Tyler JonesJan 101 min"It's about do you understand?"In Matthew McConaughey’s latest book, Greenlights, he shares the quote below. I won’t give you the back story because it’s my hope that y...
Tyler JonesJan 41 minScrape Off Your BootsI recently started the book, Greenlights, by Matthew McConaughey & am incredibly wrapped up in the book. I elected to listen to the audio...
Tyler JonesJan 31 min2020 -> 2021It’s easy to forget to reflect on everything we accomplish as humans, so I cut out some time today to list out 2020. Proposed to Andrea (...
Tyler JonesDec 27, 20201 min(Trying To) Take a BreakI’ve been attempting to take a break, which has impacted the amount of writing I’ve done. Although I’ve succeeded at taking a break the p...
Tyler JonesDec 22, 20201 minStartup Journaling ProcessThe best advice I had while starting Slab Outdoors came from Professor Chawla at North Central College. As I started to build plans to la...
Tyler JonesDec 21, 20201 minThere Will Always Be Problems“There will always be problems.” I’m the kind of individual that doesn’t feel comfortable until the daily tasks are accomplished, and the...
Tyler JonesDec 15, 20201 minThe Best Interview Question I've Ever Been AskedRecently, in an interview, I was asked “how do you find balance & reset?” Based on the interviews I’ve been a part of this was incredibly...
Tyler JonesDec 14, 20201 min"It's How We Show Up That Matters More"“Showing up is important, but it’s how we show up that matters more.” I recently read these words in the book Do Better Work – a book by ...
Tyler JonesDec 10, 20201 minA Genuine Article Changes EverythingLast week, the News Gazette & Journal Republican ran an article about Slab Outdoors & provided information around our launch this past su...
Tyler JonesDec 8, 20201 minNever Too High & Never Too LowA month ago, I was at the beginning of the longest sales lull I had seen since starting Slab Outdoors. I was down & scrambled to find a w...
Tyler JonesDec 7, 20201 minPay Attention to Those Who Take Chances on YouLast week, I was offered a position with a company in Indianapolis (Lessonly) that I have had my sights on. My circumstances are a little...
Tyler JonesDec 4, 20201 minIntentional & HonestAs I grow up, I look for common traits in the people that I surround myself with. What attracts me to a certain individual and why do I b...
Tyler JonesDec 1, 20201 minLean Into the DipYears ago, I read The Dip by Seth Godin and it totally changed the way I think about business. Recently, I experienced a “dip” and had to...
Tyler JonesNov 29, 20201 minThankful for ShopifyAs of right now, it looks like I’ll be quarantining for the next 10-14 days. Based on the year we’ve had; this isn’t a surprise to anyone...
Tyler JonesNov 28, 20201 minA Website Visitor RecordToday, over 200 people visited the SLAB Outdoors website. This has been a number I've been working towards while running minimal ads on s...
Tyler JonesNov 26, 20201 minA New ThanksgivingThis year, Thanksgiving is quite odd. Personally, much of my family is unable to be with us and it’s just my parents & I at home. This da...
Tyler JonesNov 24, 20201 min“Just stick true to what your company is about and be a rad person!”Part of my weekly routine with running SLAB is reaching out to brands that are relatively established and respected among outdoorsmen. Re...
Tyler JonesNov 23, 20201 min"Execution is What Separates People from One Another"I had a long conversation with an individual the other day that had launched a business around the exact time as I had launch SLAB. We we...
Tyler JonesNov 22, 20201 min"Life is the Relationships We Have & Build"Lately, I’ve been wondering why I take life so seriously? In addition, why does everyone else take life so seriously? I understand that t...