CONNECT: August 30, 2013

Two simple words......

Almost fifteen years ago our lives changed forever.  It wasn't such a huge moment really....there was no fanfare at the time......but looking back, it was a moment that has intertwined with every facet of our lives from that day forward.....it was the moment we decided to try to do something bigger than ourselves.  We realized at the time (and still do) that the only "riches" to be had by the moment would be the richness of experiences and the relationships we made along the way.  Of course we hoped (and continue to) that the decision would yield a "good life" for our families and children......but with many more secure options to make a living......this would be more about making a life. 

In September of 1998, with a very small "seed", we decided that starting a business was the best way for us to put our mark on the world.......and like any great roller-coaster, there have been exciting ups and downs, twists and turns, some moments of exhilaration and a few where we thought we might lose our lunch, but more than anything, it has been an opportunity, a gift given to us by you, our friends, families, clients and colleagues, to try and fulfill our mission.  We have been fortunate enough to share moments of joy and laughter with you - the kind where our sides hurt and we need to catch our breath.  We have been trusted to share in moments of pain - the kind where we want nothing more than to see you get to the other side.  We have been lucky enough to help you prepare for your triumphs - honored to have played a small part; and we have been challenged in moments of defeat, knowing that despite the very best preparation and planning, what felt like a belly-punch was simply how it feels when things do not go as planned.  For all of those moments and countless others - Thank You for allowing us to be a part of it with you. We hope you know that we don't take them lightly and never take them for granted. 

We know that in the grand scheme fifteen years is the blink of an eye......and looking back we wonder how it could have gone so fast.  There is so much still to do, there are so many experiences yet to be had before we can claim to have put our mark on the world.  It will undoubtedly be a wild ride with moments where we will be content just to hang-on (perhaps having an anniversary party with a mechanical bull is a more fitting metaphor than we initially realized?).....and probably a few where we wonder "how do you get off this thing?".  We know that despite how simple it may seem, it will be hard work to MOVE - FUEL - RECOVER - ENDURE and CONNECT over the long-term and that like in life, there are no guarantees in business.  Yet, beyond that reality, we know that when we look to our right and left and see who is on the journey with us, we rest assured that no matter the outcome, we are richer for the experience. 

We believe that there are no extraordinary people, only ordinary people who do extraordinary things; and when people do extraordinary things, the world changes. Thank you for being a part of our lives over the last fifteen years and a part of our story......we look forward to what the next fifteen will bring. 

Now go do something extraordinary, 

Mike Eisenhart, PT

Managing Partner - Pro-Activity Associates