About Me — Josh Nielsen

“Success is not a destination thing, it’s a daily thing.”

John C. Maxwell

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Hi, welcome to my biography! I will give you my story, but not all of it, just enough for context. I hope you enjoy and get something out of this, as this is not just about me, but by overcoming adversity, aimlessness, and truly living your best life.

I grew up being an only child, with my mother being a single parent for most of my childhood. I am sure that you have read many stories like this, but this has shaped me into the person I am today.

Sure, I have a father and three half-siblings, but they were not totally in the picture until my mid-to-late teens.

I moved around a lot when I was younger and never really had long-term childhood friends, as well as a place to call home. If you have not moved around a lot, you should know that it is really stressful. Especially when you are a kid. My mother and I moved to Northport, NY, when I was 8, where we stayed until I graduated high school.

Now, Northport is a pretty wealthy town. My mom and I were not even middle class living there, which made matters worse.

I had a hard time making friends, which resulted in lower social skills and awkwardness. I also was really bullied for my height…