How to Process Uncertainty

Well… I’ve received the verdict—and made the decision.

After months of battling with my knee, it’s clear that it’s just not responding to treatment or rehab. Something has to change, and change drastically.

I’m getting surgery.

It’s not supposed to be a major operation, but I’m almost certain there’s a piece of either my meniscus or cartilage that’s getting pinched inside the joint. I need to get it cleaned up so I can finally start making real progress in rehab.

It was a brutally tough decision for two big reasons: my wife is six months pregnant, and my time with Lietkabelis may be coming to an end.

This is easily one of the lowest moments of my career, but I’m confident there will be better days ahead.

Oddly enough, the hardest part of all this isn’t the surgery itself… it’s the uncertainty. The not knowing what comes next.

It’s been a constant battle not to get overwhelmed by the what ifs.

And that’s what I want to talk about today:

How to process uncertainty.

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How to Process Uncertainty

Right now, my whole life feels uncertain.

I don’t know how I’ll recover from surgery.
I don’t know when my next paycheck will come in.
I don’t even know what country my wife will have our baby in.

If I’m not intentional about how I process all this, it can quickly become overwhelming, almost suffocating.

When I first got the news that I’d need surgery, I was mentally cooked. Simple daily tasks felt impossible because my mind kept drifting to the unknowns ahead. Motivation disappeared. I felt glued to the couch, scared, anxious, and ready to give up.

I let my thoughts spiral into every worst-case scenario, and it terrified me. Honestly, it still does.

But what started pulling me out of that headspace was acceptance. Acceptance of those worst-case scenarios.

The truth is, bad things can happen to any of us… today, tomorrow, any time. We can either live in fear of that truth or rise above it, trusting that somehow, we’ll be okay. Things may not look the way we imagined, but they’ll work out.

When processing uncertainty, there are two things I come back to, and I believe they’re essential if you want to free yourself to take action again:

1. Accept what has happened and what could happen

Acceptance doesn’t mean surrender—it means facing reality as it is. Once you stop fighting the truth, you free up the energy to actually move forward.

2. Operate from the foundation that you will be okay

That’s where I’m at right now. I’ve accepted that my knee needs surgery and that life will be chaotic for a bit. But I’ve shifted my foundation from fear to trust—trust that things will work out the way God has planned.

Life will always throw us curveballs. The uncertainty is real, and yes, it’s scary. But our job is to navigate it as best we can, no matter how overwhelming it feels. Giving in to fear isn’t an option.

If you’re going through a tough season, know that I’m right there with you, waking up every day and choosing to persevere through fear, doubt, and anxiety. Because in the end, I know I’ll be okay.

And I know you will be too.

There are better days ahead for all of us who choose to keep fighting the good fight.

Upcoming Atypical

I’m currently getting the final pricing quotes for all the pieces in the upcoming Atypical Athletics drop. Once those are confirmed (and I’ve had a little time to settle in post-surgery) I’ll be able to share more details on the expected release date and everything else that’s coming.

In the meantime, I just ask for a little patience. Atypical is still moving forward, but right now, it can’t be my top priority.

On a quick side note, since you guys are the inner circle of Atypical, I want to give you a heads-up. You may start seeing a few ad reads in my upcoming YouTube videos. With my salary currently at zero, I’ve got to get creative in finding ways to support my family through this tough stretch.

I’ve avoided adding ads for a long time because monetization was never my main focus, but for now, I need to make that adjustment. I really appreciate your understanding, and I’m actually excited to partner with some great brands that offer high-quality products and services I believe in.

Final Thoughts

Whew… this is a tough moment for my family and me.

There’s a lot of fear, doubt, and uncertainty right now.

But from the very beginning, my goal with Atypical has been to inspire the next generation of athletes. And if I were to give up when things get hard, what kind of example would that set?

I won’t do it.

I’ll persevere, no matter how difficult the road gets, because I owe it to myself, and even more, I owe it to all of you who’ve supported me through it all.

We’re gon’ be alright.

Love,

Trey