What would you do if you knew you could do anything? When do you start living? Our minds can trick us into thinking that when we fail that life stops. What if failing propelled you to your greatest triumph. Terri lost it all and in her late 30s decided it was time to live. How did she do it at almost 74 years old she still in the gym, encouraging others, writing books, and living life on her own terms and without fear. Terri Banner Fitzsimmons is the author, motivational speaker, and best-selling author of 4 books. She has been in the field of education most of her adult life as a teacher of all grades, a Sociology Professor for twenty years, and director of an Independent Study Program, helping adults earn their diplomas. She won many awards, including being recognized for initiating a girl power group, developing innovative career strategies, and working for United Way, helping parolees find employment. She has worked with various Indian Reservations, homeless shelters, and the Cal-Works program at a local college.Her biggest passion is helping women achieve their passion for life, to break free of all the doubts they cling to that stop them from recognizing their worth. She didn’t return to school until she was forty, and with the help of the counselors and professors, she could graduate valedictorian in her master’s Program. She went on to get her teaching degree and a certificate in special education training. She had adopted two teenage boys with fetal alcohol syndrome, so she could understand what the students in her classes needed.After the Camp Fire in 2018, which took everything from her, she worked in Medford, Oregon, with special needs until the pandemic................................As always you can find me on socials as Toitimeblog and on the blog