Today I’m thinking about the family you have and the family you choose.
I don’t have any advice on marketing or business today. I just feel a general sense of thankfulness that this wacky band of wizardly misfits has made me feel like part of a family.
In the early days of being at Wizard Academy, I felt like the odd duck in a room full of swans. You spoke a language I didn’t totally understand. You had relationships that went back decades, and you had truly incredible and sometimes insane traditions. I loved it, but it sometimes felt like I was a steward of the community instead of a part of it.
But this year marks 13 years at Wizard Academy for me. And now, I’m not just hosting from the sidelines. I’ve even created a bunch of the traditions we currently follow.
And now, every class, there are people walking through the door that I look forward to seeing. People that are a joy, and that I wish lived in the same city as me. People that I consider family.
We create classes on campus that I hope will contribute to the health and growth of your businesses, your families, and your impact. But I also find that I’m starting to come up with more excuses to bring my family back. A once-a-year family reunion is not enough.
So today, I hope you’re well. I miss you. I can’t wait to hang out with you. Let’s figure out a reason for you to get here soon. If you have your own ideas, I’m all ears. Anything that means we get to spend more time together.
See you soon.
Daniel Whittington – Chancellor
