Life Done Well

Focus- determining what is most important at the current time is so key to success. I realized the other day it was my focus that had to be fixed. So I spent some time to figure out the why my focus was off then I determined the answer was a pivot is needed. We are growing way way faster year over year than an average restaurant at , the farm is filling up for the summer and two new very important things are about to launch. But my gardens and a few other little things but big to me are behind. So I decided to focus on pivoting staff where we are successful to focus to focus on what is now needed to grow. So today when I meet with the ops team I will bring them on board with this and then I will actively engage in working with the team to get the rest done. Here is the thing, by setting up the restaurant staff to be successful without me allows me to focus on the other pieces.

This past weekend reflected a lot on raising the twins. Being a Bubbie and Zayde is very different but the responsibility is still there to instill being a good human. Having Madden here at the farm is everything and modeling simple things like caring for animals, routines, cause and effect, patience and so much more. Even at under 17 months he picked up routines, kindness, caring, patience and laughter. Sounds crazy right? But it’s true, gentle hands, feeding animals, waiting while we finish a task, splitting cat food demonstrating sharing, giving animals room, using slow feet and so much more all I still behaviors that will last a lifetime. We could take the easy road and rush tasks, not allow him to participate, do for him but honestly that would have not been fun and terrible role models. Doing things is often hard and takes longer but worth it. I work with a lot of people and honestly much of this is lost in today’s world and on the drive home today from dropping him off I reflected a lot on this and how I can do better in my every day at our businesses and community to help build this.

Perfect morning on the farm. Full house, farm stay season starts today, restaurant humming, , and our grandson. The fog is just beautiful on the river.

Wishing my a very happy birthday! A very good human that gives his all, whole self and heart to all and all he does. Literally the smartest and kindest person I know.