This week we welcome Mark Joe to the show. Mark is the owner of Omen Coffee here in St. Louis, MO. In this episode we discuss the challenges of opening a brick and mortar coffee shop compared to running an online business, as well as exploring the fear of failure and the tendency to settle for mediocrity. Mark shares his experience of finding peace and gratitude in prison and the importance of not letting fear hold you back, and discusses the fear of not giving it your all and the desire to make the most of every moment. He shares his personal journey of finding happiness through being present, grateful, and doing his best in every moment. Mark also talks about the obligation to participate in building a better community and the desire to inspire and bring light to others. The conversation concludes with the power of celebrating little wins and the impact of being a life-giving person.