Life has taught Travis that pain, difficulty, and challenge are inevitable components of the human experience. Who we become in the midst of these things, is a choice. Travis makes it his mission to help as many people as possible choose positive personal growth as an outcome from the challenges of life. His philosophy is anchored in personal experiences that include overcoming obesity, paying off debt, studying/working in the engineering field, and becoming a Special Forces Medic and Combat Veteran. Travis believes that character is best developed in the pursuit of freedom. Life has taught Travis that pain, difficulty, and challenge are inevitable components of the human experience. Who we become in the midst of these things, is a choice. Travis makes it his mission to help as many people as possible choose positive personal growth as an outcome from the challenges of life. His philosophy is anchored in personal experiences that include overcoming obesity, paying off debt, studying/working in the engineering field, and becoming a Special Forces Medic and Combat Veteran. Travis believes that character is best developed in the pursuit of freedom. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx