An Open Letter to My Children About Emotional Boundaries
A father reflects on emotional boundaries, relationship maturity, and protecting your peace in this open letter to his children about choosing the right life partner.
Embracing Enough: Welcome to Lou LaMedica’s Personal Blog
"Embracing Enough" is my exploration of a life well-lived—where gratitude meets growth. From mindset and parenting to small business insights, easy family recipes, and personal finance, this blog shares practical wisdom on appreciating what we have and finding fulfillment in the everyday.
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I Don’t Recognize America Anymore
A veteran reflects on state power, anonymity, and why America no longer feels like the country he believed in.
Make the Good Stuff Happen Automatically
What if the key to long-term health, savings, and peace of mind isn’t discipline, but removing decisions? A reflection on building a life that works automatically.
52 Weeks Under the Bar: How Strength Training After 50 Changed My Life
A year of small, steady habits transformed my strength at 50. From rowing to barbell training, here’s how I became stronger than I was in my 40s.
Starting Classical Guitar at 48 — Why I’m Learning Something New (and Hard)
At 48 years old, I decided to learn classical guitar — not because I needed another hobby, but because I missed the feeling of being a beginner again.
Living Well Within Our Means
We’ve learned that living well isn’t about having the biggest house or the flashiest things. It’s about shaping what you have into enough, planning with purpose, and choosing experiences that last longer than stuff ever could.
Your Gut Knows the Way
From culinary school to combat zones, parenting through COVID to rebuilding a business—this is the story of trusting my gut when nothing else made sense.
Breadcrumbs for a Life Well Spent
Journaling helps me live with intention. From food to finances to bird calls in the woods, here’s how I track what matters and leave breadcrumbs worth following.
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Rancho Gordo Black-Eyed Peas with Easter Ham (Leftovers Remix)
Sometimes the second meal is the best one. This pot of Rancho Gordo black-eyed peas turns leftover ham into a deeply comforting, slow-simmered dish worth waiting for.
Sedona with Kids: Beat Spring Break Crowds & Find Space
The best part of our Sedona trip wasn’t the hike or the views. It was what happened when we slowed down and let each of us find our own version of it.
Parenting by Example: Teaching Kids Consistency Through Action
A simple realization while learning guitar: the most powerful parenting tool isn’t advice—it’s example. What your kids see you do shapes who they become.
How I Finally Broke My 2,000 Meter Row PR (After a Year at 8:30)
I was stuck at the same 2K row time for a year. It never bothered me… until the day I finally broke through. This is what it taught me about consistency and showing up.
When Sales Stop Coming In: Get Back in the Trenches
What do you do when sales suddenly stop coming in? One small business owner shares the moment he realized the problem was simpler than he thought and how reconnecting with customers helped get the business moving again.
When Generosity Meets Taking
Running a business during a slow stretch can make every decision feel existential. A reflection on generosity, boundaries, and the moment kindness is mistaken for weakness.
When Business Gets Quiet: Why Repeat Customers Matter Most
Running a small business isn’t always growth and momentum. When things slow down, the smartest strategy isn’t chasing new customers, it’s taking care of the ones who already trust you.
“See That Kid Standing Alone?” Teaching Kids Empathy in Real Life
Teaching kids empathy doesn’t come from lectures. A small moment at my son’s school shows how children learn empathy by noticing people and imagining how others feel.
How Playing Guitar Helps When Life Gets Heavy
Learning guitar at 48 has become one of the best ways I reset when life gets heavy. A reflection on stress, music, practice, and finding peace in small daily habits.
Discipline Over Motivation: Why Showing Up Is the Real Cheat Code for Success
He didn’t feel like going to practice. I didn’t feel like rowing. Why showing up—especially when it’s optional—is the real cheat code for growth.
Why We Don’t Do Sleepovers: A Parenting Perspective
We don’t allow overnight sleepovers at other people’s homes. A practical perspective on parenting boundaries and modern safety concerns.
Circle of Competence Investing: Why I Passed on a Fast-Growing Stock
I almost bought a fast-growing stock at 52-week lows. Here’s what passing taught me about circle of competence investing, conviction, and investing discipline.
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