As this post goes live, I will be in the operating room.
Today is the surgery — the one I’ve been preparing for, praying over, and trying to mentally accept for months. Today, I lose my leg. And even with all the faith I have, the truth is:
I am scared.
I am uncertain.
And I don’t know exactly what life looks like on the other side.
But I’m scheduling this post ahead of time for one reason:
Fear doesn’t get to pause my purpose.
Uncertainty doesn’t stop my momentum.
Even in the hardest season of my life, I choose to keep building what God placed in my hands — Digital Growth Group LLC.
Building a Business Through Fear, Faith & Forward Motion
For months now, I’ve shown up every single day with one mission:
Build Digital Growth Group LLC into something real and lasting.
Step by step.
Brick by brick.
Post by post.
Podcast by podcast.
Not because it’s easy —
but because I believe this is part of my calling and my future.
And even today, while I’m physically unable to work, this business is still growing.
That’s what preparation does.
That’s what consistency does.
That’s what faith in action looks like.
This Week’s Wins
1. 9 Titles on My Author Page
I now have nine published works on Amazon — a milestone that still blows me away. Three months ago, I had none. Today, I have a growing library with more on the way.
2. Digital Growth Group Website Fully Live
The brand is unified.
The homepage is built.
The email is professional.
Everything is under one roof now.
3. Shopify Store Launch Is Beginning
The storefront is being assembled and refined.
This will become a key part of my digital ecosystem.
4. Podcast Momentum Is Strong
- Episode 1 – Live
- Episode 2 – Live
- Episode 3 – Also live
- Episode 4 – In progress right now
What started as practice has turned into a rhythm.
Every episode prepares me for teaching, speaking, and launching the course in 2026.
5. Consistent Social Media Growth
Traffic is building slowly but steadily.
Clicks are increasing.
Posts are being seen and saved.
It’s not explosive growth —
it’s real growth.
This Week’s Challenges
1. Emotional Weight of Surgery
Knowing the amputation is today has been heavier than I expected.
No way to sugarcoat that.
2. Physical Pain & Fatigue
My body forced me to slow down more than I wanted.
But I still showed up where I could.
3. Uncertainty
It’s hard not knowing what recovery will look like.
But uncertainty is not the end — it’s the beginning of a new season.
What I Learned This Week
- Faith does not erase fear, but it carries you through it
- Consistency is a superpower
- A slow build is still a build
- Purpose survives pain
- God’s timing shows up exactly when you need it
And most important of all:
Life may take my leg… but it cannot take my purpose.
It cannot take my faith.
It cannot take the work God called me to build.
What’s Next (Even While I Recover)
- More podcast episodes
- More books
- Shopify store opening
- Weekly blog posts
- Scheduled content during recovery
- Continued brand and business growth
The business won’t stop because I’m healing.
It’s designed to grow through every season life brings.
Closing Thought
By the time you read this, I’ll be in surgery.
And the fact that this post is still here means something important:
Even on the hardest day of my life — I chose to keep building.
Faith over fear.
Purpose over circumstance.
Future over uncertainty.
The foundation of Digital Growth Group LLC is not built on perfect conditions.
It’s built on commitment.
Thank you for walking this journey with me.
– Gregory Stephens
Digital Growth Group LLC
📧 gregory@digital-growth-group.com
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