Thankful

What I am thankful for

Short note this week — I’m in New Orleans spending some time with the family — but I wanted to share a few things I’m thankful for this year.

“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” — Robert Brault

First, all of you. This newsletter doesn’t happen without your questions, your curiosity, and your willingness to go down the rabbit holes with me every week. I know my analysis can get a bit… dense (fine, more than a bit), and the notes occasionally turn into small novels. But if even one idea this year helped you think differently or make a better decision, then it was worth writing. I’m genuinely grateful for everyone who reads, challenges, learns, and keeps this whole thing fun.

Second, to those who believed in me enough to invest in MainSail Fund. Launching a fund this year — through the April–May chop and the October–November whipsaw — has been unforgettable. None of it would’ve been possible without your trust and support. I’m refining the process every week, every month, and I honestly believe our best run of performance is still in front of us.

Third, my family. Watching them grow, change, and carve out who they’re becoming has been the highlight of my year. My wife — my rock — continues to build her business and take on new projects in ways that inspire me daily. And my kids… well, they listen some of the time, but they’re thriving in school, making new friends, and becoming their own people. The time I get with them now, before they’re “too cool,” is something I’ll never take for granted.

And lastly, I’m grateful for the ability to stay positive — through both the wins and the losses. Too many people get trapped focusing on what’s wrong, and it pulls them into anxiety, negativity, and comparison. The truth is, most of us have far more to be thankful for than we realize. Health, family, friendships — these are the real assets on the balance sheet.

Every morning,

I start with a simple reminder: two feet on the ground and this side of the grass. If more people focused on the privilege of simply being alive — instead of fixating on what they have or don’t have — they’d discover a far more fulfilling path. And remember losses aren’t burdens to drag around; they’re lessons. They show you where to improve, not where to anchor your emotions.

Happy Thanksgiving