Defining yourself by what you aspire to be, not what happens to you

Is what Jeffrey Walker, President of Atlassian is all about.  Jeff has cancer, for the second time.  And in his usually direct way, he's up for the challenge.

This is my life. I am living with cancer, I have had three major operations — here comes #4, I have had a frightening amount of chemo, and I lost a year of my life right before joining Atlassian. I can struggle or I can embrace it. Those of you who know me understand I have only one option. Not because I consciously choose. I am just innately positive.

 Read his inspiring post.