Last year was exhausting for many people for many reasons. It's not just job and family stress, or changes in our industry. But as the book title says, it's everything, everywhere, all at once. It felt like I was constantly cartwheeling from one thing to another, from the news to the stock market, the impact of tariffs and so much more. There's always one more thing to deal with.
The parallel between claw machines and the real estate market highlights that success often relies on smart strategies rather than mere chance, particularly in unpredictable environments.
"We didn't get a star, but we made the list. And we had already closed." This reflects the irony of validation arriving too late in Neri's restaurant journey.