Wherever you go to get off the grid, clear the mind and recharge, I suggest you get to it as soon as possible…it is so fulfilling to reset at this moment as the summer of 2009 arrives. I am just re-entering the grid after several days in my favorite getaway in the Eastern Sierras near the east entrance of Yosemite.

All that kept coming to me as I reflected on the last 9 months was how fortunate we are to still be here doing what we love. While these are and will be tough times for the foreseeable future, we imagined far worse just a few months back. I feel like we have turned that psychological corner from managing fear of the unknown and managing a baseline level of productivity to really being able to think long term, plan and be fired up about the potential for the future. What a refreshing change and one that could not be more exhilarating for all of us here at Nau.

That said, we should remember the many lessons learned to not let history repeat itself.

Here was my short list of things not to lose sight of:

1)  The things that really matter often are those that get neglected…QT with family and friends, pursuing your passions and maintaining balance.  Live fully everyday because it is what really matters.
2)   All the stuff in our social fabric that appeared unsustainable or too good to be true was exactly what our instincts told us…it just took longer than we expected to unravel.
3)  When the shit hits the fan, as it did last Fall and continues to do in some sectors of our economy, you learn who your true friends are and we really now know full well, the strength and loyalty of our community.  Thanks for the support of customers, vendors and partners alike.

We are back at our passion of building meaningful products, brands and a lasting company and will remain dedicated to enjoying the journey as much as the results.

Thanks for reading,