PowerPivot

Based on my new blog title, Art of Transformation, I figure that a business title would be fitting for this post. For those not familiar with Microsoft Excel, PowerPivot is a data analysis tool that allows for easy data mining. However, this post is not about that. Rather, this post represents a changing of direction in terms of my blog....an even more powerful pivot than the PowerPivot!

Lately, I have been captivated by the writings of my neighbor JD Roth (jdroth.com), Mr. Money Mustache, and Chris Guillebeau (chrisguillebeau.com). These are ordinary people living extra-ordinary lives (in my humble opinion). As I told my wife Sarah today, I am amazed by both the ideas of these individuals as well as their drive to get from ideas to execution. When I sit back and think about it, most people in the world are merely riding of the coat-tails of people that are actually doing things.

For the past 3.5 years, I have been working at one of the largest privately-held companies in the world. In this time, I have spent time auditing and consulting for some of the largest companies in the world. My time in the cubes have been some of the worst times as well as best times in my life and what I have learned extends far beyond corporate finance and venture integrations. My time in the cubes have been a crucible, a situation in which different elements interact to produce something new. In my case, I will leave the cube a new man.

The process of transformation has just begun for me but I am excited to share what I have learned and continue to learn along the way. While I can only dream of being as effective as the guys mentioned above, this blog pivot is my declaration to try. I hope this blog can be a catalyst for people to take action and engage their own journey of transformation. As I move forward, I will be discussing my continuous battle with authenticity, purpose, and stewardship. All of this content will be flavored with my burning desire to live an adventure worthy of the calling I have received.

- If you aim at nothing, you will hit it
Zig Ziglar