Fish on Fridays
A Memoir of Bad Breaks, Hard Lessons, and Unexpected Strength
“I didn’t write this book because I had all the answers. I wrote it because I learned that life isn’t measured by how many times things go according to plan”
–Greg Smith
About the Book
At ten years old, Greg Smith watched his father collapse and die on the staircase of their home. In a single moment, the foundation of his world disappeared. The loss left a wound that quietly shaped the rest of his life.
Determined to prove himself, Greg spent decades chasing achievement. He became an Eagle Scout, a U.S. Army officer, an international speaker, leadership consultant, and the author of multiple books. His career took him around the world, creating adventures he never could have imagined—from getting lost in Germany and navigating cultural surprises overseas to diving in shark-filled waters. Along the way, humor often became his most reliable traveling companion.
Then life delivered a challenge he couldn’t outwork.
A cancer diagnosis, grueling treatments, multiple surgeries, and devastating injuries to both legs stripped away the independence and identity he had spent a lifetime building. The man who once led others suddenly found himself dependent on the care of his wife and family and facing the difficult task of learning how to walk again.
In this honest, heartfelt, and often humorous memoir, Greg reflects on the lessons learned through adversity, leadership, faith, family, and resilience. More than a story about illness or recovery, Fish on Fridays is about discovering that true strength isn’t found in titles, accomplishments, or status—it is found in compassion, gratitude, and the people who stand beside us when life falls apart.
Fish on Fridays is the story of a boy searching for worth, a man driven to succeed, and the unexpected journey that finally taught him what truly matters.
“Looking back now, I can see that even the hardest moments were shaping the man I was meant to become.”
This book is for you if you’ve ever:
- Faced a sudden change you didn’t ask for
• Wondered who you are when everything familiar is stripped away
• Had to start over before you felt ready
• Needed hope that your best chapters may still be ahead
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