When the diagnosis hit, Marty didn't announce it right away. He waited until he had a plan, until he knew what he could control and who could help with the rest. He even looked each doctor and technician in the eye and said, in effect, "I'm not patient 32. I'm Marty. I trust you. Please do your best." He also kept the team supplied with so many donuts that the receptionists joked he'd give them diabetes.

Fences make good neighbors, and boundaries make good coworkers. If your manager fires off emails at eleven at night, you do not have to reply until morning. Marty makes it clear: you can bend the rules because you believe in the mission, but you cannot be at anyone's beck and call twenty-four hours a day. Takeaway: Verbalize your limits. Saying "I have family time and work time" is not selfish, it is sustainable.

In this special Encore Episode, Marty tackled the topic of catastrophizing, our tendency to imagine the worst-case scenario in every situation. Joined by his sons, Nate and Luke, the trio shared personal stories, like locking themselves out of an Airbnb or dealing with workplace frustrations, to illustrate how we often blow things out of proportion. Through humor and heartfelt discussions, they reminded listeners that most problems aren’t as catastrophic as they seem.

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