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The Third-Party Problem: Why Healthcare's Incentive Structure Is Broken
After 30 years in healthcare, I can tell you that third-party reimbursement sits at the very top of my list of concerns.
My main thesis is to put the “buying power” back in the buyer's hands and create “catastrophic insurance” when the cost exceeds what they can afford.
Feb 174 min read


The Wisdom of Going Quiet: Lessons from Warren Buffett's Final Letter
Everyone’s talking about Warren Buffett’s final shareholder letter, and for good reason. It is full of incredible life lessons from one of the most incredible men who has ever lived in America. At 95, the Oracle of Omaha announced he's "going quiet" – stepping back from writing annual reports and his marathon shareholder meeting Q&As. Greg Abel takes over as CEO at year's end.
Jan 53 min read


Closing the Year Grateful, Clear-Eyed, and Focused on What Matters
Every year leaves a mark, and not always in the ways you expect.
This past year was less about headline moments and more about quiet, foundational work. It was a year of recalibration, reaffirming what matters, letting go of what doesn’t, and making thoughtful decisions about where to invest time, energy, and leadership. In business, that kind of year doesn’t always feel flashy, but it is often the kind that sets everything else in motion.
Dec 18, 20256 min read


What's on My Bookshelf?
Throughout my life, I’ve found that certain books have not only influenced my professional growth but also helped me grow spiritually and emotionally. Here are a few that have been especially helpful
Nov 6, 20252 min read


Tim Hadley: Driving Impact Through Leadership
As President of Palmetto Infusion, Tim Hadley brings over 25 years of healthcare experience to his new role. He emphasizes the importance...
Sep 16, 20244 min read


Investing in Me
I recently read a great book: “ The Joys of Compounding: The Passionate Pursuit of Lifelong Learning ” by Gautam Baid. The book includes...
Jul 30, 20244 min read


Mentorship and Making New Mistakes
As an entrepreneur, you need to work ON the business, not in the business. That’s the first thing I share with young people who are...
Jul 30, 20243 min read


I Get to Instead of I Have to
I love this Daily Stoic post; it reminds us to frame things properly. This little trick has helped me so much by changing my mindset from...
Jul 30, 20242 min read


For Love & Life: No Ordinary Campaign Review
Can you imagine getting a diagnosis from your doctor that you have a terminal illness on the day you and your wife come home from the...
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Book Review: The Anxious Generation
Do you know that feeling when someone comes along and says exactly what you have been saying but puts it into a book that becomes a...
Jul 30, 20243 min read


Book Review: The Accidental Superpower by Peter Zeihan
I just read Peter Zeihan’s amazing book The Accidental Superpower , which first came out ten years ago. The guy knows his stuff about...
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Coping Strategies for the Sandwich Generation
Caring for elderly parents while your kids are still around is called being part of The Sandwich Generation – and it’s hard. I have...
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Why I Will Never Retire
I recently read an article in The Economist titled “Why You Should Never Retire, ” which explained something I’ve been grappling with...
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Hunt vs Attract (And other Paradoxes)
Humans were designed to forage and hunt for food. We have an innate instinct to conquer and accumulate. It’s in our nature, and we always...
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Life Is Better with Southern Sweet Tea
Don’t Get Between A Man and His Tea If you know me, you’ll know I’m a tea man. It’s part of being a Southerner, and as Allison Glock...
Jul 30, 20243 min read


Lessons From The Good Life
Book Review: The Good Life Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness by Robert Waldinger, MD, and Marc Shulz, PhD I...
Jul 30, 20243 min read


The Best Investment I’ve Ever Made
I missed the day when life’s coping skills were handed out at kindergarten. Old Gary’s coping skills were as follows: “If the going gets...
Jul 30, 20243 min read


CONNIE HARTLEY – Humble leader with a heart of gold
Connie Hartley is a self-proclaimed “Southern gal” who believes faith and family are the foundation of a happy life. As one of the...
Jul 30, 20244 min read


Connections and Inspiration at the EY Strategic Growth Forum®
The EY Strategic Growth Forum® in Palm Springs in November 2023 was one of the highlights of my year: It’s a gathering of the best minds...
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Transforming South Carolina’s Economic Landscape
South Carolina is witnessing a remarkable transformation in its economic landscape, thanks to the vision of people like my friend, Bill...
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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