Jarvis HootenMy life path did not result in fabulous wealth or impressive accomplishments, but it sure has been interesting! Not many people can list Game Show Host on their resumes. Yep, I toured the USA as the host of a live game show. In a word, the show was zny. We performed at college campuses, shopping malls, and festivals in 43 states over a six year period. I've also worked as a VitaMix Demonstrator and an RV Delivery Driver, among other curious jobs, but most of my career life was in radio broadcasting. This helps explain the variety of other jobs. Working in radio is like being a movie actor; only a select few hit it big, and I wasn't selected. I kept doing it because it's a darn fun way to barely earn a living. Two months before my 60th birthday, I had a stroke. It seemed my life of adventures was over. A physical therapist said I likely could recover and return to a normal existence. Rehabilitation would require extensive therapy, and it might be a year before I could even walk again. In the first few weeks, I often questioned my will to carry on. I could not stand up by myself, dress myself, could not even get to the toilet without help. This was not a life worth living. It was not in my nature to give up, but continuing life as an invalid seemed unbearable. Something in me would not give up. Progress was slow and painful. It took weeks to see the slightest change, but tiny improvements proved recovery was happening. Five months after the stroke, I was able to walk - with a crutch - into my cousin's house for Thanksgiving Dinner. At the one-year mark, I no longer needed the crutch. I could use my left hand to open jars, turn door knobs, and hold a coffee mug. The stroke was devastating, but it didn't end the fun in my life. Besides, having lots of time on my hands during recovery led me to another curious job - writing books! Read More Read Less