Author: JoshPerryBMX

What do you do on a regular basis that you love?

I’ve been riding BMX for more than half my life and I still love it.

I’ve made a living from riding my BMX bike since I was 17 years old, have traveled the world, met amazing people, and it’s al led me to where I am today.

It started with a dream that manifested by taking action. Affirmations, meditation, and visualization works ONLY if action is being taken.

I’m grateful I pushed through the fears, doubts, injuries, “failures”, worry, stress, anxieties, and times I felt at my worst because it made me into who I am today. It also gave me new perspectives and appreciation for my life, talent on my bike, and the opportunities and experiences that have come into my life.

The one thing I’ve learned that I value the most is the power we all posses to create the life we want with CHOICES. You choose how to move forward every single day and that’s going to determine your reality and your future. So, CHOOSE a path out of inspiration and love rather than fear. 💚✌️

-Josh P.

Perspective is so important because had my perspective not shifted to becoming incredibly grateful, for even the smallest things in my life, I wouldn’t be here today sharing with all of you.

Visualize your life. But, more importantly, take ACTION! I start my day with a fresh cup of coffee while listening to music that lifts my energy, some affirmations & visualizations, then I hit the gym by 8am.

Visualization and affirmations don’t do anything if you just sit on your ass. You gotta put the work in and get the manifestation process rolling.

And when things don’t go your way, learn from the experience and see the gifts you’re missing in the moment. Turn “failure” into a learning opportunity. Don’t get frustrated and quit. Get fired up and push through! 💚✌️

-Josh P.

Thanks to Elekta Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, a 6-hr open cranial surgery at Duke University, and a high-fat/low-carb diet, I’ve been able to overcome 4 brain tumors, continue living my dream as a BMX athlete, and help others around the world.

This year marks 50 years & 1 million+ patients treated thanks to Gamma Knife. It’s also the month of brain tumor awareness.

I’m going to be sharing a little about my story each month through a quick video series.

You can learn more about Gamma Knife and if it’s a good fit for you or a loved one at www.gammaknife.com.

You can learn more about my life at www.JoshPerryBMX.com

You can follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at @JoshPerryBMX 💚✌️

-Josh P.

In 2009, I won my first major pro contest, rode X-Games, and continued riding Dew Tour for my third pro year…all with a massive brain tumor that I didn’t know I had.

The signs and symptoms were there, but no doctor would give me a scan and would just send me home with pain pills. They don’t settle well with my stomach so I never used them but took to alcohol to ease the pain and pressure in my brain that would be so intense at times that I’d start loosing my vision and throw up.

In 2010, I tried a flair whip on a real ramp for the first time and over rotated and hit my head. Because of this crash, an MRI was necessary. I’ll never forget being told “well, no swelling or bleeding in your brain. But, there’s a mass taking up the left portion of your brain that shouldn’t be there.”

I was freshly 21 when I was given a death sentence. Since then, I’ve been diagnosed 2 more times over the years leaving me with 4 brain tumors after a 6 hour surgery and Gamma Knife radiosurgery.

That said, I’m still riding today at an elite level and doing my best to share the power of the mind, nutrition, and fitness with others in an effort to see people live the healthiest and happiest today. 💚✌️

-Josh P.

They say I have NF2- a genetic disorder that created the 4 tumors in my skull. That doesn’t stop me from doing what I love most though.

NF2 leads to a lot of psychological issues like anxiety, stress, depression, etc. and I deal with all of those on a regular basis, but who doesn’t? Some days worse than others.

What’s cool is that I’ve become very conscious to this and have become passionate about brain health and choices I have to better my reality. This is a blessing and a curse because although I’m hyper self-aware now, I either tend to blame it on me not trying hard enough or get frustrated when I feel I’ve done all I can and don’t understand why I’m going through it, even though it’s a natural part of the human existence.

It’s led me down an interesting path of self exploration and opening my mind and heart to empathize with others that struggle with the negative mind tricks known as depression, anxiety, stress, fear, and so on. I still believe it’s all a choice in what we give energy to and how we take care of ourselves.

But I also know sometimes, despite our best efforts, we are only human and have to foster self love and patience while having faith that our desired outcomes are manifesting as we continue to take action to better ourselves.

That said, today was one of those anxious, stressed, and doubtful days. I took to meditation, journaling, and visualization to find the peace that we all have within us and never leaves. It’s just a matter of shifting our focus and being patient and loving of ourself.

BMX is one of my happy places that I’ve questioned in times of negativity but every time I ride, it always cheers me up and I’m forever grateful for it.💚✌️

How do you shift your focus when you’re feeling down?

-Josh P.