“The only thing that happens on the back burner is…shit gets burned.” – Matt Read
We hired Matt to help us navigate a stretch in our story. It was time, money, and energy well spent. After our session, he sent
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…
To all you builders of…
– Families– Teams– Businesses– Careers– Dreams– Lives worth living You’re going to: – Second-guess yourself– Experience heartache– Wonder if it’s worth it– Think everyone else
The search for professional connection starts with the realization we’re already part of the great body of connective tissue.
We don’t have to manufacture it, we’re in it. So the next questions become… How can we contribute as part of the healing, repair, and
10 team / culture distinctions that seem to be what many desire these days.
– Connected to each other but not distracted by each other.– Together in 3D but not forced fun.– Flexible schedules but with clear boundaries on
Put aside the bills and pressure and responsibilities for a second.
They’ll be waiting for us when we come back. Give yourself permission to answer this question… What work, role, or project would make you come
Cheerleading or Constructive Criticism?
“Permission to speak freely?” His text said. “Always,” I thumb typed back. “I wasn’t sure if you were wanting some cheerleading about the project or
Let the Armor Down
For all the ways we protect with, hide behind, and use our emotional armor as weapons in the workplace, we needn’t anymore. Lower it slowly.
Against Great Odds.
I’m a terrible poker player. I bluff a time or two early. With little success. Then essentially wait it out to bet only on good
It’s likely not either/or, it’s probably both/and.
“Yeah, of course…and…” He continued my sentence, which was actually an angry or resentful rant I’m sure, with such nonchalance. Like some judo move where
