From the Bottom to the Top

03/05/2026

Please spend 9 minutes to watch my video about my Journey Beyond Colon Cancer. Please comment / text if you choose to donate. I will reach out privately. (too many scams over the internet) God bless. Dave (360) 977-0604

02/01/2026

WHAT'S MY STORY? WHAT'S MY MISSION? For those who haven't been following me since my cancer diagnosis in 2023... Here's an update: Scroll, scroll, scroll, go back as far as you choose to read.

"Hi, I’m Dave Wood. A few years ago, I was at the top of my game until a cancer diagnosis sent me spiraling to the absolute bottom. You can see my story and that journey at www.cancerdonations.video . To find my way back, I developed a roadmap of 62 Life Hacks—the exact strategies I used to rebuild my life and my faith from the ground up.

These hacks provide a toolkit for anyone ready to thrive. I don't just offer inspiration; I offer practical strategies for changing deep-seated habits, mastering time management, eliminating procrastination once and for all, and reaching next-level goal setting. Whether you are at rock bottom, feeling stagnant, or a top performer looking for an edge, these tools will sharpen your livelihood and your personal growth.

By day, I work in the Solar industry, but as that world has shifted, I’ve dedicated myself to this mission. All 62 hacks are completely free at www.fromthebottomtothetop.org because I want no barriers to your progress. I’ll be candid: I do rely on donations to keep this mission moving. I’m looking to share these tools with churches and recovery groups to help others start their climb. Let’s get to the top together."

Read about my journey FROM THE BOTTOM TO THE TOP ON FACEBOOK. I post funny and inspiring stuff! Read live updates about my medical details.

01/19/2026

LIFE HACK #47 Your Morning Routine: Kickstart Your Day: Powerful Morning Routines for Success

MASTER YOUR MORNING, MASTER YOUR LIFE! 🚀


How you start your day determines how you WIN your day. If you’re waking up and immediately checking your phone, you’re letting the world’s chaos dictate your energy. It’s time to stop reacting and start LEADING. 👊

To get FROM THE BOTTOM TO THE TOP, you need a routine that fuels your body, mind, and spirit.

The "Power Start" Framework:

☀️ Hydrate Before You Caffeine: Drink 16oz of water before your first cup of coffee. Wake up your organs! 💧

🧘 The Mindset Minute: Spend 5 minutes in silence or gratitude. Visualize exactly what "Success" looks like for you today. 🧠

🏃 Move the Needle: Whether it's a brisk walk, a quick stretch, or hitting the gym—get your blood flowing. Energy creates energy! ⚡

📝 The Big Three: Identify the 3 most important tasks you need to crush today. Everything else is just noise. 🎯

Remember: Successful people don't "find" time; they MAKE time. Your morning is your sacred ground. Protect it.

✨ CALL TO ACTION: What is ONE habit you refuse to skip in the morning? Drop it in the comments below! Let’s inspire the community to rise! 👇

If you found value in this, please LIKE, FOLLOW, and SHARE! Every bit of support helps us reach more people who are ready to climb. 📈

FOLKS, BEING HONEST. I am drowning financially in this moment but I am trying to keep this dream alive. I don't want to stop sharing and posting, It's how I give back. Life Hacks change lives.
Please donate, anything helps! https://donorbox.org/from-the-bottom-to-the-top-my-fight-against-cancer

Visit my website: www.fromthebottomtothetop.org

Watch my video please: www.cancerdonations.video

01/16/2026

LIFE HACK #46: PROCRASTINATION STOP SAYING TOMORROW 🛑

We’ve all been there. You have a goal, a project, or a lead to follow up on, and you tell yourself: "I’ll get to that tomorrow." The problem? Tomorrow is a place where 99% of dreams go to die. If you want to rise FROM THE BOTTOM TO THE TOP, you have to stop stalling and start achieving today.
Practical Tips to Kill Procrastination:
The 5-Minute Rule: If a task takes less than 5 minutes (like an email or a quick call), do it immediately. Don't add it to a list.
Eat the Frog: Tackle your biggest, most uncomfortable task first thing in the morning. Once it’s done, the rest of the day is a breeze.
Break the Giant: If a project feels overwhelming, break it into tiny, manageable steps. Focus only on the very next step.
Yesterday, you said you'd do it today. Don't let today turn into "tomorrow" again.
CALL TO ACTION: What is one thing you’ve been putting off that you are going to finish in the next hour? DM me or put it in the chat to hold yourself accountable.
If you’re ready to stop drifting and start climbing, follow me for more daily hacks: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091893387104
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01/16/2026

This sucks! I will never see a live Seahawk game with my son(s) again. I was invited to a game with Christian, my son, this year, but I had to tell him that my health situation would not be good enough to go. We spent years going to games 4 times a year. I would take each son 2x a year. What amazing times we had. 🙂‍↕️😔

Brenden (my youngest), would always be the most excited ,and pick the first game. (usually a Pre Season game). Then he would be mad when he figured it out later that Christian would always get the playoff game. Christian, my oldest, let him pick first. What a mean older brother!

I will forever miss these times. Cherish your health, take care of yourself. You may regret it later. Enjoy every moment NOW before you can't later.

Go Hawks. 💚💙

01/15/2026

THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO https://youtu.be/lsSC2vx7zFQ you don't want to scroll past this video.

"when you get to the point
where all you wanna do is
be is successful as bad as
you wanna breathe then you will be successful.
And I’m here to tell you that number one,
most of you say you wanna be successful
but you don’t want it bad, you just kind of want it".

PLEASE SUPPORT MY MISSION. I REALLY NEED HELP TODAY. www.fromthebottomtothetop.org www.cancerdonations.help

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01/15/2026

LIFE HACK #41: HOW BAD DO YOU WANT IT? 🎯


Success is rarely about a lack of talent; it’s almost always about a lack of trade-offs. If you want to reach a goal you’ve never reached before, you have to be willing to give up something you currently value.

The core of this hack is simple: Be willing to trade short-term pleasures for long-term gains.

True growth requires a "sacrifice" mindset:

Comfort vs. Growth: Choosing the difficult conversation or the challenging task over the easy path.

Leisure vs. Legacy: Trading an hour of entertainment for an hour of focused building toward your future mission.

Impulse vs. Intent: Saying "no" to immediate gratification so you can say "yes" to your ultimate vision.

The gap between where you are and where you want to be is often filled with the things you are afraid to let go of. When you align your daily sacrifices with your long-term rewards, you stop drifting and start rising.

Ask yourself today: What am I willing to give up right now to get where I need to be tomorrow?

Drop a "WIN" in the comments if you are choosing long-term gains over short-term distractions today! 🚀

https://youtu.be/lsSC2vx7zFQ

01/15/2026

I love how the first words Facebook asks me

"What’s on your mind"

Honestly? EVERYTHING! 🚀

I’m currently "Sleepless in Vancouver," but I'm learning, don't wait for "perfect" mood to get moving. When your mind starts racing and the sleep is gone, you have two choices: lay there and worry, or stand up and conquer.

I chose to get up and go to work.

LIFE HACK #6: MAKE YOUR FEET HIT THE FLOOR 👣


When your body says "you aren't sleeping anymore," don't fight it by staring at the ceiling. Your mind is already racing—use that energy!

Stand up immediately.

Stretch it out.

Turn off the alarm.

Start chasing the dreams, goals, and things that matter most.

It all starts with that first step out of bed.

Wait for it... I have a segue coming up. I’m posting the next Life Hack shortly!

Drop a "LIKE" or a comment below if you have difficulty shutting off your mind when your body wakes you up naturally. How do you handle that early morning energy?

01/15/2026

LIFE HACK #40: REWARD YOURSELF 🏆Incentivize Your Success: Create a reward system to encourage progress and celebrate your victories.
Stop waiting for the "big finish" to feel successful! 🛑

The secret to staying motivated over the long haul isn't just about grit—it's about Incentivizing Your Success. When you create a reward system, you train your brain to enjoy the process, not just the result. 🧠✨

How to build your own reward system:

Micro-Wins: Finished that task you’ve been dreading? Grab your favorite coffee or take a 10-minute walk. ☕️

Milestone Markers: Hit a weekly goal? Treat yourself to a nice dinner or that book you’ve been wanting. 🍽️

The "Grand Prize": When you reach a major objective, celebrate with something meaningful—a weekend getaway or a hobby upgrade. ✈️

Why it works: Celebrating your victories—no matter how small—creates a positive feedback loop. It turns the "grind" into a game where you are constantly winning. 🎮

Don't just work hard; work happy. Build your system, encourage your progress, and celebrate every step of the way!

https://medium.com/grow-yourself-grow-your-business/25-fantastic-ways-to-reward-yourself-after-accomplishing-big-goals-7251cfef5c84

01/10/2026

Welcome to the Rise 📈
"I’m fighting for my life, but I’m living for a mission."

If you’re new here, my name is Dave Wood. In 2023, my world was knocked sideways by a colon cancer diagnosis. Since then, I’ve been on a journey from the Bottom to the Top.

This page is two things at once:

A Survival Journal: The raw, honest reality of fighting cancer while navigating life, medical bills, and career shifts.

The 62 Life Hacks: A roadmap I created to pull myself out of the dark. These are strategies for mindset, time management, and resilience that I’m sharing to help you rise, no matter what "bottom" you're facing.

Why I’m reaching out today: I’ll be direct—the climb has gotten steep. Between health battles and the recent downturn in my solar career, I am facing an urgent financial gap with rent and medical expenses.

I refuse to just "quit." I want to turn these 62 Hacks into a speech, a podcast, and a message for churches and stages everywhere. I want to give back to the world that is helping me stay alive.

I can't do it alone, I need supporters.

How you can join the mission:

The Value: Follow this page. Read the Hacks. Use them to change your life. That’s why I write them.

The Support: If my story or these hacks have touched you, please consider a donation to keep me in the fight. Every dollar buys me the time and peace of mind to focus on healing and finishing this mission.

🔗 SUPPORT THE FIGHT: www.cancerdonations.help 📖 EXPLORE THE HACKS: www.fromthebottomtothetop.org 🎥 WATCH THE STORY: www.cancerdonations.video

Thank you for the prayers, the shares, and the partnership. We aren’t just surviving; we are rising.

FROM THE BOTTOM TO THE TOP : My Journey Beyond Colon Cancer. I share my story as I narrate my powerpoint. The first half the video describes my fall from t...

01/07/2026

LIFE HACK #41: OUTSOURCING — Buying Back Your Life
There is a profound truth hidden in this meme. If you are a high earner—or aspiring to be one—time is your most valuable currency.

If your dedicated work time is worth $150 an hour, spending that hour mowing the lawn or scrubbing floors is actually costing you a premium. When you outsource those tasks to a local student or a laborer of that trade, you aren't just "paying for a service"—you are buying back your freedom.

The "Solar" Math
In my world of solar sales, it takes roughly four hours of focused effort to set one high-quality appointment. That single appointment can lead to thousands of dollars in commission. When business is flowing, I would trade the cost of a household chore for an extra hour of productivity every single time.

The Golden Rule: Investment vs. Expense
Buying your time back only works if you follow one rule: You must invest that saved hour into growth. * If you use it to slack off, it’s an expense. * If you use it to build your business or yourself, it’s an investment.

Why You Should Outsource Today:
Outsource to Empower: By hiring others, you provide valuable work and spread goodwill within your community. Your "chore" becomes someone else’s opportunity.

Clear the Mental Clutter: Trading your "Honey-Do-List" for a "Growth List" eliminates the subconscious anxiety of unfinished chores that weigh on your psyche.

Find Your "Explosive" Hours: We all have dreams we "don't have time for." What could you achieve with two extra hours a week dedicated purely to your biggest goals?

The Power of Leverage
Even now, while things are tight for me financially, I’m practicing what I preach. I recently hired a person in need to post flyers at an apartment complex. He earned money for several meals, and I got 100 flyers out into the world that could lead to a massive payback.

That is the power of leverage.

I hope this inspires you to look at your "to-do list" differently today. Stop doing the $20/hour work so you can focus on your $150/hour future.

THINK: What can you outsource this week?