The Two Circles That Changed My Life
A difficult baseball game became the perfect opportunity to teach my son one of the most valuable Stoic lessons: focus your energy on what matters and what you can control.
Embracing Enough: Welcome to Lou LaMedica’s Personal Blog
"Embracing Enough" is my exploration of a life well-lived—where gratitude meets growth. From mindset and parenting to small business insights, easy family recipes, and personal finance, this blog shares practical wisdom on appreciating what we have and finding fulfillment in the everyday.
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Why Everyone Needs a North Star (More Than Goals)
Looking back at old journals, I discovered the difference between goals and a North Star—and how life can move in the right direction even when plans don't.
Starting Classical Guitar at 48 — Why I’m Learning Something New (and Hard)
At 48 years old, I decided to learn classical guitar — not because I needed another hobby, but because I missed the feeling of being a beginner again.
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How Playing Guitar Helps When Life Gets Heavy
Learning guitar at 48 has become one of the best ways I reset when life gets heavy. A reflection on stress, music, practice, and finding peace in small daily habits.
Discipline Over Motivation: Why Showing Up Is the Real Cheat Code for Success
He didn’t feel like going to practice. I didn’t feel like rowing. Why showing up—especially when it’s optional—is the real cheat code for growth.
Why We Don’t Do Sleepovers: A Parenting Perspective
We don’t allow overnight sleepovers at other people’s homes. A practical perspective on parenting boundaries and modern safety concerns.
Circle of Competence Investing: Why I Passed on a Fast-Growing Stock
I almost bought a fast-growing stock at 52-week lows. Here’s what passing taught me about circle of competence investing, conviction, and investing discipline.
Novo Nordisk Stock: The Duopoly Thesis in the GLP-1 Weight Loss Market
Novo Nordisk stock just dropped 15% after disappointing trial results. Here’s why I’m still holding, what the $150 pricing move really means, and why the GLP-1 obesity market may still support a powerful duopoly.
How to Deal With Overwhelm as a Business Owner | Leadership Under Pressure
Feeling overwhelmed in business? Learn how focusing on the next right thing builds calm, momentum, and leadership under pressure.
Why I Coach Youth Sports (And What Kids Really Learn)
A youth baseball walk-off win and Dairy Queen celebration reveal what kids really learn from healthy competition and youth sports.
What to Do When Sales Slow Down: Building a Retention Scoreboard
Sales slowed unexpectedly after a strong December. Instead of panicking, we rebuilt our KPIs around retention, customer graduation, and referrals. Here’s how measuring churn changed our strategy and mindset.
Raising Disciplined, Independent Kids in a Screen-Filled World
A reflection on parenting, discipline, trust, and raising independent children in a world filled with screens. Why boundaries and consequences still matter in the digital age.
15 Essential Jazz Albums for Beginners (A Music Fan’s Guide to Getting Into Jazz)
Looking for the best jazz albums for beginners? Start with these 15 essential records, including Kind of Blue, Blue Train, and A Love Supreme.
The Butterflies Before Payroll: Small Business Cash Management
For years I was profitable on paper but nervous every payroll week. Here’s how small business cash management and structured cash flow ended the butterflies.
An Open Letter to My Children About Emotional Boundaries
A father reflects on emotional boundaries, relationship maturity, and protecting your peace in this open letter to his children about choosing the right life partner.
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