
A Shot Of Inspiration
In any life, we have highs and lows, light and dark, wins and losses. What happens when we encounter that moment of time when what happens next could change everything, Join us as we step into another person's inspirational moment and see how we can connect their experience to ours.
A Shot Of Inspiration
94. No Silver Bullets: Thriving Through Life’s Battles
On a Shot of Inspiration with host: Greg Stephens, guest, Troy Karnes shares how addiction recovery and a rare cancer diagnosis reshaped his approach to growth. Instead of chasing quick fixes, he uses the HALT framework—hungry, angry, lonely, tired—plus journaling, accountability, and small daily practices to nurture health, relationships, and peace while pursuing big goals.
3 Key takeaways :
- Quick fixes fade; consistent nurturing compounds.
- HALT turns overwhelm into doable daily shifts.
- Accountability and honest self-talk protect long-term goals.
About Troy:
Troy Karnes is a father, husband, author of No Silver Bullets, coach, recovering alcoholic, salesman, and cancer survivor. His journey through addiction and cancer reshaped his perspective on resilience, faith, and the value of nurturing life. Today, Troy is on a mission to share the lessons he learned in the hardest battles so others can rise with courage when they face big steps in their own lives.
Resources:
Website: https://troykarnes.com/
Order Book: No Silver Bullets: https://troykarnes.com/book/