Most people have a Bible verse or a movie line that saved them. Me? A filthy and brilliant stand-up joke about a one-legged man. That punchline hit me at the darkest point of my life. After the collapse of a comedy festival that nearly bankrupted me, I found myself at the top of a Las Vegas parking structure, ready to step off. What pulled me back wasn’t self-help or a slogan—it was the absurd reminder that those who have lost something know the shortcuts. The man with one leg knows the way because he’s been through hell and figured out how not to fall again. That’s why I built Smart Funny Tortured. Not as theory. Not as a glossy promise of perfection. But as scars offered in service. The TORTURED module is where we face shame, trauma, desire—the parts of us that limp, yet still move forward. 🗓️ Join me for this workshop. I’ll share not just the framework, but the scars and stories that made it. Because Tortured isn’t the end of the story—it’s the map through it. 🔑 What to Know Before You Come - You don’t need to have “finished” the module. - Completion isn’t required—just your presence. - Bring whatever you carry: questions, resistance, or half-written notes. - The sharing and perspectives of others often reveal what the worksheets can’t. - Expect stories, honesty, and room for your own voice.

🃏 What’s an activity that makes you feel like the real you? The three elements of Funny are pleasure, flow, and joy—those moments when you feel lit up and completely yourself. This weekend, I’d love for you to share:👉 What activity makes you feel the most like you?👉 Where do you lose track of time because you’re so in it? It doesn’t have to be profound—it could be cooking, sketching, dancing, gaming, storytelling, singing in the car, or just laughing with people you love. Share your answer below ⬇️ Let’s make this thread a celebration of the weird, wonderful things that bring us back to ourselves.

Welcome, old friends and new ones, to the Smart Funny Tortured Framework course on Skool. First off, let me say how profoundly happy I am that you’ve taken the time and have the curiosity to explore this offering and, in doing so, learn a great deal about yourself. Thank you from the bottom of my heart 🤍 🤝🏽 First and foremost, this is a community. A place for those of us who know exactly what the combination of words "smart," "funny," and "tortured" means and has meant throughout our lives. This is where we share the questions, observations, and eccentricities that make a gathering vibrant and enriching. ✅ HOUSEKEEPING - If you haven’t yet, comment below with: ✨ Introducing yourself ✨ Where you are from ✨ How you hope to leave this course 🖥️ We will be having group Zoom meetups—two are scheduled for next week. - Call 1: [Tuesday, August 26th • 6:00pm PST] — Orientation + Q&A - Call 2: [Thursday, August 28th • 6:00pm PST] — Smart / Funny / Tortured Q&A - Format: 15‑min teaching, 25‑min Q&A, optional 10‑min breakout. - Access: Links in Calendar. Replays will be posted in 24-48 hours post. 🎁 You are also beta testers, which means your feedback, progress, and observations are invaluable. You will have unrestricted access to me. You may message me privately with questions and feedback. Consider me also your accountability coach, as I will be gently checking on your individual progress. But please know: there is no rush to the final Integration module. Take your time, be thoughtful, and be kind to yourself. ] 😄 Gamification (simple + fun) You’ll earn points for: - Completing lessons (+ marking complete) - Commenting with substance (reflection, insight, or support) - Attending live calls / watching replays - Top member points unlock surprises (early content, invites, 1:1 office hours). 🔴 House agreements Confidentiality. Respect. Depth over performance. Share what’s real; take what serves. Make new friends. I’m grateful you’re here. Let’s begin.