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This past summer I made a decision to do a revision of my book “Summit!” One Women’s Everest Climb Guides You to Success. It was originally released in 2008. My decision to revise the book was fueled by a desire to share with others some tools, ideas and strategies that worked for me while navigating a scary and unexpected health challenge, breast cancer. While my road map will not be for everyone it may make a difference for those who are open to doing things a bit different in their lives in order to heal, prevent recurrence, get off medications and feel more joyful and alive. Link to purchase e-book or paperback https://www.health-fitness-coaching.com/shop/
Here is an excerpt from the last chapter which is the part of the book that is new.
In May of 2019 I was given a new and unexpected opportunity to jump in or hesitate. I made the choice to jump in with what I believed to be best for me. But I digress…let me backtrack a bit. I felt it important to add this chapter to the original book which was written in 2008. While climbing Everest and childbirth had been the most challenging events in my life, that suddenly changed. I was given an opportunity to climb a different mountain and feel that sharing my new experience may make your journey easier in some way.
When presenting or working with clients, I often say that we all have an Everest mentally, physically, and/or emotionally. My new Everest was breast cancer that was diagnosed in May of 2019. It took all the same skills, knowledge, and perseverance that I had acquired before and then some. I gained new tools and insights to get through treatment and to make the decisions I needed to make with recovery and recurrence being the concerns.
In April 2019 I had a lump removed that appeared benign, at least that was what the mammogram and ultrasound indicated. Nonetheless, I asked that it be removed, and my doctor agreed. I just wanted it gone no matter that it appeared to be harmless. Once it was removed, the pathology report had different findings. The lab confirmed that it was indeed Cancer-stage 1B. I think my doctor suspected this as during my surgery he did an amazing job of getting all the margins. I, on the other hand was completely caught off guard.
Here is some recent feedback from the book which I am happy to share.
The below section is powerful. Well stated.
“Choose people who are strong, have your best interests in mind and will tell you the truth rather than what you want to hear. My teams looked vastly different for each event I encountered and these friends/family made all the difference. There is no room for negativity when you’re making your way. Be selective, create your network and be able to reciprocate when the time is right.” Joy
If my book can inspire or help you create change for the better my goal has been met. I believe that when we help others get to where they want to go more possibilities will be open to us all. You can purchase the e-book or paperback directly from Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Summit-Womans-Everest-Guides-Success/dp/1953616453/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=Laurie+Jean+Bagley&qid=1609787608&s=books&sr=1-1-fkmr0 or on Barnes and Nobles https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/summit-laurie-bagley/1138524907?ean=9781953616456
In support of you being able to live a life that feels free, powerful and awake. For more about me, my services or the book please go to www.health-fitness-coaching.com
Laurie Bagley
Laurie Bagley: MS in Outdoor Adventure Leadership, mother, Author, ACE certified health coach and group fitness coach, entrepreneurial business owner, Level 1 PN Nutrition coach and EnergyUp coach. Her Health Fitness Coaching Business focuses on assisting people reach healthy lifestyle goals. She is also the 6th woman to summit Mt. Everest from the North Col route and has written a book called “SUMMIT”. One woman’s Mt. Everest Climb Guides You to Success. The re-release of this book (with a new chapter) is scheduled for the first week of January.