2025: The Year I Rebuilt Myself
When you spend twenty-five years inside companies – building, scaling, selling them – you don’t realize how much of yourself you have lost.
Why I Prefer Old Stuff Over New Shiny Things
New things may shine, but old things endure. From vintage Louis Vuitton bags to classic jazz records, here’s why I prefer old things over the new.
Soft in California. Hard in New York. German at Heart. London by Choice.
I’ve lived in San Diego, New York City, Hamburg, and now London. Each city has left its mark on me – soft edges, sharp hustle, quiet grounding, refined balance. Cities don’t just shape where you live. They shape who you are.
Scaling Myself Out of the Business: Lessons From Letting Go
I never planned to sell my company, but every business has an end. Scaling myself out taught me that the real challenge isn’t the exit itself – it’s what comes next.
Less Is More – Or When Is Something Perfect?
Most people chase “more” in search of perfection. I learned the truth behind “less is more” – perfection happens when nothing unnecessary is left.
My Not-To-Do List: What I’ve Stopped Doing to Start Living
Forget the to-do list. Here’s why building a not-to-do list – and sticking to it – changed everything for me. More clarity, more energy, more life.
Trading the New York Minute for the Mediterranean Hour
Most people chase speed and hustle, but a week in Crete taught me that building a business you can unplug from is the real win.
The Mirage of More: Dubai, Ambition, and What Really Matters
I spent a week in Dubai—land of endless hustle, luxury, and status. Instead of getting inspired to do more, I came home convinced that “more” isn’t better. Real success? It’s about knowing what’s enough and building a life that actually feels good, not just looks good.
The Hacker in Me
I used to think I was making progress. But really, I was just coasting. Especially when it came to drumming. Then a campmate sent me a short book that hit me square in the gut. It exposed the part of me that wants growth without grind – and reminded me that real mastery isn’t sexy. It’s boring. It’s repetitive. And it’s the only thing that actually works. Here’s what changed.
Suck. Struggle. Repeat: What Drum Camp Taught Me About Growth as a Former CEO
I sold my company, retired, and now I pay money to feel like a beginner again.