Last weekend we took our two young boys to see the new Disney movie Big Hero 6. We loved it! My boys sat through the entire movie (that’s a first for us), my wife cried a little, and I was inspired. So yes, it was a great movie for the entire family. My boys loved the action and excitement. Who… Read more →
I’m thankful for failure.
I failed, and guess what? Failing is not very fun! Four months ago we shut down FindIt, the mobile app my co-founders and I poured our hearts and souls into. There was no money left to return to investors, and we are now just a statistic. Nine out of ten startup companies fail, and we were not the one. Today… Read more →
Why I’m writing
I love to write. Writing lets me truly express myself. In fact, I often write as a way to figure out my own thoughts. As I pour words onto the page, I begin to clearly understand what is going on in my own mind and why I’m feeling anxious, stressed, or confused. I have thousands of pages of journal entries and… Read more →
What really makes me angry about the world?
How easy it is to succumb to social pressure and societal norms. I am an entrepreneur. I am used to bucking societies norms and doing things my own way. Still, often I find myself battling self-doubts and unspoken expectations to be or do what others think I should be or do. Why is the world so concerned with everyone stepping… Read more →
Decisions
Life is complicated. My life is filled with people that matter to me, a profession I care about, dreams I have yet to achieve, weaknesses I’m trying to overcome, and a vision of the person I want to be. Some days I feel in control. I am powerful. I am succeeding in the pieces of my life I care about. Some days… Read more →