Intentional Absence

For the past two weeks, I have been noticeably absent from your inbox on Friday mornings. While I always look forward to writing Terry Talks, this absence was intentional and for a very good reason.  I recently returned from a trip to Australia where I had the opportunity to spend time with my daughter, Madeline, … Continue reading Intentional Absence

Honoring Mom

One of the more interesting realities about success is that many of the qualities people eventually admire in us were not developed entirely on our own. Long before we stepped into leadership roles, built careers, learned how to navigate adversity, or discovered what we were truly capable of, many of us were already being shaped … Continue reading Honoring Mom

The Last Time

A few weeks back, I found myself going through that tedious exercise we all endure every four years as real estate professionals, renewing my license. This marks the 10th time in my career I’ve completed the process. I’ll leave the math to you on that. But this time, as I worked through the forms and … Continue reading The Last Time

The Fast Lane of Culture

In the Fast & Furious movies, Dominic Toretto lives by a simple code: “I don’t have friends. I got family.” It’s more than a punchline. It’s the backbone of the entire story. No matter what threat they face—from global villains to impossible odds—the crew always comes through. Not because they have to… but because they’ve chosen to be … Continue reading The Fast Lane of Culture