Independence

I purchased a printer for our new business and soon realized I hadn't been tracking expenses well. Then, I discovered I could create coloring-book pages for my kids on-demand. Now, my boys can knock on my office door and request any image they imagine (once per day). Yesterday, B asked for a spaceship flying through a galaxy of ice cream and blueberries; Q wanted an image of a boy swimming with kitty-cats. They eagerly watched the printer as AI delivered results.

This feels like a stream of consciousness, much like our entrepreneurial journey. The printer purchase was due to someone not using modern technology for contracts. Choosing a printer took two hours, and I opted for a smart-tank over an inkjet because the ink lasts up to two years.

This got me thinking about the 248 years since the United States declared its independence. Ink can last long after it's printed, and the Declaration of Independence will last forever.

While we may not need printers much anymore, independence requires more than words; it requires action. I'm still figuring the best actions to take in my pursuit of independence, but I think it's worth the effort.

Though self-help books and motivational speeches offer general suggestions, none provide a clear roadmap to success. Independence resulted in the ability to craft coloring-books from words, as well as the ability to stand on the moon. Seeking independence is a leap into the unknown, with countless elements of unpredictability. Independence resulted from tears, sweat, and blood.

I'm grateful for the words, penmanship, and actions that led to my freedom.

Happy 4th.