Setbacks Into Comebacks

Hi, I'm Andy. I have brain cancer. It's been a blessing. Here's why... Struggles are as much a part of life as breath, but they don't have to be debilitating. If you let them, challenges can be a catalyst for change and bring focused clarity to what's most important to you. Setbacks into Comebacks is a story of hope. It will empower you to walk through your struggles no matter their size and to inspire you to live your best life. You will learn how to . . . Lean into your setbacks.Harness the power of positive thinking, regardless of what your current challenge may be.Utilize every roadblock as a springboard for emotional and spiritual growth.Encourage others as they encounter seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Stop fearing tough situations. Own your struggle, harness the power of perspective, and say YES to life today! Andy Billman believes in the power of saying YES. His most recent "yes" was to his stage-three malignant brain cancer diagnosis in 2018. Faced with this mountainous challenge, Andy's past, present, and future crystallized into one with a sense of clarity most do not achieve in a lifetime. Andy loves spending time with his wife, Jodi, their four children Ellie, Ryan, Emily, Owen, and his grandchildren. AndyBillman.com

Andy Billman believes in the power of saying, "Yes!" Over his lifetime, he's faced various obstacles that he reframed into opportunities he could learn and grow from. His most recent "yes" was to a stage-three malignant brain cancer diagnosis in 2018. Faced with this mountainous challenge, Andy's past, present, and future crystallized into a sense of clarity most people do not achieve in a lifetime. Andy is the author of Setbacks into Comebacks: Saying Yes! to Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Opportunities. His mission is to help people find hope and take action by saying yes to winning at the game of life, especially in times when it feels easier to give in, withdraw, and sleep away the pain, fear, and overwhelm. Instead of saying, "It's over," Andy says, "It's the beginning. It's what you make of each moment." Through his writing, speaking, and coaching, Andy helps individuals identify what is most important to them, find the courage to say yes, and then choose to live fully with the people who matter most. Former president of Worthington Cylinders, a $1.1 billion global manufacturing leader, Andrew J. Billman now focuses on investments at Tri-W Group, a private family investment group. Andy earned his bachelor's degree in business from Miami University, where he played football and was a team captain and a three-year letterman. Andy defines himself as a husband, father, football player, speaker, leadership coach and trainer, and author with a passion for helping others realize they don't have to experience cancer to find clarity and true happiness in life. He loves spending time with his wife, Jodi, and their four children, Ellie, Ryan, Emily, and Owen, along with their spouses and growing bundle of grandchildren. Short Description: Struggles are as much a part of life as breath, but they don't have to be debilitating. If you let them, challenges can be a catalyst for change and bring focused clarity to what's most important to you. You can turn your setbacks into comebacks!

PRESEASON: CHILDHOOD INTO HIGH SCHOOL CHAPTER 1: A BIG KID NICKNAMED "BEAR" 3 CHAPTER 2: I'M GLAD I DID MY CHORES 11 CHAPTER 3: HIGH SCHOOL, FOOTBALL, & HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEART 19 REGULAR SEASON: COLLEGE INTO CAREER CHAPTER 4: FROM BENCHED TO "SHOULD I QUIT?" TO IN THE GAME 27 CHAPTER 5: INJURY WILL NOT STOP ME: MY POSITION, MY RESPONSIBILITY 33 CHAPTER 6: WAKE-UP CALL 41 POSTSEASON: CAREER, FAMILY, AND LOSS CHAPTER 7: BELTS AND SUSPENDERS IN THE BULLPEN OF MARRIAGE 49 CHAPTER 8: THE FAILED INTERVIEW AND BUYER'S REMORSE 57 CHAPTER 9: FROM LOSING IT ALL TO A GOD THING 63 CHAPTER 10: FROM PROMOTED TO VP TO 'STEP ASIDE, BILLMAN' 71 OFF-SEASON: HEALTH BATTLE INTO FAITH, WISDOM, AND TEACHING CHAPTER 11: A SEASON TO SEARCH, REENERGIZE, FIND PEACE AND NEW PURPOSE 81 CHAPTER 12: FROM SEIZURE TO OPEN CRANIOTOMY TO DIAGNOSIS 87 CHAPTER 13: WAKE UP. SAY YES. KEEP GOING 95 FAMILY REFLECTIONS 105 PLAYBOOK TO WIN AT THE GAME OF LIFE 119 MEDICAL RECORDS DETAILING ANDY'S CANCER JOURNEY 131 BIBLIOGRAPHY 149