Statistically, I Shouldn’t Exist.

I am in a category so rare that most would say I shouldn’t exist. I should be drunk, broke, sick, in jail, or dead. But I’m not. I’m alive. And I’m thriving.

I am not special or different than any other person. I am not smarter, more intelligent, or more gifted or talented than anyone else. People have overcome much more with fewer resources than I have.

Anyone can make radical change and beat the statistics when they use the processes and systems I’ve used. I can help you get what you want, regardless of the odds.

I’ve done what almost no one does. Not just once—but again and again. Here’s a snapshot of where I’ve been.

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1. From a Felony to a Full Pardon

After being convicted of a felony, I fulfilled all legal obligations, including paying all fines and restitution. I committed no additional crimes for more than 20 years. This is exceptionally rare. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 82% of state prisoners are re-arrested within 10 years of release.

I applied for and received a full pardon from the Nevada Board of Pardons Commissioners. This involved an extensive background investigation, a formal application, and a hearing before the Nevada Board of Pardons Commissioners—composed of the Governor, Supreme Court Justices, and the Attorney General. The Nevada Board receives approximately 1,000 pardon applications annually, hears about 2%, and grants pardons to roughly 50% of those heard—meaning only about 1% of applicants are ultimately pardoned each year.

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2. Long-Term Sobriety After Extended Alcohol Use

I drank alcohol daily, excessively, for over 20 years. Then I quit. No long-term rehab, just a 3-day detox and a decision I never turned back on. I've been sober for 9+ years.

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, fewer than 1 in 5 people who struggle with alcohol ever achieve long-term sobriety. For people with decades of daily use, less than 1% reach 10 years clean without relapse.

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3. Quitting Tobacco for Good

I used smokeless tobacco daily for over 20 years. I quit, and I’ve stayed tobacco-free for more than 5 years. According to CDC Tobacco Quit Rates, fewer than 5% of long-term users manage to quit and remain tobacco-free for five years or more.

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4. Significant Weight Loss Maintained Over a Decade

I lost 35 pounds and kept it off for over a decade. Only about 1% of people who lose 30+ pounds manage to maintain that loss for 10 years or longer, according to the National Weight Control Registry.

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5. Running a Half Marathon at 55

At age 55, I trained for and completed a half marathon. Less than 5% of U.S. men over 50 run half marathons, and even fewer finish them, according to Running USA.

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6. 25+ Years of Business Ownership with Employees

I’ve built and operated businesses for 25+ years—and they’ve been my sole source of income. No other job. No fallback plan. I’ve had employees, made payroll, and stayed in business long-term.

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, about 80% of small businesses have no employees, and only 25% survive past 15 years. Combining these benchmarks, long-term business owners with employees as a sole income source comprise an estimated 0.1% to 0.25% of the U.S. adult population.

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7. Net Worth Over Two Million Dollars Before Age 50

By age 50, I surpassed $2 million in net worth. According to the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances, fewer than 4% of U.S. households have a net worth exceeding $2 million. Achieving this milestone before 50 places me in an even smaller fraction of that group. (Federal Reserve)

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8. Restoration of Church Membership

I was disfellowshipped through my church’s discipline process. After 20 years, I took the necessary steps to have my membership fully reinstated to full fellowship. While the church does not publicly disclose specific statistics on the duration of disfellow shipment or the frequency of reinstatement after such extended periods, the restoration of membership after this length of time is indeed uncommon.

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Stacking the Odds: My Journey in Numbers

• ‍‍  1% achieve long-term sobriety from decades of alcohol use.
• 5% quit tobacco for 5+ years.
• 1–3% maintain significant weight loss for 10+ years.
• 2–3% run a half marathon at age 55.
• 4% create a net worth over $2 million before age 50.
• 1% achieve long-term business success with employees.
• 1% avoid recidivism and receive a full pardon.
• Restoration of church membership after 20 years is very rare.

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Why it Matters

Each achievement is rare on its own. The chances of anyone accomplishing all eight of these is miniscule. Statistically, you’re looking at a fraction of a fraction of a percent. This shows that radical change is possible, even when the odds say it isn’t. You can beat the odds if you know how. If you’re ready to overcome your challenges, know that you have the power to change your future. It is possible. I am here to help you defy the odds and get what you want in your life.