Turning the Cap! Being Serious and Focused is a mindset, not an attitude.

I started as a young professional almost 30 years ago after I graduated from the University of Florida - and trust me - this was a BIG accomplishment at the time.

Growing up, Sports was everything to me (it was my identity) - school was a necessity, definitely not a passion.

I was an "A" Math student, but B-C in everything else.

Then, my high school friends dragged me down to Gainesville Florida to talk with counselors at Santa Fe CC, because my grades were not good enough to get into UF.

Once accepted - by a narrow margin due to borderline ACT Scores, I flourished at Santa Fe with the small classes and great professors. I also played basketball for the school with several of my longtime friends.

In 1990, I applied and was officially accepted into the University of Florida.

It was here that I originally began the theory of Turning the Cap!

Because I never saw myself as someone who was academically justified to be at a school the caliber of UF, but I was going to put on my game face and proceed with confidence.

Over the years, some friends and business partners claim that the art of Turning the Cap is half acting and half engagement. I know it's not about being fake, but you can't move forward if you are not in the game. So, to get in the game - engaging with confidence even in areas of knowledge deficit - allows precious time to catch up and learn the content.

It's a Mindset.

When I approach any new personal or professional challenge, I always enter the game with a serious and focused approach.

It does not reflect as stand offish, confrontational, Mr. now-it-all, or an I'm better than you attitude.

I care about my efforts and outcomes.

I thrive under pressure.

I believe that you owe it to whoever provided you with the opportunity.

Switching gears is necessary to manage your energy levels and appropriate use of intensity.

Always Bet on Yourself!