Lou LaMedica

Lou LaMedica

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Parenting by Example: Teaching Kids Consistency Through Action

Mar 29, 2026

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 Improved My 2K Row Time (Breaking an 8:30 Plateau)

Mar 23, 2026

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.

Leading When You Don’t Have the Answers | Embracing Enough

Mar 23, 2026

When business slows and mistakes hit, confidence fades. This is a real look at leadership, imposter syndrome, and finding your way through it.

When Sales Stop Coming In: Get Back in the Trenches

Mar 12, 2026

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

Mar 11, 2026

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.

“See That Kid Standing Alone?” Teaching Kids Empathy in Real Life

Mar 5, 2026

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.

When Business Gets Quiet: Why Repeat Customers Matter Most

Mar 5, 2026

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.

How Playing Guitar Helps When Life Gets Heavy

Mar 4, 2026

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

Mar 3, 2026

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.

Circle of Competence Investing: Why I Passed on a Fast-Growing Stock

Feb 26, 2026

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.

Why We Don’t Do Sleepovers: A Parenting Perspective

Feb 26, 2026

We don’t allow overnight sleepovers at other people’s homes. A practical perspective on parenting boundaries and modern safety concerns.

Novo Nordisk Stock: The Duopoly Thesis in the GLP-1 Weight Loss Market

Feb 23, 2026

Novo Nordisk stock just dropped 15% after disappointing trial results. Here’s why I’m still holding, what the $150 pricing move really means, and why the GLP-1 obesity market may still support a powerful duopoly.