Harold Evans on Life, Health & What Really Matters

 A prostate cancer diagnosis changes the way you hear the word “later.” In this conversation, Harold Evans, a longtime pool industry leader, shares how turning 71 came with an unwelcome birthday present: prostate cancer. His point is simple and urgent for men’s health: most of us delay doctor visits because we fear bad news, yet early detection is exactly what protects you. He urges listeners to get a PSA test, the common blood test used in prostate cancer screening, and to treat annual physicals as basic maintenance, not optional errands you keep postponing until symptoms force your hand.

Harold explains why the PSA test matters by tying it to risk and time. Watching a PSA trend rise can trigger earlier follow up with a urologist, imaging, and a biopsy before the disease spreads. He describes the difference between localized cancer and metastatic cancer, where it has traveled to other organs, and why outcomes depend heavily on catching it early. He also brings up family history and age as major risk factors and shares an example of someone who learned too late after alarming symptoms appeared. The lesson is practical: schedule the test, track the number over time, and don’t gamble with a condition that often stays manageable when found early.The discussion also touches on lifestyle without pretending it is a cure. Harold notes how diet and sugar may influence overall health, and he speaks candidly about being diabetic and the long term consequences of common choices. He frames nutrition, blood chemistry, and routine labs as things you can control sooner rather than later. He also emphasizes movement, describing a consistent walking habit and the discipline of daily activity as you age. The takeaway for preventative health is not perfection; it is awareness. When you know your numbers and build steady habits, you put yourself in a better position to handle whatever a diagnosis brings.

When it comes to prostate cancer treatment options, Harold lays out the real decision points he faces: active surveillance in some cases, radiation therapy, or surgical intervention. He leans toward prostate surgery, including robotic surgery, because removing the prostate can drive PSA toward zero and make future changes easier to monitor. He contrasts that with the time and tissue impact of daily radiation over weeks, and he shares how personal experience with his wife’s successful breast cancer treatment shaped his preference for decisive action. Importantly, he avoids presenting medical advice, but he models the mindset: ask questions, understand tradeoffs, and choose a plan you can commit to.

The conversation then shifts to legacy and leadership in the pool service industry, connecting health to how you run a business and a life. Harold talks about loving the freedom of pool work, building a reputation for high quality service, and how modern search and AI reward consistent excellence and credibility online. He shares a clear standard for customer relationships: protect your team, enforce respect, and be willing to fire customers who refuse fair treatment. He comes back to the Golden Rule as a business strategy and a personal compass. Whether you are managing prostate cancer screening, building a pool route, or leading employees, his message lands the same way: do the hard, honest work now, so the future stays yours to live.