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after the military. “All that stuff is important, but it isn’t enough.” Terry mentions. It wasn’t until Terry took a big loss in his income and his neighbor’s words came back to him like an echo chamber that forced him to push himself from that potential reality. “So, I got back up, dusted myself off, and started going at it again. I started hitting the same obstacles, the self-doubts, the excuses, everything else, and I blow them because I wasn't just visualizing all the niceties. I was going away from something. That guy will not be right.” That’s when Terry realized the power of the “Oxcart Technique.” This visualization applies to goals in every part of life. Once divorced, Terry made it his goal to strive for a happy marriage because he had experienced that type of loss once before and refused to go through it again. Through this techinque, he has a failure scenario, a success scenario, and an everyday action plan that pushes him from one and pulls him toward the other. “The fear of loss is a greater motivator than the prospects of gain.” Terry summed up perfectly.

As a keynote speaker, Terry has been able to present his experience and the development of the “Oxcart Technique” to corporate events and business seminars. His love for discovering new passions has taken him to author-hood, adding his book “The Oxcart Technique: Blueprint for Success” to his growing collection of published literature. “The Oxcart Technique: Blueprint for Success” has quickly climbed the bestseller charts, reaching number one on the Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble lists. To grab a copy of the ebook, click here.

In addition to spending his time developing leaders and motivating readers, Terry has traveled all over the globe to places like the Arctic Circle to hunt big game with bows and arrows to climbing mountains in Rwanda. His exploits have even taken him deep into the Amazon Jungle where he was swimming with piranhas! Terry has also taken a stab at producing, acting, and even doing voice acting for a few roles earning him Best Supporting Actor and Fan Favorite at the 2021 Christian Film Festival. His main focus, however, has always been his family. When Terry married a woman with three young sons, he knew he was going to be responsible for raising them and retired early in order to be there for them every step of the way. “I can always make money, but I only had one chance to turn these boys into honorable young men.” One of Terry's most important lessons for his sons was involvement in the Boy Scouts. He became their Scoutmaster, took them camping, and taught them everything from canoeing to knot tying. Terry's connection with the Boy Scouts of America has spanned multiple decades with him not only dedicating his time to his groups but also raising millions of dollars for the organization through the exposure of winning “Kicking and Screaming.”

With all sorts of accomplishments under his belt, Terry loves living in Spokane, Washington. He had originally moved here for Fairchild Air Force Base but stayed because of the people. “Got into the community. Fell in love with the community.” Terry explained. “I got into the mountains and I’m like, I’m home. Then, they couldn’t move me out of here. This is my place.”

When asked about his favorite part of being a Spokane Club member, his answer was similar. “What I love most about Spokane Club is the people and being able to meet people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The Club provides us with the opportunity to connect with people who are interested in doing things for the community, being active, having fun, and making new friendships. That is what makes our Club so special and gives it a level of character that is truly unique in our area.”

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