Zachary Tison

Working toward a big goal can make it easy to overlook the small wins along the way. I catch myself doing this all the time. I finish something I have been working on, solve a problem, or learn a new skill, and almost immediately I am thinking about what I need to do next. There is always another project, another deadline, or another problem that needs to be solved. At Mettle Ops, we work on some projects that can take months or even years to complete. When you are only focused on the...

August often feels like a transition. Summer is winding down, new schedules are approaching, and many of the goals we started earlier in the year are no longer new or exciting. Starting something is exciting. Finishing something is rewarding. But most of the work happens in the middle. At Mettle Ops, some of our projects can take years to complete. That means the final result is not built through one major accomplishment or one productive day. It is built through consistent effort,...

June is one of my favorite times of year. The weather is better, people spend more time outside, sports are in full swing, and calendars start filling up with events, vacations, and gatherings. It’s a season that reminds me of something we often overlook: people need community. In a culture that celebrates individual success, it’s easy to believe that achievement is something we accomplish on our own. We admire self-made success stories and independent leaders. But when you look closely at...