01 Jan Independence and the Future

Well is has been a year since I put on my big boy pants and moved to Uptown Charlotte. A lot has happened, the business model has changed. The company has taken on a brand of its own. I have made many mistakes, but had many triumphs.

Every time I walk through those golden doors and get on the elevator I am reminded of God's faithfulness. You see, when I first moved to Charlotte 7 years ago, I told God I wanted to be in the heart of Charlotte. At the time, I thought it was just a dream. Uptown in any city is expensive. Charlotte is no exception.  But not only am I here, but I am at the crossroads of Charlotte.I literally can look out my window and see the spot where the city began.

This July 17, 2012 photo shows statue of a woman holding a baby at Independence Square in downtown Charlotte, N.C. The statue is one of four bronze statues at the intersection of Trade and Tryon streets. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

In this crossroads in the 4 corners on what is called Independence Square are 4 statutes. The four bronze statues at Independence Square were given to the City of Charlotte by The Queens Table, a philanthropic group.  The statues were created by Washington D.C. sculptor Raymond Kaskey.

The statues of Transportation, Commerce, and Industry represent elements of the past which have contributed to Charlotte’s growth as a major commercial center.  The three statues are all looking towards the fourth statue, which is called Future.

The best part is my window faces the statute Future. This means everyday I walk through a square called Independence at the Crossroads of the City and See my Future.  The symbolism is not lost on me.  When I was at the crossroads of my business and my life, I needed to be free. In fact my future is predicated on living free. Free from the confines of limited thinking.  Free from the Status Quo. It is how I have created the culture of the ByrdOlogy Group. Disrupt the Status Quo.

I would like to take this time and thank everyone that have been so supportive. Without your encouragement..... I would thank the people that stood by that grabbed this vision and made it a reality.

I am not sure what the immediate future will entail. I just know that it will be epic.  I am excited. I am reminded that in business as in life you can start again.

Again thank you for a wonderful year.