This question has always bothered me a bit. It presumes that we are defined largely by our careers and/or a singular focus. And I'd like to think we are much more
multi-dimensional than this. Here's a brief rundown of what it's like to be me...
Each and every day, I wrestle with ideas. I rethink big ones, little ones, random ones. I’m a dreamer at heart, a creative by trade, and a problem-solver by nature (and disorder). I despise inefficiencies. I obsess over words, light temperature, and the human experience. I am of the 1% of humans diagnosed as
And I was honored with the "highest score" ever tested on the ADHD scale by my psychiatrist.
Professionally, people pay me to
design things,
write words, and
create "better experiences." I’m a serial entrepreneur with a love for creating spaces / experiences that bring people together to
eat,
drink, and connect.
Unprofessionally, I'm an
avid golfer, and the father of three distinctly creative, thoughtful, and amazing kids (now adults). I devour
music to better understand myself and culture, play piano to pause and unwind, and take
photos to see the world a little differently.
And sometimes, I just do my own
things.