In this week’s ramble, I dive into a personal realization I’ve had about what it truly means to “reset.” For years, I treated vacations as a hard stop—a complete separation from business and responsibility. But after two back-to-back trips with my family and my wife, I’ve come to see that work and relaxation don’t need to live in separate worlds.

In this episode, I talk about the importance of resets not just as time away from the grind, but as opportunities to recharge, think creatively, and still remain connected to the business I’m passionate about.

From balancing vacations while running 608B Capital, to scuba diving in the living room with my son, I share stories and lessons on why time, presence, and family matter more than chasing just one more dollar.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:21 JJ’s Joke of the Week

02:04 Outerbanks tradition: 11 years of family beach vacations

03:28 Back-to-back vacations and business prep with Bill

05:38 Learning to trust the 608B Capital team while traveling

06:52 Shifting perspective: from shutting off completely to staying lightly connected

09:01 Why it’s okay not to fully disconnect when you love what you do

11:19 Realization: resets can coexist with business without compromising family time

13:17 Rethinking retirement—growth and creation don’t stop with age

15:07 The balance of travel, work, and family experiences

16:28 The epiphany: resets don’t have to mean total separation

18:08 Grind culture vs. real life: Why “providing” doesn’t replace presence

21:36 Family first: the scuba diving story with JJ and what kids really remember

25:24 Rethink what vacation and reset mean in your life

Quotables

“I realized I can have my cake and eat it too: enjoy vacations while still keeping a finger on the pulse.”

“Most kids won’t remember the money you made, but they’ll remember the time you spent.”

“Grind culture tells us to trade time for dollars but the real return is in memories with your family.”

Links

608B Capital

https://608bcapital.com