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Podcast: Abstract Essay
Episode: Abstract Essay, now in its fifth season, features Wilson Reid Jones—Ex-Marine, Type 1 Diabetic, and Personal Trainer—sharing a powerful journey of resilience, discipline, and unwavering determination as our distinguished guest.
Description: Reid JonesEx-Marine, Type 1 Diabetic, Personal TrainerI grew up in a dark home. My dad was a raging addict who ended up taking his life to suicide when i was 21 years old. I joined the marine corps at 18 years old. I got kicked out at 21 for a pattern of misconduct (drinking, drugging & voilence). Shortly after service my dad killed himself and i was left with the pain. This left me on a journey to grow or i would end up the same way. i went on a relentless journey of personal development and turned...