My pastor calls me a war horse and I love that title

Not because it’s flashy, but because it captures how I approach both church and work—focused, disciplined, and committed to the mission, without seeking the spotlight.

# In Church: Leading Without the Limelight

I teach. I preach. I help build. But I don’t push myself to the front—I let my pastor lead while I serve with diligence. When it’s not my turn, I step back.

Over the years, my pastor has repeated this phrase to me many times, and each time, it sinks in a little deeper. The war horse doesn’t seek recognition. It simply gets the job done. And the better it does its work, the more it becomes relied upon—and then it can reap its benefits.

# In Work: Driving the Vision, Not the Attention

As a CTO, my job is to move the company toward the vision set by our CEO.
🔹 I sharpen my skills.
🔹 I contribute where I add the most value.
🔹 I step out when it’s not my moment.

I don’t have to be in every meeting or every conversation. Learning this has been freeing—it allows me to be fully present where I’m needed, without burnout or overextension.

# The Power of Knowing Your Role

By focusing on what truly matters, my work feels like a passion, not a burden. I genuinely enjoy what I do.

Not everyone needs the spotlight. Some of us thrive in the trenches, pushing forward with steady strength.

And together, we build something greater than we ever could alone.

The sum is always greater than the parts.