Meet John Griffith

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful John Griffith. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with John below.

John, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?

During my youth, I was deeply moved by a movie, Jacob’s Ladder. A particular quote from that film struck a chord within me, resonating with my life’s journey.

“If you’re frightened of dying, and you’re holding on, you’ll see devils tearing your life away. If you’ve made your peace, then the devils are really angels, freeing you from the earth.”

That quote did not resonate with me in terms of how it was applied in the movie. That movie was all about dying, and I was too young to think about dying. I still don’t think about dying, and I still think I am too young to start thinking about it. I think about living. I think about fun, and I pursue happiness relentlessly like a zombie pursues brains.

What drives me, you ask?

Adversity.

My most remarkable achievements and periods of profound personal growth are born from challenging experiences that initially feel like the walls are caving in around me and the demons are licking their chops.

But once I weather the initial storm, the demons transform into angels, helping me propel to new heights.

My latest battle was with Cancer. When I received the diagnosis, I unleashed every expletive name imaginable toward Cancer, in probably two or three different languages.

By the way, cuss words sound more poetic in Spanish.

But my perspective shifted after a few weeks of reflection and spewing sewage with my voice. Don’t get me wrong; Cancer deserves every offensive name imaginable, but she is also one hell of a teacher.

My journey from the moment of cancer diagnosis to this moment now, standing here cancer-free, was nothing short of transformative. It was a battle, a test of my resilience and determination. But from that experience, I have emerged with a renewed purpose, offering the world some wonderful things.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

My cancer story begins like all cancer stories: getting sucker-punched while not looking. Before my diagnosis, I knew little about cancer, and I knew nothing about the prostate. I only knew where it was… enough to avoid that part of my health and run like a scared little boy.

Now I know all kinds of “fun facts.”

*One in six deaths are caused by cancer.
*Cancer takes the lives of 10,000,000 people each year. Say that out loud. Ten million people each year.
Prostate cancer is the number 2 cancer killer of men and number 3 overall. If a man between the ages of 40 and 60 is diagnosed with prostate cancer and deals with it before it has colonized new locations, the chance of being alive in five years is nearly 100%. To put it in perspective, localized prostate cancer is like a stray cat hanging around your house’s back door. It’s there, it’s a potential threat, but it’s manageable. Remove it, or at the very least, monitor it. Whatever you do, don’t ignore it. If ignored, that cat can grow into a ferocious lion that will eat a man as metastatic prostate cancer.If prostate cancer colonizes new locations in the body, there is a 66% chance that man will be dead within five years.

Shortly after my treatment concluded, I fully accepted the truth about my former self and men in general. The real killer of men is not heart disease or cancer; it is the male ego. And that is why we men die seven years earlier than women.

We men actively participate in performance health, such as regrowing hair, building muscle, or improving our bedroom performance, but we avoid preventive health related to colons, prostrates, hearts, and diet.

This epiphany sparked the project I am sharing with you. I founded the brand SCORE MEN’S WELLNESS, which carries the tagline MIND, BODY, BALLS.

MIND
Let’s start with the mind. Men need to be educated radically differently about their health. So, I wrote a comic book – Lucky Man: Memoir of a Prostate Cancer Survivor – collaborating with professionals who have worked with Marvel and DC.

This format is a perfect fit for men. Deep thinking is not required. There are many pictures and few words, which gets right to the point.

The plan is to give this book away for free. I want this book placed in every waiting room, bathroom, and exam room where men receive healthcare. And check out aisles and common areas at gyms, sporting and supplement shops, barbershops, etc.

If a man finds himself waiting at these locations, and he will, and he is faced with the choice to read a magazine, maybe called Sheeple, or this very cool graphic novel, I know which one he will read. Mine!

Mission accomplished.

This book will be printed soon, but you can read the online version at the link below. It should take fifteen minutes at most.

But how can I fund giving away this book for free? Balls. Big balls and little balls.

BALLS
When October arrives, everyone knows we adorn that month in pink for at least two reasons—breast cancer.

Few know that the preceding month of very colorless September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. In September, we will organize fun and competitive family ball games that will be played at venues such as Topgolf and Main Event.

We will raise public awareness and educate men about prostate cancer and the importance of early screening. September will be as blue as October is pink. These ball tournaments will fund the printing and free distribution of the book, provide dollars for future expansion, and generate significant charitable contributions to cancer foundations.

But we will not limit our effort to September. We have Men’s Health Awareness in June, Colorectal Cancer in March, Testicular Cancer in April, and several other months to organize these games.

BODY
That brings us to the final part of the mission—the Body. Educating men about preventive health and raising public awareness—let’s face it, we men need the support of loved ones—is the key to getting men to be better participants in their health, which translates into living longer.

Please visit my landing page at the link below to learn more about Score Men’s Wellness. If nothing else, watch the 5-minute video.

Home

In the words of the greatest Vulcan ever… “Live long.”

John

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

PASSION
At first glance, this might seem very cliche, but “Do what you love and love what you do.” Ray Bradbury said that. He went on to say, “Don’t do anything for money. Everything should be for love.” There’s a profound joy and satisfaction that comes from doing what you love, and that’s a feeling worth pursuing.

As cliché as that seems, there is another layer to it.

I started writing music and playing piano when I was a little boy. I remember the buzz in my head and body. It was electric. It still is.

When I was in college, I wrote my first computer program for an automobile auction company, and I was stunned to experience the same buzz in my brain and body. Since then, I have discovered a myriad of activities that generate the same buzz. What I am saying is, don’t limit yourself. There is a spirit that can be expressed in a multitude of ways. I am a musician, a pianist and composer. I am also a creator of technology. I write books. I am a father, a husband. I explore physics, math, and the esoteric. All of these experiences light me up. If I don’t get that feeling, I don’t do it.

RELATIONSHIPS
The most valuable asset that each of us has available is our relationships with others. Relationships are more valuable than talent, money, getting a head start for some reason.

Hands down, our relationships with others matter more than anything else. And I’m not talking about relationships with others built upon quid pro quo gains. I’m talking about relationships built upon love. These are the relationships that will stand the many tests one faces in life. Relationships built upon gain will disintegrate like sand castles when they are no longer useful.

SELF
As we get older, we tend to place less value on our opinions of ourselves and more on the views that others hold for us. This is dangerous territory that will lead to many failures. There’s only one opinion that matters most, and that is your opinion of yourself.

How can folks who want to work with you connect?

SCORE MEN’S WELLNESS is a health initiative designed to save men from themselves by getting them more involved in preventive care. The tagline of SCORE is MIND, BODY, BALLS, which translates into educating, raising awareness through public events (any games played with a ball), and helping men take better care of themselves.

My first event, THE PROSTATE CANCER GAMES 2023, was a resounding success last September at Main Event in Frisco, TX. This success is a testament to the potential of this initiative and its impact on men’s health.

This inaugural event, sponsored by Tubbesing Solutions – a significant player in the construction of data centers – featured entertainment from the School of Rock and was emceed by the Emmy award-winning John B Wells, the most famous and recognizable voice in entertainment. There were vendors, door prizes, a bowling tournament, educational handouts, prizes, T-shirts, food, arcade games, and lots of fun for all.

But it was also a lot of work for one guy.

I seek partners and collaborators who want to make a difference in men’s health. Your involvement is crucial to our success.

1. ANYONE THAT CARES ABOUT MEN’S HEALTH AND WANTS TO JOIN THE CAUSE

2. NONPROFITS
I need several nonprofits associated with men’s health in any capacity—cancer prevention, heart health, anything. I want these entities to participate in events hosted by SCORE and receive financial contributions in return.

3. PEOPLE WITH ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESS SKILLS
Finance, Marketing, Technology, Operations

I dream big. I envision a future where SCORE MEN’S WELLNESS is the leading force in men’s health, much like Susan B. Kohmen is in breast cancer awareness. I am excited about the potential for us to achieve even more.

I see ball game tournaments, money raised for the partner nonprofit, increased public awareness about men’s health, and educational comic books distributed for free. You can read the first comic book online by following the link below. We are going to print soon!

4. AUTHORS AND COMIC ARTISTS, LETTERERS
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Imagine the Future
September – THE PROSTATE CANCER GAMES nationwide in bowling venues, and everyone wearing sky blue. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

March – THE END ZONE CANCER GAMES (better title than THE COLORECTAL CANCER GAMES) nationwide at baygolf venues, and everyone wearing dark blue. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

April – THE BALL CANCER GAMES (better title than THE TESTICULAR CANCER GAMES) nationwide at pool/pickleball/tennis venues/etc., and everyone wearing light purple. April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month.

June – As Tom Petty once sang and probably still does from heaven, “The future is wide open.” June is Men’s Health Awareness Month, and it presents many different themes for raising public awareness.

You can reach me via e-mail at johngriffithLLC@gmail.com

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.scoremenswellness.com/
• Other: The flipbook version of my comic book which is about to go to print. Please read and share with anyone.

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