Author: Chet

Band practice was tight today. Started with three. Ended with four. We experienced the sense of oneness few ever do. Was freakin’ magic. JimmyTHEgant told stories of becoming a Green Beret and BBTL. Doscher got curious and carried the practice. Durp tuned in and waited patiently. When practice was nearing its end, I esteemed the … Continue reading Together…

Financial performance is a means, not an end. You must perform fiscally responsibly. Your business must return a profit. This is a means, not an end. What you do matters more. How you do it matters more. Why you do it matters even more. However, nothing is right when you don’t get the numbers right. … Continue reading First things…

Freedom of religion (a constitutional right) does NOT mean freedom from religion. Live hard. Love harder…

People occasionally ask for my top ten interview questions - Here they are. These are “innerview” questions and are not HR approved. Feel free to “and.” 1. Why are you here? Look them in the eyes, take a deep breathe and tune in like an animal being stalked. 2. Tell me more? Whatever they answered … Continue reading Innerviews…

Last night, Miss and I sat in the bar at Third & Hollywood for dinner. A grandma and her daughter sat next to us. They were cashing out as we were just settling in. I heard them tell our server they were skipping dessert. I leaned over to the grandma and asked her if she … Continue reading Mothers…

Time on earth is precious. Finite. Faith. Family. Friends. Invest here. Invest wisely. Remember, ancient wisdom. Mark 8:36. Live hard. Love harder…

Life is hard. Fact. What, friend, is the hardest thing? Becoming you. The world wants to use you. Some loved ones want to own you. Well intended teammates want to borrow you. You are designed to become an original and belong with a few. Sounds so simple. It. Is. Not.The world resists you. Yet, the … Continue reading Hardest thing…

Back in May of 2021 I stated, with great conviction, I was done taking on new clients. I believed it. Was not bullshitting. Was ccd. Done. Going deeper with my few. Fast forward to today. Another new client started with practice ONE. Our fifth OSU sports team. Not taking new business clients, until Lil Jeggie … Continue reading Changing mind…