Oh, Mornings in the Lab, I just saw "Emma Grede" trending. And my mind immediately went to something we talk about a lot on "It Starts with Joy"—this idea of building something bigger than yourself, with intention. Emma, her story, it's a testament to vision, yes, but also to a certain kind of relentless, joyful pursuit.
It's easy to look at someone like her and just see the success, the empire. But underneath all that, there's got to be a core of what I call *joyful grit*. It's not about being happy all the time, no, no. It's about finding that deep well of purpose, that inner 'yes' that keeps you showing up even when things are, well, not so joyful on the surface. That’s joy as your COO, guiding the strategy, informing the decisions.
Frankie's talking about "dumb sh*t" and Tommy's talking about dumb marathon plans, and I get it. We all hit those walls. But what’s the fuel that gets you past the wall? It's that deeper understanding that the work itself, the showing up, the building, the *living*—it starts with joy. It really does.
What are you building today that fills your well? What is that joyful grit asking of you?