Every “innovative” idea we’ve had started the same way: with people.

Yesterday was the first day of the second half of the year (well, it was when I wrote it on July 1, 2025). A little mind-boggling, but it's a time when many of us check in on ourselves to see how we are progressing towards the goals we have set.

Most people blame ChatGPT for bad answers. The real problem? Your question sucked.

To me, book summaries are like buying a ticket to Disney World and then only riding the monorail while still thinking you got the entire magical experience.

We didn’t wake up one day and decide, “Let’s be innovators.”

• It Might Say “Whatever” – For some, that emoji feels cold or dismissive.
• Culture and Age Shift the Meaning – What’s casual to you could be rude to someone else.
• Emoji Use Is a Soft Skill – Digital tone takes awareness, not shortcuts.

When in doubt, write it out. Emojis...

Marketing isn’t just about your next launch; it’s about staying visible even when you’re busy elsewhere. 

“Comparison is the thief of joy,” Theodore Roosevelt, and I have watched too many people robbed blind by it.

When we started Thoughts Brewing, we weren’t aiming for shiny trophies. Honestly, we were just trying to help solve problems for other business owners.

If everyone around you always agrees, you might not be growing….you might be stuck.

Echo chambers feel safe, but they silently shrink your thinking, limit your growth, and dull your perspective.

• Comfort Kills Curiosity – When everything confirms your beliefs, you stop...