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He Died, Came Back, and Refused to Quit: A Story of Unbreakable Hope with Jay Setchell
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What does it take to keep going after life knocks you down again and again? Marine veteran, entrepreneur, and author Jay Setchell shares his extraordinary journey from a demanding Midwest farm upbringing to surviving multiple near-death experiences, including a devastating Marine Corps crash, a drunk-driver collision that left him with a broken neck, drowning, paralysis, and PTSD. Through every setback, Jay reveals how gratitude, faith, prayer, and intentional daily choices helped him rebuild. His story is a powerful reminder that it's never too soon to choose hope—and never too late to refuse to quit.
Jay's contact info:
Email - jay@neverquittrying.com
Jay's book:
The Strength Within You: It's Always Too Soon to Quit
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