Surprise Yourself
An unexpected power outage, a generator that would not start, and the pride of learning something outside my usual lane.
Observations from the work
Field Notes
Practical observations about buyers, homes, money, and the decisions people face along the way. The experiences are real. Private details stay private.
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From the 500s Toward Homeownership
Turning my credit-rebuilding journey into practical tools, one-on-one calls, and a path toward homeownership.
The Stan Store Is Live
Launching a storefront for the practical tools I use while rebuilding my business and financial future.
Keep Being Imperfect Until You Nail It
A maddening day making a rough video, and a lesson in shipping before you feel ready.
Room for Imperfect People
Building systems and a path to financial security that leaves room for imperfect people.
Maybe We Need More Humans
Building a more secure financial future—and a real sense of community along the way.
Stability vs. the Chase
Finding enough stability to stay in the game while accepting the risk of self-employment.
The Goal Stays. The Plan Is Disposable.
The goal can remain fixed while the plan gets rebuilt repeatedly.
Keep Score
A scoreboard helps me see the work, the progress, and what I can do today.
Pushing the Chips Forward
A reflection on safety, uncertainty, and knowing which chips to protect—and which ones to push forward.
A great house cannot fix the wrong commute
Buyers can love the property and still reject the lifestyle once they experience the drive that comes with it.
The moment homeownership becomes real
The most rewarding closings begin with people who never imagined they could qualify—and end with a quiet moment of disbelief when the keys become theirs.
What one neighborhood reveals about a shifting market
A roughly 275-home community shows why broad housing headlines rarely describe what homeowners are experiencing right now.
Why Field Notes exists
Housing advice should begin with what actually happens—not with another polished sales pitch.
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