I’m always in thought then action on those thoughts. As I get older it drives me on deeper dives into myself and where I’ve been. What I love about getting older is talking all the experiences, hardships, successes, book reads and listens, and discussions and realizing they intend to all land in one arena.. higher self or being present. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about a couple aspects or statements from books “chop wood, carry water” and “discipline equals freedom”, or one of my favorite sayings “be like water”. Statements are different, stories vary, the meanings are meant to lead someone to being present as I’ve learned. Does Mastering the mundane and being like water truly mean presence? Does it mean self actualization and higher self? Perhaps it gets us closer to those moments. Many of us here work in tandem of building ourselves to get to this point, while attempting to bring and coach others to get to that position in life. All along the way, we continue to raise the bar for ourselves, each other and many others. All this is done in drops in the mundane and small disciplines we use each day.

Doing homework to help each other is a crucial piece to these relationships. Following up on topics can bring experience that wouldn't otherwise be available to a group member. For example, I did some additional digging on job pricing so I have something valuable to add for @Tyler Nehila . I can share it on the next call or Tyler you can reach out to me directly. We don’t need to spend a lot of time on it unless others in the group are showing interest. I’m here to help bring value from things I have experience in and to learn from you. One day I’ll pull at someone - needing something from tool bin.. See you guys on Saturday!

I had a thought during the group discussion today on business, money, leadership and connections with clients and our teams. At times business and making money may not always provide the best case scenarios to connect with our teams. If a team member isn’t performing well and impacting the business, that employee may eventually find themselves off the team (terminated) and out of luck. It seems the business takes precedent over the person, like a Casino ( the house always wins), especially if we as leaders can’t get the person to perform well or see the vision we set forth. This happens in my work as well. It is a business, focused around care of other human beings. Social, emotional, physical, medical well being. If someone doesn’t perform, we review intentions, we try to build and use relationships to build them up and help them refocus, honestly it’s on each person to come around to make adjustments. How do people feel on this aspect of business? What are strategies you may use or have used in this scenario?

I’ve been stressed on many levels lately. At work we are going through relicensing with the state. Lots of prep work and I’m not sure I’ve seen so many others in the lack. Lack of confidence, ability, and patience. I started thinking of alchemy and the process. Stress is that fire that can mold you into something. Like heat to make a good meal. A hot sauna to loosen your muscles and mind. A kiln to make pottery. Being a father, and in leadership positions within this organization, I’ve had to sit in the fire and really get uncomfortable. It’s brought me to a place of chatting with old me and a more alchemized me. I can’t say polished at all because it’s very raw at the moment. The road isn’t always clear but I know it’s the right path because of that stress, friction and fire. I love the Anchored & Ready title. Like a boat. Anchor is there. It holds you steady, yet free to still move with the waves. Life isn’t linear, it’s kinetic. Appreciate this group and men in it!

Hey guys, quick note about this morning. I missed our Saturday call. I overslept after being up half the night with a sick little girl. Dad duty won this round. I hate missing commitments and I’m genuinely sorry for the inconvenience if you showed up expecting the call. That matters to me. Life sometimes throws a wrench into the plan. This was one of those mornings. We’ll be back at it next week, same time. Appreciate you guys being here and sticking with this thing. If you had something you were hoping to bring to the call, drop it below and let’s keep the conversation going here in the meantime.