I made it through—but wow, I got absolutely leveled.
Endless thanks for all the prayers and kind words. I’m just now regaining dexterity in my fingers, so my apologies for not responding sooner.
I ended up with a severe case. The symptoms were just as advertised, but my blood platelets dropped to dangerously low levels.
Dengue Fever directly attacks bone marrow and blood platelets. There’s no treatment—once infected, all you can do is buckle up and see what kind of ride you’re in for.
Mine was 4 days of intense fever, holding over 40°C for several days straight, including one surreal 20-hour fever dream that was remarkably lucid. What followed was a deep, boiling ache embedded in my bones—primarily (in my case) my skull.
The virus usually runs its course in 7–8 days, but the extent of the damage—how many platelets it destroys—determines what recovery looks like. Unfortunately, mine dropped to 30,000 (for context, a healthy person has 250,000–350,000).
But I’m home now, and my platelet count will recover. I’ll be feeling weak for a while—likely until the end of the month—but I’m on the mend.
Lacking the stamina to write much more, I wanted to share something different this week.
The book, 38 Letters from J.D. Rockefeller, is a collection of essays written by John D Rockefeller Sr, addressed to his son, offering him advice on business, wealth, faith, and philanthropy.
The letters are worth a read, but below are seven key takeaways that I enjoy contemplating - timeless lessons from the world’s first billionaire:
Humans function like a bicycle. Unless you move forward, towards the target, you will stagger and fall.
The level of confidence determines the level of achievement.
Concentration and perseverance account for 95% of a person's ability.
Do not make any small plans, because these cannot inspire the soul.
Purpose is like a diamond. If it is to be valuable, it must be real.
Only by being able to endure what others cannot bear, can you do what people cannot do.
Action solves everything.
That is all for today.
Have an epic Sunday,
Jay
Jay: Knowing that you can, are, and will continue to recover Fully. For your body is in a constant state of renewal and regeneration.
Remember the dream details, they will likely serve you in the future.
As always, thank you for today's words of wisdom. Blessings to you 🙏
Here’s to a full and speedy recovery! Good thing you keep yourself in great physical condition! You’ll walk through this Dengue recovery Jay!! Love reading your Sunday posts!! Take care man 👍