To My Community,
One of the things I look forward to when a year comes to an end, is it inspires me to reflect on the past year, and focus on what it is I want to manifest in the coming year. A little exercise I’ve done for the past dozen years or so is to come up with one word that exemplifies what kind of year I want to have. It sparks great conversation with my wife and friends who play along with me. And it always leads to creating a year better than the last.
So this past year my word was adventure. And it sure was, both personally and professionally. Our family embarked on an international adventure in Costa Rica. We navigated to waterfalls, drove through rivers, and immersed ourselves and our kids in local culture. And professionally, the adventure of our business taught me how to navigate higher than ever demand, COVID-induced supply shortages, and rising construction costs. And more importantly, this year exemplified how the adventure of life fuels my spirit.
And now at the end of 2021, I’m left feeling grateful for so many things. First for this wonderful place we get to call home. I’m grateful for the fantastic clients whom have placed their trust in Lewis Builders; it’s something I don’t take lightly. I’m also grateful that our business continues to grow almost 20 percent year-over-year with the help of our amazing team’s talent and dedication. Thank you to each of you. Our clients. Our employees. And our community.
So looking ahead to 2022, the word I am choosing, is… Joy. Both how I can experience more of it, and also how I can spread more of it. I believe our life’s purpose to to enJOY it. Professionally, I feel joy when a client experiences inspired living from their newly completed home. I feel joy in leading and mentoring my team to reach their highest and best, both personally and professionally. I feel tremendous joy with being able to give back, in 2022 we will finish our outdoor renovation project with Meals-on-Wheels, and are also able to complete an accessibility renovation for our worthy friend, Joseph Escalante.
Personally, I feel joy experiencing life with quality time with my kids and wife. Whether it is Mount Aconcagua that I aim to climb this year, or simply teaching my kids how to ski, I seek to follow my joy. Create my bliss. And I encourage each of you to do the same in your own way.
So come play along with me. What is your word for the year? What is it that you want to create in 2022?
Sincerely,
John Lewis
