I spent years in the U.S. Air Force—behind the controls of military aircraft, flying missions that required focus, precision, and a steady hand under pressure. You learn a lot up there: how to think ahead, how to stay calm when things go sideways, and how to trust the plan even when the skies are rough.

That mindset never left me.

Now, instead of flying, I write. My mission hasn’t changed much—I'm still navigating high-stakes situations. But today, the terrain is emotional, spiritual, and deeply human.