The Joy Metric: How Happiness Determines True Success
When I think about success, the first images that come to mind are not financial reports, awards, or titles. Instead, I think of smiles, laughter, and the feeling that my efforts have made a positive impact on others. Over the years, I have come to realize that true success is not measured by profits or […]
Teaching the Next Generation: Passing Down Lessons in Craftsmanship
Why Passing It Down Matters When I think back on my career in construction and paving, one of the things I am most grateful for is the mentors who guided me along the way. They were people who took the time to share not only the technical skills of the trade but also the values […]
Why Faith and Persistence Are the Real Keys to Overcoming Setbacks
Facing Life’s Challenges Setbacks are a part of life. No matter how carefully we plan or how hard we work, things do not always go the way we want. I learned this lesson early in my career and in my personal life. There were moments when I felt like the ground had been pulled out […]
Giving Back Quietly: Why Philanthropy Is a Personal Mission
Some people believe that giving should be loud—big checks, press releases, fundraisers with flashing cameras. That’s one way to do it, and I respect anyone who supports causes they care about. But for me, philanthropy has always been something quieter. More personal. More about showing up than showing off. Giving back isn’t just something I […]
Competing with Yourself: The Drive to Improve When No One’s Watching
There’s something I’ve come to learn over the years working in construction: the hardest competition doesn’t come from the company across town. It doesn’t come from the guy bidding against you, or the deadline breathing down your neck. The toughest competition comes from the person staring back at you in the mirror. When you strip […]