#nickgthoughts

Looking at this image, a question came to mind. Is having a million ideas a gift or a burden? As entrepreneurs, we’re often told that ideas are valuable. So we chase them. We attend conferences. We listen to podcasts. We read books. We scroll through social media. We have coffee with friends. And suddenly, our minds become crowded. One moment we’re thinking about expanding the…

It wasn’t just a coffee shop.It was my first classroom. 1. People before profits.Grandpa never rushed anyone.Regulars came not just for coffee, but for the feeling of being seen.I learned early: business is human first, transaction second. 2. Consistency builds trust.Same table, same taste, same smile.Every day.It taught me that reliability beats perfection.That’s still true in every business I…