Notes from inside the industry.
Thoughts on AI in chemical distribution: what's working, what to skip, and how operators are putting it to use.
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January 20, 2026We usually think leadership is about controlling everything, but the real trick is actually just rolling with the punches instead of fighting them. 🧘
A note on Michael Singer's The Untethered Soul, one of Oprah's top 20 books of all time, and the idea that you stop stressing once you stop resisting reality and just solve the problem.
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January 13, 2026As the holidays are upon us, let's keep perspective of what is important.
A short thank you to the LinkedIn community for a great year, with a reminder to spend the holidays with the people we work so hard for before diving into a busy 2026.
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I don't remember my high school chemistry class like this! 😮
A shout out to the people getting the next generation interested in chemistry. A few of these need their safety addressed and improved before they continue in classrooms.
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December 30, 2025Keep grinding.
A one-line recommendation for another good book, paired with a short reminder to keep grinding.
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December 22, 2025Peace of mind > Maximizing ROI (Payoff mortgage or not?)
A reflection on Morgan Housel's The Psychology of Money. We spend so much energy trying to maximize every dollar that we lose sight of why we're saving in the first place, and peace of mind matters more than optimizing for the highest return. Something worth remembering before deciding whether to pay off the mortgage early.
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December 15, 2025There are two wolves within us.
A reflection on the old two wolves parable, the wolf you feed, fear and resentment or love and compassion, shapes how you lead and show up for others. Choosing empathy and integrity over stress and competition builds stronger teams.
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December 9, 2025In a world of ADHD, anxiety and other mental health challenges, Abigail Shrier's 𝘉𝘢𝘥 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘺 is a must read.
Abigail Shrier's Bad Therapy looks at why today's kids are more anxious and depressed despite having more access to help, and argues social media isn't the only reason. Parents being too easy on kids plays a part too, and it's worth the read.
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My Thanksgiving mantra: they didn't mean it that way
Holidays bring old dynamics to the surface. I'm reading Jefferson Fisher's The Next Conversation, and my takeaway for a tense table is simple: give grace, assume good intent and enjoy the pie.
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November 3, 2025Stop giving unsolicited advice. It's one of the fastest ways to shut down a conversation.
A favorite passage from Patrick King's book The Art of Captivating Conversation says not to give advice unless someone specifically asks for it, otherwise just listen. I've started asking people whether they want advice or just a place to think out loud before I jump to solutions.
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October 28, 2025When I heard Tony Dungy was the keynote speaker for the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD)'s Annual Meeting, I knew I had to be there.
Tony Dungy keynoted the Alliance for Chemical Distribution's Annual Meeting, and I used the week to introduce Real Data Solutions to the industry.
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My God! I gave you fifty-two weeks this past year alone.
A passage from Michael A. Singer's The Untethered Soul hit me hard. The extra week we wish for at the end is already in our hands, so start the business, take the vacation and spend the time with the people you love now.
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October 1, 2025Why we built Real Data Solutions
A short note on what this practice is, who it's for, and why we only work with chemical distributors.
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