Bob Gilbreath
📍Cincinnati, OH | Investor, writer, advisor
📝 Editor’s Note | Linkedin: Rob Belk
One of the most underrated features of a house is the front porch. Nowadays, with air conditioning, we all stay inside. My non-data informed instinct is to say front porches are built with a lot less frequency today.
However, you combine a front porch, a great view, and rocking chairs…*chef’s kiss*
I think the best front porch in the world is at my grandparent’s mountain house in Montreat, North Carolina. My kids are the 7th generation to spend summers up in Montreat. If you know the town its probably because you got dragged there on a church youth trip or you took a wrong turn looking for Black Mountain.
Most of the times when I go to Montreat, I am concerned about whether the electricity works in the house or if there is a bat in the bedroom.
However, as long as the rocking chairs are in good shape, all is good.
This past weekend, we went up with some friends for Father’s Day weekend. There were many highlights throughout the weekend, but the sneaky best might have been home made martinis and impromptu kids dance party on the porch before bedtime.
The highlight of the highlight, was learning my buddy was a serious gymnast growing up. Much to the kids delight, he re-enacted Dirty Dancing scenes twirling them all above his head, complete with soundtrack.
“I’ve had the time of my life, and I owe it all to you….” thanks Babe (my grandmother’s nickname, who always loved Montreat and considered it her spiritual happy place)
A few pictures, the first is of my dad. I think this is the coolest photo because it captures the innocence and excitement of childhood (and no iphones)!
Without further ado…
Why Bob?
Bob and I got connected via Alla Adam. I’m appreciative of continued opportunities to network with successful agency owners. I think its pretty cool that Bob hosts his own office hours that you can sign up for (and has a great substack).
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Self-Description
Entrepreneur with 2 exits and +100 mistakes who's now in the business of enabling others' journeys.
Bob’s 6 Recommendations
Written in his own words…
1. Conscious Accomplishment - by Scott Britton
Hands down the best modern guide for spiritual seekers with one foot in the real world. Scott is an enlightened leader who is still building companies but sees this work as building himself.
2. Daily Science Videos with Anton
He's a wonderful person that digs into the latest scientific research and makes it understandable in 15 minutes or less. Topics range from the latest James Webb findings to how fungi control the rain.
3. Email Me
If you're the kind of person who writes yourself emails or leaves yourself voicemails with reminders and ideas, you must have this app. Just hit a button, type or speak, and it's sent to your inbox so you can deal with it later.
4. Podcast: Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Cal is a computer scientist who helps us make our lives more simple. He provides weekly tips on how to avoid digital distractions and shift to deep work. He recently launched an additional episode each week where he tears apart arguments about how AI is going to take our jobs and take over the world. A much needed voice or reason!
5. Priorities (Game)
Wonderful game for adults (but also kid-safe) in which players must guess how each person in the group would prioritize five things from their perspective. It's fun, quick, strategic, but, most importantly, provides conversation-worthy insights about each other.
6. Author Clock
A digital desk clock that tells the time through literary quotes. Beautiful product on your desk that keeps you reading, thinking, and smiling.
Plug | My Substack: The Workaround by Bob Gilbreath
It's for fellow entrepreneurs and innovators who follow my stories from a career in tech startups and corporate innovation. I’m write to help you discover a shortcut to success or a trap to avoid.
Want to get in touch with Bob? Email him at b.gilbreath@gmail.com
P.S. from Rambull — Moonbrew crew. I got another one for you to try. Clevr has lightly different ingredients and a different flavor. I’m a sucker for a good latte (and a good night’s sleep).
Here is a good review comparing options. Heres to cracking the code on better sleep.
