I’ve been experimenting with AI voice agents for client workflows, some DIY telephony + LLM setups, and I’ve also been trying out platforms like Feather to see how differently they handle real calls. A few things stood out: People respond way more on calls than email Follow-ups finally happen without manual chasing Lead qualification moves much faster That said, results still depend a lot on the flow design and the stability of the stack. Curious if anyone here is using voice agents in their operations. What’s actually working for you, and what’s still messy?

Sometimes in life you get what you want. Other times… you get what you need to grow into the person who can actually handle it. Most people see that as failure. They think the delay means they’re not ready, or the setback means they’re off track. But after doing this for decades, I can tell you...those “setbacks” are often the reps that build your strength. The lesson you’re learning right now may feel inconvenient, even unfair. But it’s actually preparing you to carry the success without crumbling when you get it. The truth is this: wanting it isn’t enough. You’ve gotta become someone who can sustain it. And that happens in the uncomfortable seasons...not the easy ones. Confidence comes from showing up again after you stumble. Clarity comes after the messy attempts, not before them. The struggle builds capacity if you let it. So no...you’re not behind. You’re being conditioned. You’re being shaped into the person who will not just reach the goal… but hold it, grow it, and lead with it. If you stop looking at this moment as proof you’re failing and start seeing it as the phase that’s building your foundation, everything changes. Because the people who learn in the struggle become the ones who are unstoppable when the opportunity arrives.

I’ve worked my tail off for decades. Not because I love the grind, but because I love what the grind makes possible. The late nights, the uncomfortable decisions, the courage it takes to keep going when most people would tap out...it’s never just been about building success. It’s about building a life worth looking back on. The dream isn’t only freedom or income. It’s time. Time to be present. Time to create memories. Time to invest in what (and who) matters most. Work hard. Go all in. Take the uncomfortable action. Not to impress anyone… but to be able to live fully with the people you love. That’s what real success gives you.

Today we get to celebrate Thanksgiving, and no matter where you live in the world, it’s a beautiful reminder to give thanks for the people who shaped us, the moments that helped us grow, and the countless gifts we often overlook when we focus only on what’s wrong or missing. Maybe today is the day we notice what we’ve gained, the opportunities before us, and the people who’ve walked with us along the way.. Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours.