Having grown up around financial planning, Matthew Newman understood the importance of having everything in place before tragedy struck. His father's advice to plan for negative moments was a lifesaver.
At age 39, he was diagnosed with Grade 3 Astrocytoma, a form of brain cancer. At the time, he had three children under 5 and his father-in-law was battling pancreatic cancer. All of a sudden, he saw life through a new set of lenses.
Throughout his battle, he tried to make his journey communal. He began writing and emailing his experiences and reflections to friends and family, which suddenly grew to an audience of 20,000. His journey resonated deeply and provided a beacon of hope for many enduring struggles.
In this episode, WealthManagement.com Managing editor Diana Britton talks to Matthew Newman, a wholesaler at Pacific Life and author of Starting at the finish lineabout his journey and the impact it had on his life.
Matthew in the hospital after his surgery.
Showing his wound.
Matt discusses:
- What happened leading up to his diagnosis
- How did you get the diagnosis?
- His treatments
- Where does his strength come from?
- What became his plug
- The importance of travel review in everyday life
- What his experience can teach counselors
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