Waiting Can Be The Hardest Part

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about waiting. That stretch of time that feels endless—where there’s no clear sign of hope, no guaranteed outcome, just… waiting. It can be painful, filled with questions, doubts, and the kind of silence that makes you squirm. What if? Why? When? These questions echo in our minds during seasons of delay.

We’re coming out of winter now—Southern California winter, anyway—and I’m watching trees and plants slowly awaken from dormancy. Honestly, if it were up to me, they would’ve bloomed months ago and stayed lush and vibrant all year long. Why wait for spring? Why not force growth, control the process, and live in a constant state of beauty and momentum?

But the truth is, we need winter to get to spring. Without the quiet and the stillness, the new life wouldn’t come. And if it were always spring, I suspect we’d eventually long for the calm and clarity that only winter brings.

Waiting for the right thing at the right time is tough. It requires trust. It shapes our character. And while it builds discipline, the delay can sometimes lead to discouragement or indifference.

But here’s the thing: this moment—the one you’re in right now—is still worth embracing. The seeds you’ve planted, the care you’ve given, the growth you’ve endured—all of it matters, and it will reveal itself in a bigger way than you imagined.

Waiting can make us miss the beauty of winter. But not today.

Today, choose to be present. Be real. And enjoy the ride.

Let’s Grow,

CEO

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Growing Pains

Growing pains are the worst. I remember as a kid having aching legs and wishing it would stop. The reality was if they stopped then I would have never grown. A harsh reality for a youngster I know.  Trees share a fundamental similarity: both represent necessary struggles for growth and development. Just as a tree faces harsh winds, limited sunlight, and harsh weather to expand its roots and reach new heights, humans often endure challenges that shape their character. These difficulties, though uncomfortable, push both trees and individuals to adapt and evolve. While the tree may seem to suffer in its early years, the strength and beauty it gains make the struggle worthwhile.

Nature teaches us so much. The next time you see a tall tree- know that it has been through adversity in order for us to enjoy its shade

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Now go grow,

Matt

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DATA

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Have you ever watched America’s Funniest Home Videos? If so, you probably laugh the hardest when some middle-aged man wipes out trying to act cool. We have all been that guy who attempts something that seems doable but upon approach learns that we may have become overzealous. This is called collecting data.

Data collection can only come from failure. We try and then we fail and then we try something else. Orville and Wilbur Wright’s first attempt on December 17th, 1903 lasted 12 seconds. The next 2 attempts improved dramatically before reaching a flight time of 59 seconds on the fourth attempt. Failure by falling out of the sky is involved, getting back in the plane 3 more times on the same day is a called commitment.

The truth is if we see failure as data we can’t lose. It’s easy for us to look back and criticize our failures. Don’t. The only failure would be not stepping back into the cockpit.

 

Wheels Up,

Matt Davenport

 
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