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Tiny Steps Forward
I have the spiritual gift of procrastination. It’s actually a disease, rooted in avoidance. “I do my best writing at 11pm the night before a
I'M JUSTIN
Welcome to my site. I’m grateful you’re here.
You can expect a daily dose of short stories (and the occasional really long, meandering one) in the messy intersection of entrepreneurship, marketing, personal, family, wellness, and my own path towards living a better story.
Hopefully, something resonates and you find some lesson I’m learning to be helpful on your own journey.
Because Lord knows, I’m still on my own…
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When Passion + Promise + Purpose Collide
Hang around marketers or agencies long enough, and you’re bound to hear something about a Brand Promise. It’s a beautiful premise. And yet, I think
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Saturday’s Question: Is It Time? ⏰
Saturday’s Question: Is It Time? To simplify your life? To double down on relationships you’ve let drift? To slow down? To chase a rainbow (trout)?
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A Podcast About Running Scared
There were many points in this conversation where I thought “uh, well, maybe shouldn’t have said that out loud…” but Cory Carlson has a wonderful
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The Long Lens
“50 year old us will be really thankful we made this decision…” A good friend said, as we agreed on what feels like a big
Curiosity Before Conclusions
In our quest for certainty and control, we often trade in our efforts at being curious. Or at least shortcut them. If you’re at all
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The Secret Ingredient to Success
Of course, there isn’t one. But a core ingredient that must be in the recipe: service. Not check the box, kinda be annoyed, but make
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Drifting Towards Discipline
The tide was out, and we found ourselves a hundred yards or so away from shore. It was our last day in Florida, and we
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The Years Sail By
“I just remember them as preschoolers….” their former preschool teacher said. Brooke and I walked into the little tea shop in our town, further cementing
