Ep. 32: Greg Justice on how to live like you are dying
Cancer gave Greg Justice an expiration date he refuses to honor. Just two months after his wife died from brain cancer, he got diagnosed with Stage IV non-small lung cancer. Most people don’t live 5 years past that diagnosis.
Greg didn’t waste any time on pity parties. He had spent three years nursing his wife, Nancy, through treatments for glioblastoma multiforme, including an experimental polio trial that was featured on “60 Minutes.” Greg did the treatment for lung cancer, then decided to get busy living. He quit his job. He traveled the world. And he fell in love and got married.
He talks about how to squeeze more life out of the life you have left, no matter how long that is.
My Takeaways:
Face the brutal facts but never lose hope.
Get busy living, no matter what the diagnosis.
The cancer journey is both horrible and beautiful. Look for the blessings scattered everywhere.
The facts don’t change, but when you frame them with hope, your spirit can soar.
Official Bio:
After a career spanning 30 years, Greg Justice retired from Regal Marine Industries, manufacturer of luxury performance boats in 2016. He was Director of Manufacturing and responsible for the Georgia operation in Valdosta, GA.
He writes stories on how to thrive through adversity, shares leadership tips and offers insights on politics and world affair. He has written short stories, hunting and fishing stories, poems and lyrics to music.
Greg has two sons from his first marriage to Nancy (Brett) Justice. He enjoys traveling and dancing with his new wife, Mary,
Website and Links:
You can read Greg’s stories and blog posts on his website.
He can be reached at: Gregorymichaeljustice@gmail.com