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This is the home for the Porter family – Matthew, Courtney, Avery, Gabriel, and Owen.
About Us
Mission Statement
We have a debt to those before us and an obligation to those after us. We maximize life and potential through heart, intelligence, and grit. We focus on our bond. We do all of this together because we are always stronger together. Mostest.
Recent Blogs
- Conflict vs. Constructive Friction: The Difference Between Breaking and BuildingSome of the most important breakthroughs I have witnessed started with someone saying, “I do not think that is right.” That sentence can be an extraordinary gift. It can also begin a destructive argument. The difference is what happens next. I have spent much of my career building companies, leading teams, and solving difficult problemsContinue reading “Conflict vs. Constructive Friction: The Difference Between Breaking and Building”
- Withings Wants $100 a Year to Move My Own DataThe author critiques Withings’ new subscription policy requiring new customers to pay $100 annually for syncing health data to third-party apps, emphasizing that health measurements should empower users, not restrict them. The decision contradicts the company’s stated mission and could undermine long-term customer trust while highlighting the need for valuable, innovative services instead of monetizing basic functions.
- A DozenThe author reflects on twelve years since their multiple sclerosis diagnosis, sharing the challenges and transformations experienced during this time. Initially perceived as a loss, the diagnosis led to a deeper understanding of life, vulnerability, and connections with loved ones, particularly through shared struggles with chronic illness.