Good morning, Team! It’s Friday!

I was in Sturgis, SD this week, pre-rally. I rented a bike at the airport, pictured above. It was fine, but I’ve lived most of my life believing nothing should ever stay stock. Modifications allow you to express who you are and if deliberately curated, becomes an extension of your personality.

To that point, last weekend Anne and I met up with friends and heard about a book from Mark Scharenbroich titled “Nice Bike”.  Per Amazon description, It’s a “collection of stories based on making meaningful connections with others in both your work and in your life. It’s about being a part of a community, knowing that contributions matter and experiencing a greater affiliation with others.”

I’m in a new role at a new-ish employer and I’m working to develop rapport with my coworkers. One of them bought a new motorcycle, while keeping his old one, until the right buyer showed up 2 weeks too early for me to simply borrow his.

The point for me is I took the premise of the book literally and reached out before meeting him in person and arranged a ride while in town this week. The conversation was the best. The weather may have impacted the ride but that wasn’t really the point.

Wherever you are, whatever you ride, try the nice bike theory and watch someone light up.

Have a blessed weekend!

E