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
When the Day Starts Heavy Some days don’t begin the way we hoped. Today was one of those days for me. I received the news that one of my staff members is resigning and moving on. He has been with me for over 15 years, so it is not just a business change. It feels … Read more
There’s something quietly radical in that old verse that says we’re worth “more than many sparrows.” For a long time, I thought of it as just a pretty idea meant for someone else. In my own mind, the math almost never worked out. I spent years wrestling with self-worth—feeling less like someone special and more … Read more