In the realm of extreme challenges, running a marathon in Antarctica stands out as a pinnacle of endurance and determination. Now, imagine tackling this feat not on solid ground, but on a ship amidst the icy expanse of the Southern Ocean. This is precisely the adventure I embarked upon—a marathon on ... Read More »
Perform (EPIC Performance)
DEAD LAST FINISH is Greater than DID NOT FINISH which is Better than DID NOT START.
This past weekend I provided safety support for 5K, 2.5K, and 1-mile swims. I was on a paddleboard following the last swimmer making sure they safely made it back to the finish line. On the final race of the weekend, it became very clear early on that I would be following this one swimmer for our ... Read More »
Putting a Bad Day in Perspective
Featured on NPR Radio, “With a Perspective…” on June 14, 2022 When the day isn’t going so well, Bryan Gillette tries to put things in perspective. I was on a bicycle ride the other day when I heard a hissing sound. Then my bike started to slow down as the front tire went flat. My immediate ... Read More »
My car was totaled in a 7 car pileup
Last week my wife and son were in a car accident demolishing the rear end and the driver’s door. The car was totaled. When I appeared on scene well after the accident, they had already been transported in the ambulance to the hospital. As the CHP were writing up their report, I looked inside the car ... Read More »
If you get a chance to do something this exciting, take time off work and go do it.
My wife, two boys and I took the opportunity last week to go to Poland and help with the refugee situation. We raised almost $60,000 and used it to deliver $10,000 worth of medicine and $7,000 worth of tourniquets into Kiev, provide $15,000 of household supplies, food, clothing, toys, and medicine ... Read More »
Looking for Some Inspiration? Consider These Books or Movies
Here are a few movies and books that will make you realize the human mind and body can persevere through unbelievable pain, achieve extraordinary results, or accomplish seemingly impossible tasks. These are just a few of my favorites. What would you add to this list? Movies Apollo 13 (Amazon) ... Read More »
