Execution & Discipline
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Go Write
Journaling isn’t soft—it’s one of the most honest, rigorous tools I’ve ever used to think clearly, train intentionally, and stay grounded through chaos. Writing things down made me better. Go write.
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A Day on the Job: Thoughts on the film Warfare
A quiet reflection on the film Warfare—and why showing up, without drama or glory, is often the most honest form of leadership.
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The 80% Identity
I don’t aim for perfection. I aim for 80%.And I hold that 80% with a level of discipline most people don’t understand. My fault—if you can call it that—is that I believe in mastering most skills at about 80%, much like Patagonia’s founder, Yvon Chouinard. I’ve never read his book, but I’ve always respected the…
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On the Satisfaction of Writing
Writing is the antidote for modern distractions—it resurrects the part of you that died when someone told you to grow up. The hardest part of writing is always the beginning—that first line, that first idea, that first breath of truth. As I sit at my desk and think about why I write, I’ve landed on…
Fatherhood
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Go Write
Journaling isn’t soft—it’s one of the most honest, rigorous tools I’ve ever used to think clearly, train intentionally, and stay grounded through chaos. Writing things down made me better. Go write.
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Unexpected Teachers
Some of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned came from people I didn’t expect—on the range, in an empty office, or in my own home. These moments reshaped how I lead, parent, and show up.
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More Than a Marathon: A Promise to My Son
My legs screamed in protest as I stepped out of the finish area, each step a reminder of the brutal toll the marathon had taken. The five blocks to my car stretched before me like an impossible journey. Just standing took effort. Every movement reminded me of the damage—the lingering injury in my left leg,…
Business
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The Erasure of the Founder
After Lucas Botkin offered to buy out the other owners, they declined. Now T.Rex Arms is rewriting the story—one timeline entry at a time. Founders aren’t always pushed out. Sometimes, they walk away—and then get erased.
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The Cost of Casual Equity
When Lucas Botkin walked away from T.REX ARMS, it wasn’t because the business failed—it was because control slipped through his hands. This post breaks down what happened and why founders must protect their cap table at all costs.
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The #1 Rule Most Companies Break
Most companies don’t fail because of bad ideas—they fail because they hire carelessly. This post challenges the default hiring mindset and makes the case for treating team selection like an elite operation, not a checklist.
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When to Ignore Good Advice
Not all popular business advice is universally true. Discover when and why you should thoughtfully ignore conventional wisdom to build genuine skill, autonomy, and professional success.
Inter alia
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Going Analog by Being Quiet
Most people scroll to escape. I started writing again to return. This post is about choosing quiet over noise—and what I’ve been rediscovering by going analog.
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Unexpected Teachers
Some of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned came from people I didn’t expect—on the range, in an empty office, or in my own home. These moments reshaped how I lead, parent, and show up.
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Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should
Most Americans take their rights for granted — but owning a gun without skill is not self-defense, it’s a liability. This is a call to those who carry: train, or don’t carry at all.
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On the Satisfaction of Writing
Writing is the antidote for modern distractions—it resurrects the part of you that died when someone told you to grow up. The hardest part of writing is always the beginning—that first line, that first idea, that first breath of truth. As I sit at my desk and think about why I write, I’ve landed on…
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BUSY IS A LIE
No tombstone ever read: “Here lies a man who would have done something great, but he was too busy and went along to get along.” I was raised in a household where “I don’t have time” wasn’t allowed. The only acceptable phrase was: “I don’t want to make time.” And that’s the truth no one…
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Unlocking Business Wisdom with Founders Podcast
https://www.founderspodcast.com/