Hi, my name is Thomas, and this is my ‘now’ page, inspired by Derek Sivers. It tells you (and reminds me) where my energy is focused right now. This page was last updated March 28th, 2024 from White Bear Lake, MN.
Getting Everyone Unsick
I’ve got a kid in daycare and a kid in elementary school and we have had a rotating circus of viruses touring our bodies and our home for the past 3 months. On top of that we had a planned surgery and semi-planned potty training. Let’s just say it hasn’t been easy to rest or lean on routines. But, we are survivors, and we are surviving.
Building and Growing YourSecondCall.com
As of April 2nd, 2024 YourSecondCall is a one year old!! 🎂 🎉 🥳
The entire first year was figuring out who we want to be, who our customer is, why they refer us to other people, why they want to work with us, and what happens when they do. And somewhere in the middle of all that the story that emerged is called Self Healing Leadership. And now I am learning how to tell that story to everyone else who doesn’t know about us yet.
At the beginning of March, I started testing outbound sales. And since I don’t want to do the shitty version my own inboxes are flooded with, it is slow and methodical growth. I am also warming up the storytelling with my own newsletter, and will be sharing it with whoever will listen through other people’s podcasts.
#givefirst Volunteer Mentor Hours
Since 2011, I have been holding mentor hours for startup founders through Techstars, 500 Global, Hatchet Ventures, and a few other communities. Nothing fills my cup faster than hopping on a call with a founder – especially a first time founder – especially a global majority first time founder – to talk through their hopes and fears and what might unblock the next stage in their growth.
Saying No
So, other than Quality Time with the family, volunteering to support founders, and building a business that lets me spend at least 75% of my time unburdening founders and leaders, I am slowly but surely learning how to say “No.”
What Am I thinking About
This section is inspired by Zvi Band, who shared, “Richard Feynman had this idea of always carrying around a number of problems you’re thinking about, to help hone what you read, think about, and discuss with others.”
- I believe AI actually is going to “take 50% of the jobs.” But I also believe that the brands with “the most humane humans” are going to be the brands that win the transition. I want to help companies have better humans.
- What are the most inclusive, acceptable, and adaptable ways to talk about psychological safely in the workplace?
- Should we buy a local Thai restaurant?
- Can I say no more often?
- Who do I love and who loves me?
If you would like to discuss anything mentioned here, please come say hi