# Patience

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The Snowball and the Bike: Teaching Kids the Power of Compound Interest

Sep 23, 2025

A new bike, a little umpire money, and the lesson that time does the heavy lifting. Here’s how I’m teaching my kids that saving before 20 is the real snowball effect — with a simple tool to show the magic of compounding.

I Missed Intel — And That’s Okay

Sep 18, 2025

I skipped Intel at $20 because the numbers looked terrible, only to watch the government step in with unprecedented support. Missing wasn’t failure—it was discipline, and patience is what keeps you in the game.

The Boredom of Building: Slow and Steady Growth

Sep 10, 2025

Most days in business aren’t thrilling — they’re about patience, discipline, and small wins. Kool Collectibles reminds me that slow progress may feel boring, but it’s what builds something real to last.

Rising Sun: A True Name for My Son

Sep 10, 2025

Parenting a pre-teen sometimes feels like watching an eclipse—the light dims, conversation shrinks, and frustration flares. I’ve found myself losing my temper, but also found a way back: giving my son a true name—Rising Sun—to remind me who he is and who he’s becoming. This post is about discipline, anger, and learning not to dim his light.

Among the Mushrooms: Foraging Reflections in Northern Virginia

Sep 9, 2025

A walk through the woods in Sterling, Virginia, where mushrooms emerge, deer graze, and the season shifts. Lessons on noticing, patience, and beginning the foraging journey.

Creating Space For Fulfillment

Aug 12, 2025

Meditation teaches us to pause before reacting. What if we widened that pause to life itself? In a culture obsessed with busy, creating space might be the most radical path to fulfillment.

Third Grade, Forever

Jun 13, 2025

On the last day of third grade, my daughter came home heartbroken — and reminded me just how deep a child’s heart can feel. A small story of grief, comfort, and boba tea.

How Jeff McNeil Reinvented His Swing — And What That Can Teach All of Us About Growth

Jun 11, 2025

Jeff McNeil retooled his swing and his mindset in 2025. His story offers lessons for anyone trying to evolve, adapt, and grow.

How I Built a Consistent Fitness Habit and Transformed My Life

Feb 20, 2025

A personal look at my fitness journey — and how building small, consistent habits has changed the way I think about progress, patience, and what it means to take care of myself.