight room for resilience—every struggle makes you stronger."   Frustration is part of every journey. It’s uncomfortable, exhausting, and sometimes feels like it will never end. B…

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Feb. 14, 2025

One Step at a Time

.:: By John B Grimes   "The hardest part of rebuilding is starting. The best part is realizing how far you’ve come."   Rebuilding isn’t about rushing to the finish line—it’s about focusing on the step in front o…

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Feb. 7, 2025

Small wins are the proof that big things are possible—don’t overlook them

.:: By John B Grimes   "Small wins are the proof that big things are possible—don’t overlook them."   Progress doesn’t always look the way we expect. Sometimes it’s not a giant leap forward but a small, almost i…

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Jan. 31, 2025

People are powerful—don’t wait to build your connections

.:: By John B Grimes   "A strong connection can bridge any gap—don’t wait to build yours."   No one gets through life alone. At some point, we all rely on the kindness, support, or wisdom of others. For me, that realization…

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Jan. 24, 2025

Survival isn't the end of the journey, it's just the beginning

.:: By John B Grimes   Sometimes, life puts you back at square one. It forces you to face a reality you didn’t expect and challenges you to rebuild from the ground up. Progress might feel impossible, but it starts with one step. When…

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Jan. 17, 2025

Waking up changed—don’t wait to change your own life.

.:: By John B Grimes  As I swam back to an uneasy consciousness after eight days in a coma, the first thing I saw was darkness. I was disoriented by the darkness. I could hear—beeping machines, a constant stream of doctors, nurses, and t…

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Jan. 10, 2025

Strike Without Warning

.:: By John B Grimes    Did you know bacterial meningitis can change your life in an instant? I didn’t. Before it hit me, I had no idea what meningitis even was. One moment, I was living my life like any other 19-year-old college s…

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Jan. 3, 2025

Life doesn’t wait for you, so why wait for life?

.:: By John B Grimes Life doesn’t wait for you, so why wait for life? One day, life changed without warning. I went to bed as one version of myself and woke up eight days later as someone else entirely. A diagnosis of bacterial meningitis …

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Dec. 13, 2024

Hard Today, Resilient Tomorrow: What Resilience Really Looks Like

.:: By John B Grimes During a recent conversation, a woman and I were reflecting on someone who had recently passed away—a person who had faced and overcome remarkable challenges in life. As she shared his story, she listed the obstacles he&r…

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Oct. 5, 2024

Shots 4 Meningitis Topgolf Outing: A Huge Success on World Meningitis Day!

On October 5, 2024, The Colony, Texas, witnessed an incredible event at Topgolf as we celebrated World Meningitis Day with the first-ever expansion of the Shots 4 Meningitis charity golf outing. With a more-than-sold-out group of enthusiastic partic…

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Sept. 3, 2024

Press Release: Shots 4 Meningitis is Expanding!

SHOTS 4 MENINGITIS GOLF OUTING TO RAISE MONEY AND AWARENESSON WORLD MENINGITIS DAY   The Colony, TX – September 3, 2024 – The Becky Werner Meningitis Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting those affected by m…

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June 14, 2024

Shots 4 Meningitis Golf Outing 2024

  Erin and I had the honor of participating in the 18th Annual Shots 4 Meningitis Golf Outing and were paired with Danielle and Anthon Hodges from the PAMAH Foundation. It was a beautiful day at Morningstar Golfer's Club in Waukesha,…

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May 4, 2024

Reflections on May 4, 1970: Kent State's Enduring Impact

.:: By John B Grimes  The tragedy of May 4, 1970, at Kent State University serves as a sobering reminder of the delicate balance between freedom of expression and the potential consequences of civil unrest. As the son of a student on campus th…

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May 1, 2024

Adaptation: The Foundation Of Progress

.:: By John B Grimes “Surviving meningitis turned out to be the easy part—so easy that I'd done it in my sleep. The seemingly impossible part was living life after surviving meningitis.”   When I reflect on those words, the…

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April 16, 2024

Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino - The Change Maestro

  Ever met someone who seems to have an inexhaustible well of positivity, wisdom, and motivation? Meet Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, the force behind Best Ever You, a global phenomenon that's more than just a brand—it's a movement. This dy…

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April 9, 2024

From Junkie to Judge: A Tale of Triumph and Transformation

  Embark on an extraordinary journey with Mary Beth O'Connor, the author of "From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph over Trauma and Addiction " In this captivating podcast episode, we delve into Mary Beth's inspiring story of resilience and…

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April 5, 2024

Dallas Morning News Op-Ed

My op-ed was published in the Dallas Morning News on April 5, 2024. "I had never heard of meningitis until it changed my life forever"  :: READ HERE ::   

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