The zero2three stage occurs from the inception of your idea until it's three years old. It is the fragile, messy, soul-shaking early phase of starting a business.

Long before coaching became a profession, mothers quietly practiced its principles. They didn’t call it “active listening;” they listened to everything.

This year wasn’t about giant leaps or overnight success but the steady, deliberate daily growth of 1%. Whether it was showing up, learning something new, or pushing a boundary just slightly, the cumulative power of small, consistent actions defined my 2024.

It has been a busy month. When all was falling apart around us, I escaped by working. I was lucky to be able to do just that.

In these times of insanity, I immerse myself in work. I escape to my lab. I invent, experiment, build, and forge ahead. I bleed for what humanity (or lack thereof) is doing.

In this issue, I report on men-only activities, the courage to fall, and celebrating small wins.

I am a little more pensive these days. Our worlds are witnessing drastic changes. Some are peaceful, while others are not. From my desk, I wish you serenity.

Summer is in full swing. I hope life is treating you well.

This "Tuesdays with Tony" issue is dedicated to the upcoming course I'm offering.

Welcome to the third edition of "Tuesdays with Tony," the newsletter from my laptop to your device every first Tuesday of the month.

Here's the second edition of "Tuesdays with Tony," the newsletter every first Tuesday of the month.

I will cover coaching, consulting, writing, startups, business, education, technology, use cases, and real people.

At 88, surrounded by his children and their children, he lies in a hospital bed as he witnesses his heart pumping less, his organs shutting down, and his body failing. It was only two days prior that this lover of life quit asking when his doctor would allow him to leave the hospital.

I enjoy behavioral economics and its applications. The works of Dan Ariely, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Steven D. Levitt, Malcolm Gladwell, and Herb Simon have been excellent places for me to start. One of my interests is social currency. I'd like to share some thoughts about social investment and its proposed currency.