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DisclaimerThe views expressed on Dead America podcast are the views of the person expressing themselves.We are here for entertainment only for any Medical or Mental Health concerns you might have. We always recommend seeking local listings for a qualified provider in your area. We will always consider other points of view on any subject. We do not necessarily agree with our guests all of the time. We value everyone. All of our guests deserve respect and a platform to voice concerns. Make sure you check our giveaway page for some great giveaways. Find them here https://deadamerica.website/giveaways/ (LINK) There is a song that Tim McGraw sings. It's titled, live like you are dying. In that song. Part of the lyrics goes, quote, someday, I hope you get the chance to live like you were dying. Unquote. Today's guest, Terry Tucker. Well, he is what that song quotes. Terry Tucker has terminal cancer and he has to live every day. Like he is dying. The incredible strength that this man just has within himself during each day, knowing the inevitable is soon to approach. It's one of the things that I found fascinating about Terry Tucker. how strong he is facing what he knows is yet to come. We all face death, but not like Terry. In the discussion I had with Terry I found 23 highlights of interest in our topic. Let's cover them. Number one, the introduction of Terry Tucker. Number two, we found out how real Terry is through his introduction. Number three, we found out Terry's father and his grandmother, both died from different types of cancer. Number four, Terry has had many jobs in his life. from working at Wendy's in the marketing department to a SWAT hostage negotiator number five. We found out Terry has a daughter in the military and she is part of the newly formed space force. Number six. We found out Terry had knee surgery at a young age and still played basketball. Being on the varsity team at the same time as being on the JV team. Number seven, we found out Terry played basketball against Michael Jordan and other big names in basketball. Number eight. Terry tells us about his secret and how he keeps going. The way he does this is tried to become 1% better each day. And by the end of one month. You're at least 30% better. Number nine, Terry tells us about his first time knowing about his cancer. Number 10. Terry's doctor informs him that he has never seen this rare type of cancer before in his practice. Number 11 we learn Terry sought treatment from MD Anderson in Houston, Texas for his cancer. Number 12. We learn about the drug Interferon that they placed Terry on. number 13. We found out about how the drug had Terry dealing with a high fever of up to 108 degrees. It even put him in the ICU. Number 14. Terry tells us how important faith family and friends truly are. Number 15 Terry tells us about his family truths. Number 16 Terry lets us know he is not Superman, and he does have his bad days. Number 17 Terry talks about the difference between pain and suffering. Number 18. Terry talked about facing his death and planning for his death upfront. Number 19. Terry tells us he is curious about what is on the other side of this life. Number 20. Terry talks about choosing the right people to be around and the right people to listen to number 21. In the end, it's what you do that matters. Number 22. Terry tells us his parents are the heroes that he truly looks up to. Number 23. Terry talks about his training for SWAT. We talk about so much more in this very interesting interview. Terry Tucker is an amazing man. And I hope you go out and purchase his book, sustainable excellence 10 principles to leading your uncommon and extraordinary life. I do think Terry Tucker for giving me the honor to do this interview with him.  I use my 4 Truths to guide the decisions I make in my life. These 4 Truths are: 1. Control your mind, or it will control you. 2. Embrace the pain and suffering we... Support this podcast