Empowered for the Future. Odds are, you spent months — possibly years — planning your weight loss surgery. You researched different procedures, talked with post-op patients, maybe jumped online in a few support forums to get the inside scoop. And, odds are, your life after weight loss surgery is nothing like you imagined it would be! In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson reminds us that surviving and learning from life’s unexpected challenges gives us the opportunity to develop greater resilience and inner strength than we ever thought possible.

In All Fairness. Everybody has their own path in life, and their own lessons to learn. For you, weight loss surgery may be an important part of that journey–but, that doesn’t mean it’s right for everyone. If you have a friend or loved one that struggles with their weight, you may be eager to share the good news of WLS. But, in this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson explains why sometimes, it’s better to stay silent.

We Are Family. Sometimes, the choice to have weight loss surgery can be a lonely road. If your spouse or parents have never struggled with their weight, they may not understand what it’s like to live with obesity, and what it means to overcome the disease. In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson encourages viewers to join a weight loss surgery support group, to share encouragement and guidance with others who know first-hand the highs and lows that life before, during and after weight loss surgery can bring.

Correcting Your Course. One of the keys to long-term success in any endeavor is to set a goal. But some people become so focused on the finish line that they lose sight of the path they’re traveling. In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson reminds us that we need to stop and get a reality check once in a while, to see whether we’re taking the right actions toward our goal, or heading down the right path. Once in a while, he says, we may find that we need to correct our course if we want to eventually achieve our aim.

Dealing With Criticism. Contending with negative people can be very stressful, especially if their bad attitude is directed at you. For example, you may come across somebody who thinks weight loss surgery is the “easy way out”, or who has something else snide to say about your beliefs, your choices, and the way you live your life. In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson reminds us that people who are hyper-critical are often just tearing others down so they can build themselves up. And, the best way to deal with overly negative individuals is by offering them seemingly limitless mercy and grace.

Life Without Struggle. Imagine trying to drive across your state without a road map or GPS. Imagine even trying to drive across town without any road signs. How would you know if you were heading in the right direction? Could you tell if you took a wrong turn? In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson shares his insights on how to handle the days when you feel like you’re driving without directions — and how plugging into a support group can help you stay on track throughout your journey.

No Apologies. Have prayer or faith been an integral part of your weight loss surgery journey? Some people may try to discount your reliance on a higher power to help you through life’s struggles. But, as host Craig Thompson reminds us in this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, spirituality is not a sign of weakness. Rather, your willingness to admit your own failings and look to something greater than yourself to help you through the hard times is actually a true sign of strength.

Reading the Instruments. If you’ve been watching 90 Seconds to Success, you’ve heard host Craig Thompson talk about how, like in the cockpit of an airplane, our attitude determines our altitude — the heights of our success and happiness. In this episode, he expands on the analogy, explaining how to do a “systems check” to overcome challenges. By knowing how to read the instruments around you to get an unbiased assessment of reality, you will be better prepared to manage crisis and navigate the turbulence that life can throw your way.