In this deeply personal second half of their conversation, Dwayne Kerrigan and Alvin Brown explore the power of unconditional love, the legacy of strong relationships, and how to face unimaginable loss with grace.
Alvin shares the philosophies and daily disciplines that helped him navigate the devastating passing of his son, Cammie, after a courageous battle with cancer. From being a “lighthouse in the storm” for his family, to building a life with no regrets, Alvin reveals how preparation, consistency, and living intentionally can carry you through life’s hardest moments.
This episode is raw, vulnerable, and full of wisdom on parenting, relationships, and turning pain into purpose.
Notable Quotes
• “I can’t fail—my mom’s always got my back.” – Alvin Brown
• “Be the lighthouse in the storm.” – Alvin Brown
• “Love and respect aren’t given; they’re earned every day.” – Alvin Brown
• “I’m going through grief, but I’m not suffering—because I have no regrets.” – Alvin Brown
• “Life consistently requires courage—to live and to die.” – Alvin Brown
• “I want to be sad that I’ll miss you, not sad that you didn’t live.” – Alvin Brown
Valuable Resources & Takeaways
1. Feed the Right Wolf – Focus on nurturing the behaviors and thoughts that align with your values.
2. Avoid Shame-Based Parenting – Love and encouragement produce more change than guilt.
3. Unconditional Love as a Foundation – Creates the resilience to take risks and recover from failure.
4. Preparation is Key – In crisis, you default to your level of training and discipline.
5. Life Design – Build work around your life, not the other way around, to prevent future regrets.
6. Predictability in Chaos – Habits and routines create stability during life’s storms.
7. Turn Pain into Purpose – Channel grief into meaningful projects, causes, and legacy work.
8. Four Pillars of Mastery – Clarity, Courage, Commitment, Consistency.
9. Measure Life by Impact – Focus on relationships, presence, and contribution over material success.
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