Shortly before this picture was taken we’d been stuck in a mud pit in the hills of West Virginia, miles from the nearest signs of (human) life, with a setting sun, and no cellphone service. But this was meant to be a learning moment, so we did what we should always do in life – we set out on a journey to overcome seemingly impossible odds. Life isn’t always easy, but if we get creative and we persevere, we’ll look back and smile at what we’ve overcome and be better for it. There’s growth in the challenges, and that’s where I thrive, in my life and in my career.