He also holds doctorate degrees in theology and philosophy. In 2003 he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. After calling in hospice and 6 months of suffering he suffered a massive stroke. This left him paralyzed. He wound up in an end of life program at a nursing home. After regaining his lucidity he became determined to fight his cancer and regain the use of his body. Through his mastery of Winning Thinking he regained his abilities to walk, talk, read, write, and do everything else (some with difficulty still). He was released from the nursing home and returned to an active life of writing, public speaking, and playing and teaching golf. He hosts a weekly radio show. He is the author of the best selling golf book, The Secret to a Great Golf Swing and has written the books, About Nursing Homes, Married and Alone, Winning Thinking and many others.