ames Altham with a beer, reflecting on life’s acquired tastes

From Beer and Olives to Solitude

A friend recently asked me: “What do you love now that you hated when you were younger?” My first answers came quickly: beer, anchovies, and olives. As a child, I couldn’t understand why anyone would willingly consume something so bitter, salty, or strong. Yet today I enjoy all three. Somewhere along the way, my tastes … Read more

Interior view of a hotel foyer in Navarrete, a location historically visited by Saint Ignatius of Loyola

Why St. Ignatius of Loyola Inspires Me: Finding the Sacred in Everyday Life

When people ask who inspires me most, they usually expect to hear the name of a modern innovator, a thought leader, or a bestselling author. However, my answer reaches back to the 16th century. For me, that person is St. Ignatius of Loyola. Surprisingly, Ignatius wasn’t born a quiet mystic. Instead, he was a vain, ambitious … Read more

Large swissQprint printer being unloaded from a truck at Splash Colour Imaging

Growing Into Full Ownership of Splash Colour Imaging

One way I have grown this year is by beginning to understand what it really means to take full ownership of Splash Colour Imaging. In fact, taking ownership of a business is a journey that continues to teach me new lessons. That still feels a little daunting. Owning a business is one thing on paper. Carrying … Read more

A person walking along a quiet path at sunrise, representing overcoming the fear of rejection one small step at a time.

Overcoming the Fear of Rejection One Small Step at a Time

The fear of rejection is one of the biggest fears I have had to overcome. It is not always obvious from the outside. Sometimes it hides behind busyness, humour, independence, or simply keeping things to yourself. But underneath, there can be a quiet fear: What will people think if they really know me? For me, overcoming the fear of … Read more