just give me a reason...

On a recent 4 hour road trip, I had to listen a radio station that I personally did not prefer (which meant there was NO chance to hear any Social D).  Unfortunate, I know.

In Pittsburgh, the pop radio station is 96.1.  It's one of those stations that plays the same 12 songs every hour. 

I must have heard Pink's "Just give me a reason" at least 5 times during the trip.  Now, I don't have anything against Pink.  (In fact, she reminds me of a girl I dated back in college.  Yeah, the one I met at a Halloween store).  I just dont like when a song from 96.1 is stuck in my head.


However, just before we started GoNextWorld, the phrase "Just give me a reason" was uttered over and over.

I remember sitting at my job on rainy day back in 08', feeling like I was wasting my early twenties, and down-right bored with life.

Over and over, I thought "Just give me a reason to..."

-quit my job
-finally put my own ideas into action
-change my career
-put my reputation on the line
-risk losing financial stability for the next few years
-risk my health
-give up the fun, social lifestyle for awhile
-go against what everyone else I knew was doing
-say goodbye to those I knew very well
-wake up, snap out of it, and trust your instincts



Today, I was able to see some of the projects we have been working on for the past couple of months COME TO LIFE.

During a conference call with our programmers, they guided me through how advertisers will launch a campaign.  This is the first time I was able to see it work.  It is the skeleton of what our entire future will be built upon. 

In addition, one of the graphic artists sent over the final template of the 6 foot retractable signs that will be displayed in certain franchises over the U.S. 

Waking up to a 70 degree day, seeing the new additions the team has put together, realizing how much further we are today than that rainy day back in 08',   all of the reasons are right in front of you; clear as day.

Even though I might have to listen to a few bad songs along the way, I believe the journey is always worth it....

Just give me a reason...