"Life affords no higher pleasure than that of surmounting difficulties, passing from one step of success to another, forming new wishes, and seeing them gratified." (Dr. Samuel Johnson)

In this episode, I talk about dealing with Baker's Cysts, the benefits of cortisone shots, and injections of hyaluronic acid gel to improve the functionality of impaired knees plus why exercise before joint replacements is important.

A video of this show is available on the In Search of Lost Mojo YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/Fx1Pkd2AP84

“Difficulties show a person’s character.  So when a challenge confronts you, remember that God is matching you with a younger sparring partner, as would a physical trainer.” (Epictetus, Discourses 1.24.1-2)

Over the course of this next year, I'll be getting at least two hip replacements and perhaps both knees done as well.  This brief introduction launches a series of podcasts dedicated to the process and (hopefully) my full recovery.

A video of this show is available on the In Search of Lost Mojo YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HokmdMfws0&t=30s

In 2006, a nearly fifty-year-old Russ Rosenberg, a successful entrepreneur, had an epiphany. For years, he had been searching for a hobby that would hold his interest. After trying guitar lessons, shooting sports and fly fishing, Russ tapped into his lifelong passion for cool cars. A short time later, he bought a used Mazda Miata, signed up for autocross school, and eventually began road and vintage car racing.

His journey and advice for making a similar leap is chronicled in his book Racing under the Illusion of Grandeur: A Guide for Men and Women over Forty Who Want to Drive like Mario. 

In this comprehensive guide, Russ relies on his experiences as an amateur racer to provide a roadmap for beginners that offers time-tested wisdom on how to start in the sport, avoid costly mistakes, and secure a logical path to success. He includes valuable insight into how to choose the right car and the true cost of racing as well as entertaining racing stories for the over-forty crowd.

In this episode, we talk about how Russ scratched his racing itch, how to get started and how to get better faster without breaking the bank, and how racing cars has changed his life.