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The Winner Who Always Finished Last

Aug 21, 2026 · 7m

Summary

Host Lee Habib shares a listener’s story about Sage, a runner who finished last in every race after surviving brain cancer. Despite losing his speed and strength to treatment, Sage continued competing to inspire his teammates and embrace his journey. His experience illustrates that true victory lies in perseverance, faith, and giving one’s best, rather than just winning medals.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: ChatGPT Work, State Farm, Botox, and T-Mobile Introduction to Sage's story: The Winner Who Always Finished Last Sage's battle with brain tumor and cancer treatment Returning to track: Inspiring others despite finishing last Sage's personal growth, music, and perspective on life Conclusion: Defining success by effort and perseverance Call to action: Support Our American Stories Sponsor: ChatGPT Work desktop app Sponsor: Joy Baby car seats with celebrity endorsements Sponsors: Venmo debit card and KFC Bucket of the Day
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