Long Time Human, First Time Parent: That Mom
Hi. It’s me. The lady in the grocery store? The one trying to put her toddler in the seat of the buggy while he…
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Z Beans Stories: A Learning Experience
I appreciate greatness. From ballet dancers to professional athletes, movie stars to successful business owners, I appreciate those who have become great at…
Z Beans Stories: Chocolate
It’s Sunday, January 5, 2020. I leave for Ecuador for the sixth time on Tuesday. I’m nervous about leaving while Ben is taking…
Z Beans Stories: A Coffee Plant’s Dream
We walk into a coffee shop, order our coffee, drink it, and move on. We are set for the day. We have our…
Z Beans Stories: A Night to Remember
It was 9:45 at night. Arturo (my international partner) and I were down in Pinas, Ecuador, 20 miles away from his house in Zaruma.…
Z Beans Stories: An Empathetic Leader
I’ve read Good to Great. I’ve read Leaders Eat Last. I’ve studied the principles in Start With Why. I’m obsessed with this concept of…
Z Beans Stories: Facing Our Problems
Carter and I work 100 hour weeks. I don’t say that because I am looking for a pat on the back. I say…
Z Beans Stories: With The End In Mind
“Dear Heavenly Father, I ask that you please allow me to become a professional baseball player.” Until I was 12, I’d say this prayer…
Z Beans Stories: Diversification
A mentor of mine within the coffee industry had a worry come to fruition… On his way to work one morning, he received a…