08/19/2026
Losing $100 million could break most people.
David turned it into a rebuild — of his values, his purpose, and his daily discipline.
That’s what it means to be part of this community. We don’t just celebrate the wins. We show up for each other in the setbacks, because that’s where the real growth happens.
At a recent EO Atlanta gathering, David shared the five daily practices that carried him through:
→ Know your what — get clear on what actually matters → Know your who — surround yourself with the right people → Know your how — understand how you create value → Know your now — focus on what needs to happen today and next → Then connect it all to your why
He also left us with a leadership lesson worth sitting with: build champions, not just championships. Outcomes matter — but when you invest in developing people, the results tend to take care of themselves.
And maybe the simplest truth of the night: consistency creates momentum. Sleep. Health. Family. Learning. Business. It’s not the occasional burst of effort that moves the needle — it’s what you give your attention to, day after day.
This is why we gather. Not just for the access or the insight — but for the honesty. The kind that only happens among entrepreneurs who’ve been in the arena themselves.
Setbacks aren’t the end of the story. They’re where the next chapter starts.
