Feb 3Boredom may Save your LifeThe case for boredom in 2023. And fewer podcasts. In the modern world, we are constantly surrounded by noise, stimulation, FOMO, and entertainment. As a result, we find ourselves filled with an intense need for stimulation and a fear of wasting time. …2 min read2 min read
Dec 6, 2022Impeccable Timing is a Fools Errand‘Impeccable Timing’ is overrated. I heard that phrase in a recent call. Admittedly, I was pumped. That is a class-A buying signal. Upon further reflection, I believe good timing is mostly luck. But then again, no chance exists if I didn’t make that call. In the previous 20 calls, I…2 min read2 min read
Nov 24, 2022Thanksgiving ReflectionsSome Thanksgiving gratitude and reflections on writing this year. On January 1st, I set a goal to write more. I kept my objective simple, become a better writer. This goal was solely for me. If writing achieved additional personal brand or business benefits, then bonus. I’ve been relatively consistent. This…2 min read2 min read
Nov 17, 2022The Importance of ChaosOne of the most under-appreciated soft skills is also terrifying to most people. Yet, a capability I believe is essential to embrace to accelerate transformation. Many of us have kept one eye on the saga of Twitter. Despite the news today, I am in the camp that thinks Elon knows…3 min read3 min read
Nov 10, 2022Getting SAASY about SAASIf aliens came to Earth and read my LinkedIn feed, they would almost certainly discover one thing. That most of Earth’s economy runs on SAAS businesses. Don’t get me wrong. I appreciate the SAAS business model and the efficiency it allows. Further, I prefer recurring revenue, which SAAS promotes. …2 min read2 min read
Nov 3, 2022Business Lessons from my NeighborhoodA valuable business lesson is hiding in plain sight in my neighborhood. As an avid dog walker, I observe the meandering flow of my neighborhood and track the growth of various projects. I live in Austin, where new homes are sprouting rapidly — four on my block alone. All four…2 min read2 min read
Nov 1, 2022Lessons from 20 years of Financial ModelingThe lessons I have learned from 20 years of financial modeling. Earlier in my career, I built street cred by developing complex models. Multitudes of spreadsheets with hundreds of inputs and sensitivity ranges that followed statistically defined shapes generating thousands of outputs, KPIs, and 20-year forecasts. I could impress a…2 min read2 min read
Oct 13, 2022Golf Swings and StoicismWhat do Stoic philosophy and a golf swing thought have in common? Very little, but I’ve attempted to mash them up anyway. In golf, there is this idea of a swing thought. It is a focal thought or feeling that a golfer repeats each swing. So, for example, it could…2 min read2 min read
Sep 30, 2022Why do Corporate New Ventures Fail?Traditionally, enterprises carve out a portion of their capital to invest in new ventures and growth initiatives. These investments often target high-growth markets that complement mature core businesses. Unfortunately, in my experience, most of these ventures languish or fail to meet expectations. While underperformance can be attributed to many factors…4 min read4 min read
Sep 21, 2022The Must-Have Skill to leave the Corporate WorldPersistence is the essential skill you need to develop once you leave the corporate world and start building your business. I spent 15 years working for corporate behemoths before joining the entrepreneur ranks. And boy, I had to build new muscles and be humbled. I learned that large enterprises have…2 min read2 min read
