Leander, TX September 12, 2026 11:42 pm Dear Leah, Jack & Adam- I think about a lot of things. Some important. Some not so important. And some that probably shouldn’t occupy any space in the brain of a 72-year-old man. But they do. So, rather than continue pondering these things by myself, I thought I’d…
September 4, 2026 3:37 pm Dear Leah, Jack & Adam I was fourteen years old when I got my first paying job. This was before I launched my long and distinguished career as a dishwasher—the beginning of a journey that would eventually take me from washing dishes to owning my own restaurants. My first paying…
Leander, Texas August 29, 2026 9:09 am Dear Leah, Jack & Adam— I’ve had the 80/20 Rule on my mind lately. Many people have probably heard of it. At your current age, perhaps not. The basic idea is that roughly 80% of results often come from about 20% of the causes. It’s also known as…
Leander, TX 10:30am Dear Leah, Jack & Adam- I collect quotes. I have for years. I love em! Whenever I come across something that makes me stop and think—or laugh—I tend to save it. As a result, I now have hundreds of them. Some are profound. Some are funny. Some are about success, money, family,…
Leander, Texas 12:20 am Dear Leah, Jack & Adam- Life Is Long. I know. That sounds wrong. We are constantly reminded that life is short. It may be one of the most repeated pieces of wisdom ever offered. And mathematically, it’s hard to argue with. Strangely, I always thought I would die young. I’m not…
Leander, Texas 11:51 am Dear Leah, Jack & Adam- Last week I wrote about the incredible power of being likable. I believe it opens doors, builds trust, and creates opportunities that talent alone often cannot. But there is another side to that coin. Sometimes, if you’re living the right kind of life, certain people simply…
I was twenty-seven, leading 6 Area Supervisors and the Managers of thirty-two restaurants in Florida. Mr. L. had just joined our company. Senior Management position and a Board Seat. For decades he had led an enormous division of an international company most people would recognize immediately. I got the chance to spend some time with…
Leander, Texas 12:09 pm Dear Leah, Jack & Adam- I used to dread playing golf with Russell. Not because of his swing or pace of play. It was the mouth. Russell dropped more f-bombs per round than he did strokes off par. By the second hole I wasn’t tracking his score anymore. I was tracking…
Leander, Texas 6:32 a.m. Dear Leah, Jack & Adam This story took place decades ago. But the lesson learned applied then and now. It was the time of year for our company’s annual convention. Like so many corporations, the entire management team would annually gather at a nice destination for a combination of work and…
Leander, Texas 5:13 a.m. Dear Leah, Jack & Adam- Random Thoughts Of A Former Dishwasher is not a 2026 creation. The idea of writing and sharing these thoughts has held a place in my mind for years. I acquired the domain name formerdishwasher.com years ago. I hired designers. I spent money. I walked away. Then,…