Austin Adams

Co-Founder at BBFO. Venture Builder. Ex TCU Baseballer

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@AlexFinn @threadreaderapp unroll

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@creation247 @GrahamRadler

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@innerexcellence 💯

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@GrahamRadler @GrahamRadler Do you think recently passed TX Senate Bill 6 is net positive or negative to the Texas power industry(both grid and BTM power)?

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I did this unintentionally from 34-39 post selling an oil and gas company…I have invested the last 5 years in building a family(4 kids in 5 years), building a long term home and doing a ton of needed therapy for me.

I’ll be 40 in November and am getting ready to ramp back up…it’s been the most important 5 years of my life thus far full stop.

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We are thrilled to announce the first DFW @praxislabs Redemptive Lab in November!

Come join Micah Davis Anna Casey Trevor Hightower Eddy Badrina Trevor Rees-Jones Paige Robinson and many more for a special gathering!

Founder applications are open now at link below.

https://t.co/PI1aZwYKOY

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Achievement vs. Accomplishment

Achievement: The unhealthy need to be the GOAT in your respective vocation only to realize it's a fool's errand. End Result = Exhaustion + Grief

Accomplishment: The healthy need to do your best at work while being yourself(within your limits and design) and completing the work you've been called to over a lifetime. End Result = Fulfillment + Joy

@SHAQ thank you for your honesty here.
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Deep dive w/ Dr. Chip Dodd here (https://t.co/e46rqZ5Obn)

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This is an important conversation as it relates to how we are formed in our current cultural context. Thank you @ahc and JMC for activating your talents to draw out such profound insights....grateful for you both!

[Andy Crouch @ahc]

Living by a Rule of Life under the conditions of liquidity, media, and algorithms (at least, we get there eventually—long conversation!). This was worthwhile. https://t.co/rSawui2llc

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@BrentBeshore Hospitality Architecture and Design(for a single gathering or community of people)

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Like Minded vs. Like Hearted

“I want to do life with people who are like-hearted.

Most of my friends are like-minded.  So are yours.  Like mindedness says we think alike, believe alike, watch a lot of the same shows, and are appalled by the same evils.  It’s a lot about what’s in our heads.

But like-heartedness is different.

In the real-world, what we want flows from who we are, from our character.  Like minded people usually believe the same things are wrong or bad, but may want very different things.  Like-hearted people want the same things, have similar hopes and dreams, and are active in pursuing them.

I can choose to spend my life sitting around walking about things with like-minded people, or I can do something with people who are like-hearted.

There is nothing like being on-mission with such people.  We need more people in our lives who are like-hearted, ready to work, serve, and lead together in order to impact others."

Regi Campbell
Radical Mentoring Founder

[Chris Powers @fortworthchris]

“No matter how good things are in your life, there is always something that needs to be worked on.”

When I think of men who have “walked the walk” I think of today’s guest, Dean Macfarlan.

Dean and I met over the summer and I was immediately drawn to how he lives his life. After listening, I hope you’ll also see why Dean is unique in many ways.

In today’s episode, we talk about many things, including 10 LIFE LESSONS, that have served him well.

Dean is the founder of Macfarlan Capital Partners, a real estate investment sponsor based in Dallas, TX. He has 40 years of industry experience in the development, acquisition, repositioning, and sale of investment properties exceeding the $1.5 billion mark.

We discuss:

0:55 - Who is Dean?
10:19 - Coming to Christ
16:47 - Marriage
29:12 - Life over living
38:00 - Dean's 10 Life Lessons

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@_bensamuels But for sure need a boutique hotel downtown w/ killer coffee.

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@_bensamuels For the oil and gas industry to not be cyclical so dependable, long term, incentive aligned investment can be made to ventures like you’re talking about.

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The world needs who you were born to be.

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Founders: When building your team, pay attention to The Who of Leadership...it is the real competitive advantage.

Thank you @TimSpiker for such excellent work!

https://t.co/i6gAw6nKWY

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@ahc @praxislabs #3!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🔥🔥🔥

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@danshipper @david_perell “It’s really a surrender…it wasn’t my choice.” Well said @david_perell 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

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The power of the right GUIDE to significantly grow your leadership is material. A GUIDE is either a:

(1)MENTOR: Someone 20 years ahead of you who shares relevant experience and wisdom.
(2)THERAPIST: Someone who helps you process past trauma so you can get healthier.
(3)COACH: Someone who encourages, challenges and holds you accountable to get active growth reps.

What GUIDES are you journeying with in 2024?

Shoutout to @jmarshopelika for originating and teaching on this concept!