Lessons From the Garage: How Working on Cars Teaches Patience in Life
Where It All Started For me, patience was never something that came naturally. Growing up, I wanted things done quickly, whether it was on the soccer field or around the house. But over the years, I found myself spending more time around cars, and that’s where I started to understand the value of slowing down. […]
From the Bay to the Driveway: Why Clean Cars Create Calm Minds
More Than Just a Job Most people think detailing cars is just about cleaning — soap, water, vacuum, done. But for me, it’s more than that. Detailing cars is something that clears my head. It gives me focus, pride, and peace of mind in a world that’s often loud and messy. I’ve done a lot […]
Raising Good Kids Without Losing Yourself: Fatherhood in the Real World
Figuring It Out as I Go Nobody hands you a playbook when you become a dad. There’s no step-by-step guide that tells you how to raise good kids, keep your sanity, pay the bills, and somehow still feel like your own person at the end of the day. I’ve learned that fatherhood is a lot […]
Small Business Dreams: What It Would Take to Start My Own Detailing Shop
A Thought That Never Leaves For years now, I’ve had this quiet thought running in the back of my mind: What if I started my own detailing shop? I don’t mean a huge chain or some flashy franchise. I’m talking about a small, dependable place where the work speaks for itself. Where cars leave cleaner […]
Raising Good Humans: Teaching Kids Work Ethic Without Preaching
Work Starts at Home When I think about where I first learned about work ethic, it wasn’t in school or at my first job — it was at home. My parents built a childcare center from the ground up when I was just a toddler. They didn’t inherit a business or buy something already running. […]