Ed Valaitis
Episode 161
28 FEB 2022
He is what you might call a late bloomer with an amazing story of being far more active in sports now than he was at traditional youth, student, and post graduate ages, due to his upbringing. An adventure traveler, present day he participates in running, biking, hiking, and skiing. His devotion to his Catholic faith can be seen in that two months ago he put out a book that is designed to help business owners determine both when to sell and how to sell their companies, YET, by sharing his *personal* story, he achieved #1 Amazon New Release status in the Catholic Self Help category. (NOTE: This episode contains sensitive and emotional subject matter.)
Notable guest quotes:
“We actually went to Catholic elementary school the first eight years.”
“When I was writing the book – I began 18 months ago – and I had been pushed by God.”
“At times I would say in my mind, I’d say, kinda, ‘Could ya’ keep it down, I’m trying to worship you here’.”
“As my faith grew stronger, when I got married… my wife and I agreed we were going to raise our kids in the Catholic faith… and we were going to go to Mass every week, we were going to live a stronger faith life.”
“My 40th birthday I read the Bible cover to cover that year.”
“I knew God had forgiven me, but I still hadn’t forgiven myself completely.”
“My best thinking would happen during Mass and (I) came up with Cause For Courage, and the name came from the fact that if there’s any reason to have courage, it’s a child.”
“I have a deep love of nature, so, being outdoors and in the wilderness is certainly a high priority, and I think God’s presence is there and an opportunity to pray and meditate and enjoy His presence.”
“God’s gift to us certainly is Earth and the nature and the beauty of it all. And, when I run or participate in other activities, I’ll often say a prayer and thank God for the ability to run.”
“It’s about living each day full out and serving God’s Will and helping us all get closer to Christ.”
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