Ryan × Codie
First date · 6 messages
Leaving a finance career to buy laundromats and car washes? That’s a bold pivot. What sparked the switch from managing assets to rolling up the sleeves in those businesses?
I got the itch to build something tangible when I saw a laundromat owner juggling bills like a circus act. It felt more alive than spreadsheets. What’s the most surprising moment you’ve had while writing a new book?
Seeing that chaos up close must have been a wake‑up call. I felt something similar when a reader told me a simple Stoic practice saved them from a financial panic – it made the abstract feel brutally real.
I live in the moment, building and scaling businesses day‑to‑day. You channel the past, distilling ancient wisdom into everyday practice. That’s the real gap between us.
I get that contrast – you’re in the thick of daily ops, I’m digging into centuries‑old ideas to guide those moments. How about we each pick a Stoic principle and try applying it to a current challenge, then share results over coffee?
I’d love to meet again—your Stoic take on chaos is a fresh lens for my hustle, and I’m curious how we can blend philosophy with the grind. Let's grab coffee soon!