I Earned the Carnegie Medal For Best Dad.

Presented to me for services performed from 2006-Current. I’m still in service. My wife and the kids know what they will endure, sustain, and embrace when I’m around. Sure, they always ignore the fine print, but it is there. I’m the guy whose hand drifts toward the…

Thought Leadership Is Bullshit

Thought Leadership is karaoke nobody asked for. I've decided to become a Thought Leader. Step 1: Start every post with "Unpopular opinion:" even though 47,000 people said the exact same thing this week. Step 2: Share my "framework" for success. It's…

2.5 Of 5 Senses Don't Work

Since my accident and rehab, my vision was wrecked, my hearing in one ear was down to ~30%, and my taste and smell were gone. My vision healed and came back to 20/20 within about 6 to 7 months. I was told that although surgery could be performed on…

I Wrote Another Book!

A study put out by "Jake Toolson University" cites that "..being predictable is boring." - 1981, LIFE. In an interview conducted with their chief DGAF, Jake Toolson.. . Actually, he walked away from the interview. The people with answers are usually selling something. Stop being boring ❤️ Jake…

I Launched My First Online Course!

It teaches kids how to stay offline. For 7 days, your kid logs into their tablet. Opens an app. Watches me explain why they should go outside and touch grass. Here's the curriculum: Day 1: "Why screens are bad for your brain." Day 3: "The…

Seinfeld Is The Best

I watch Seinfeld. I watch Seinfeld every. single. night.   I’ve done this for years.  My wife has never seen a single episode of Seinfeld, but she can quote it like clockwork, and fill in the punch lines because she’s heard the entire series 320x times. When I’m…

Cops are at their house again.

"Cops are at their house again" they told us. We installed external cameras and internal garage cameras nearly two years ago. We called them the "Chad Cams" and they pickup motion, and sound, ALL SOUNDS including talk 😄 We told our kids they couldn't be…

Blankets of Memories: MAKE THEM

With recent events around us, as unexpected goodbyes are happening, I'm reminded how fragile life is. Hug your people. 🫂 Call your parents. 🤟 Call everyone. 📣 Be present. Keep sewing those blankets of memories. In the end, that is...... all .... we ..... get ............. to ............. leave ............... behind. ❤️ Jake https://lnkd.in/gcxX7haB…

Im Now An Electrician

With the help of AI, I was able to install my first electrical outlet, and it works too ⚡ Oh, and I’m almost a master plumber now.Yesterday, AI walked me through installing a toilet. I’m still chiseling a trench through my living room floor for the pipe that…

Im An Astronaut

Today, I heroically ascended the 3nd floor staircase in my house — no oxygen tank, just pure grit. At the top, I snapped a selfie, then I descended back down, clutching my Liquid Death. I then stepped outside, rang the bell, kissed my Chevelle, and basked in the glory of my…