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A Couple of Thoughts....
Jan 17
In Defense of Grass Walls
While the jokes might seem harmless, I think we’re stuck in a counterproductive cycle and being too hard on our restaurants. This isn’t a...
Jan 9
Never Waste a Relationship
I’m going to keep it short this week. Like many of you, I’m balancing the optimism of a new year with the reality that these first few...
Jan 2
Say It Out Loud: Public Goal Setting
I’m a believer in sharing professional goals publicly, and I’ll tell you why in a moment. But first, here are my professional public...
Aug 8, 2024
New Seasons Come Quickly
First, my apologies. It’s been a couple of weeks. If you know me, you know that another passion of mine is civic engagement and...
Jul 17, 2024
Failure Isn’t an Option
Nothing used to bother me more when I was starting my business than hearing the phrase “fail often, fail forward.” While I understood...
Jul 12, 2024
It’s About Who You Really Really Know
Whoever said, “It’s not about who you know, it’s about who knows you,” didn’t tell the full story. This statement has always been...
Jul 3, 2024
These Gurus are Harming Us
When did we get so comfortable accepting advice from people who aren’t actual subject matter experts? It’s a growing problem that we need...
Jun 24, 2024
We are Building in the Wrong Industries
There is an important disclaimer to our discussion this week: your vision for your life and work can absolutely be accomplished no matter...
Jun 14, 2024
Thoughts on Investing in Yourself & Making Cents of Your Education
Talking about the value of education is not a new topic, but with a growing population facing a national student loan crisis, emphasizing...
Jun 7, 2024
The Influence of AI: Embracing the Paradigm Shift
We are in the midst of a paradigm shift. AI, particularly the application of large language models, is impacting nearly every aspect of...
Jun 1, 2024
Press the Table
The only guarantee in any casino is that the odds aren't in your favor. The house always has an edge in every game you play, and the...
May 24, 2024
Hope You Enjoy Your Vacation
I’m admittedly old school. While I think it is crucial to take care of our health in all aspects—mentally, spiritually, and physically—I...
May 17, 2024
Overwhelm the Problem
When I was an undergrad, one of my mentors gave me advice that changed how I approach any obstacle that I’m facing. During a conversation...
May 9, 2024
Why your Why is More Important Than Your What
If you join our team at The Gathering Spot, there's a high chance that I will probably offer this quote to you at some point. ‘People...
May 1, 2024
Your Ideas Aren't Random
Many businesses fail before they ever truly begin - not because their ideas lack merit, but because the entrepreneurs behind them...
Apr 24, 2024
The Best Expertise you Can Build as an Entrepreneur is Being a Generalist
I was 25 years old when TGS opened in March of 2016. The truth is, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. Like many entrepreneurs, I...
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