Sometimes in your life God bestows upon you a gift. A gift that you never deserved, never dreamt of and never even knew it was for you. This is my friend BSO. I met Brian in the early 2000's and instantly I knew he made bad decisions: he made me his friend. Two souls in different stages of life, but on the same journey. Shortly after that was when I realized that he was my hero. With the selfless love he approaches life, in a time of utter despair, Brian gave me the hope I had long searched for. Born in the bowels of Detroit, yes the Detroit depicted in the movie 8 Mile. Just like Eminem, greatness would erupt.
Kicked out of the house at 16 because of an alcoholic father, Brian began to learn the meaning of being alone. After months of living in his car, he started the journey that would change his life. Test everything. Make goals. What are those goals? So it began: God, family, house...career!
This is a story of success through struggle built in commitment.
Brian wrestled his way into Eastern Michigan University. It was there that he found his comfort. Wrestling, Bodybuilding, Weightlifting and MMA became his solace. From the insecure boy on the block Brian became the biggest man on campus. Strength, Popularity, Success and Ego replaced the scared, insecure boy of the past.
Fast forward through the next several years of egotistical indulgence. THEN
Regional Director -National Restaurant
Restaurant Owner - Texas Roadhouse
Restaurant Owner - Bonefish Grill
Restaurant Owner - Ford's garage
Married 22 years / 5 kids >divorced
Throat Cancer 230lbs >155lbs
and so much more......
Brian's words of wisdom
Just because you are tough one day doesn't mean you will always be tough.
Don't let your ego edge out your higher power.
Be a man, be a husband, be a father.
Persistence, prayer and balance.
Slow down. Celebrate the good things. Be humble. Pray.
This is the Men's Issue. Be a man. When in question, read this.
May I introduce you to the man I strive to be...
Brian S. O'hara..... or as I know him, BSO