It was a beautiful day in June of 1993 Kindergarten had just finished, and I have big plans for the summer: riding my bike, street hockey, swimming, and playing manhunt at my friend’s house, who lives across the street. I crossed this street hundreds of times. My parents taught me how to cross the street safely. Stop. Look to the left, look to the right, look to the left again, and quickly cross. On this beautiful day, I followed the rules. I stop, look to the left, and see the mail truck...

This staffing board completely changed my business. I used to dread staffing decisions. Promotions? Pure guesswork. Problem employees? I’d procrastinate on those tough conversations for months. Then I discovered something embarrassingly simple: The staffing board. A basic spreadsheet that changed everything: After I started using it: Hiring became proactive instead of reactive Underperformers got the coaching they needed (or moved on) My bench strength doubled in 6 months Turnover dropped How...

At 9am on Monday my wife & kids decided to go to the zoo. It was going to be a beautiful day – 60 and sunny. I made a split-second decision to join them. I rescheduled two calls to clear my calendar. No explaining myself to anyone. This is what real wealth looks like. It’s not about the numbers in your bank account. It’s about having the freedom to say “yes” to the moments that matter most without asking anyone for permission. Most people become entrepreneurs for this same reason. They want...