Life Pivot
In the world of entrepreneurship and startups, one of my least favorite buzzwords is “pivot.” But in this season of life, I keep finding myself coming back to it as the best way to describe everything that has transpired over the past 4 months.
“Pivoting” is a familiar word in the startup world. When your first business model isn’t working (and this happens more often than not), the CEO and team pivot to plan B. These are deep breath moments!
But pivoting doesn’t necessarily mean desperation. It can be a tool to discover additional growth — growth you might otherwise have overlooked.
I guess you could say I’m wired a bit differently, but as a self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur the lens by which you not only see the business world, but your entire life ends up being one that is familiar, comfortable and easy to understand.
So over these past few months, sometimes consciously and sometimes sub-consciously, I’ve taken to heart the way a pivot is described above. And wow, has it stretched me, molded me and given me a new perspective on life and what’s truly important.
Would I have ever arrived at this point had I not lost my wife to cancer after a short 9-month battle? I don’t know. Would I have ever arrived at this point had I not decided to step down as CEO of OneFire? I don't know. Would I have ever arrived at this point had I not started two of my own businesses? I don’t know.
But I do know these experiences and countless others have all contributed to painting a much bigger picture of grace, mercy and blessing that only God could be able to orchestrate and understand.
So as we head into 2017, I look forward to writing the next chapter of life for myself and my children in Austin, Texas. And while I'm not exactly sure how it'll all play out, I know that we're well on the way to rediscovered happiness and an exciting future both personally and professionally.
Until next time...
-Jake