As we reflect on 2025 and set actionable goals and milestones for 2026 may we be people of action even if it’s less than ideal or imperfect. P.S. you don’t have to wait until midnight to get started 😉

I’ve had this stirring as of recent where I’m realizing I know more than I’ll even be able to excuse my entire life. Can anyone relate?

Knowledge is not power. Knowledge is only potential power. Knowledge that is not put into practice is useless. Knowledge that is acted upon is powerful. I've spent far too much time acquiring knowledge and far too little putting it into practice. This has cost me greatly. Other than time (which is precious) learning is low/no risk. Maybe that's why I enjoy it so much. It isn't until I take steps/begin practicing what I've learned that I will potentially encounter failure. Potential failure scares me. Maybe it's my primordial brain trying to keep me safe but is actually sabotaging my progress or maybe I've had bad experiences with failures as I child that have created crippling insecurities. I don't know. I do know that at 40 I've learned more than I could possibly apply in a lifetime and it's time to stop studying and start putting into practice what I've learned. Ironically I know I will end up learning a lot along the way only wishing I had gotten started sooner.

Hey Teenpreneur Tribe! Thank you for your patience during this long stretch of silence! Wanted to give you an update of what's been happening behind the scenes: On a personal note: 1. I've been working my 9-5 and focusing on my family. Overseeing our Scholar run uniform store, teaching personal finance, and marketing requires 50+ hours of attention. Then attending to a family of 6 and growing takes up a ton of time as well. My younger son's last game of soccer was last night, they went undefeated! Hopefully that gives me just a little more time margin. 2. I've been working on my physical fitness. I started going to the gym 1 and a half to two hours 4 days a week. Between that and the extra work on proper nutrition it's taking more time than I expected. It's been totally worth it as I'm down 15lbs and grateful for what i see happening in the mirror. As it relates to this community: 1. I met with the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Team and I'm excited as I'll be leading a small group. I think this will be a huge value add to this group and beyond. 2. I'm hoping to meet with the Faith Driven Students Director to see if I'm able to partner and lead a group through that tailored content as well. 3. I'm almost through AJ and Rory Vaden's: Wealthy and Well Known book and y'all it's a game changer! They provide some amazing frameworks that I'm so excited to share what I'm learning with you so you can refine your brand, marketing, and messaging! 4. I'm currently thinking and praying through changing the community to: Young Entrepreneurs and Mentors a community where Young Entrepreneurs can get paired up with successful Entrepreneurs who want to pour wisdom, counsel, and strategy into the next generation. You all are the future and my generation has a responsibility to do everything within our power to help you succeed! All that to say more consistent posts and small group details coming soon!

Hey Young Entrepreneurs and Mentors! If you're anything like me, maybe you find yourself in this cycle where things don't seem to going your way and you feel like you've considered all the options and may have even "tried everything" and still aren't experiencing progress or success. Well I'm NOT a guru or authority, just a guy who is on the same journey as you and I hope to share what I'm learning so that maybe it will help you on your path.