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* Restaurant owners * Operators * Thought leaders in the industry can ALL learn a lot from studying/watching sports events and their athletes. Over the weekend, an amazing boxing match happened. Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney Without going into all the details of the pre, during, and after the fight - Ryan Garcia did what most didn’t believe he will do, WIN 🏆 Because of all of his behavior in recent months, most (including Haney himself) believed he will not be ready. And even appeared psychologically “absent” from time to time. In their world, he was * emotionally - all over the place * psychologically - disturbed With all of the responsibilities you have on your plate, it may occur that you too appear * emotionally - all over the place * psychologically - disturbed But what do you do when it happens to you? In Garcia’s case, most was part of his plan. He knew exactly what he was doing. In your case however, it may be different as you are not necessarily attempting to confuse your competitors. The thing though is, you may not purposefully attempt to confuse your competitors, but you ARE confusing your team with your behavior and/or the way you’re expressing yourself. You may not have to do like Ryan did and have a mini orchestra playing “war music” as he was getting himself ready for his fight🥷 But, you can calm your mind by allowing yourself * to understand what’s going on with your emotions * by choosing to work/study the psychological aspects of the restaurant industry so you can become better at what you are doing As a Mental Toughness Specialist in the restaurant industry, I can help you get competitive, ready, and/or calm the emotional and mental parts of you😃👏🏿 P.S. I don’t play any instruments though😂 https://lnkd.in/gzdG_Zh3

* Restaurant owners * Operators * Thought leaders in the industry can ALL learn a lot from studying/watching sports events and their athletes. Over the weekend, an amazing boxing match happened. Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney Without going into all the details of the pre, during, and after the fight - Ryan Garcia did what most didn’t believe he will do, WIN 🏆 Because of all of his behavior in recent months, most (including Haney himself) believed he will not be ready. And even appeared psychologically “absent” from time to time. In their world, he was * emotionally - all over the place * psychologically - disturbed With all of the responsibilities you have on your plate, it may occur that you too appear * emotionally - all over the place * psychologically - disturbed But what do you do when it happens to you? In Garcia’s case, most was part of his plan. He knew exactly what he was doing. In your case however, it may be different as you are not necessarily attempting to confuse your competitors. The thing though is, you may not purposefully attempt to confuse your competitors, but you ARE confusing your team with your behavior and/or the way you’re expressing yourself. You may not have to do like Ryan did and have a mini orchestra playing “war music” as he was getting himself ready for his fight🥷 But, you can calm your mind by allowing yourself * to understand what’s going on with your emotions * by choosing to work/study the psychological aspects of the restaurant industry so you can become better at what you are doing As a Mental Toughness Specialist in the restaurant industry, I can help you get competitive, ready, and/or calm the emotional and mental parts of you😃👏🏿 P.S. I don’t play any instruments though😂 https://lnkd.in/g4ngtNgf

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🥃📖 "Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whisky is barely enough." - Mark Twain 📖🥃 Embrace the wisdom of Mark Twain and savor the essence of good whisky. 🌟 Share this timeless quote with your fellow whisky enthusiasts and let's raise a glass to the water of life! 🥃🎉 #WhiskyQuotes #MarkTwain #WhiskyWisdom #WhiskyEnthusiast #WaterOfLife #whiskylover #whiskycasks #whiskyinvestment #whiskysolutions

🥃📖 "Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whisky is barely enough." - Mark Twain 📖🥃 Embrace the wisdom of Mark Twain and savor the essence of good whisky. 🌟 Share this timeless quote with your fellow whisky enthusiasts and let's raise a glass to the water of life! 🥃🎉 #WhiskyQuotes #MarkTwain #WhiskyWisdom #WhiskyEnthusiast #WaterOfLife #whiskylover #whiskycasks #whiskyinvestment #whiskysolutions

Here is everything you need to know about Blanton’s, Elmer T. Lee, and Colonel Albert B. Blanton - the namesake of the famous bourbon - in this ultimate guide to Blanton’s.

Want to get a PhD. in the On Premise Alcohol in about 40 minutes? Watch the latest interview with Jason Murphy, Jenn Litz-Kirk and Jordan Driggers. Outstanding perspective by Jason, touching on beer, spirits/cocktails, wine trends - including draft & packaged. What is working, what is not, where innovations are coming from, how to grow craft with the right offerings in the right regions, price impacts and consumer premiumization, driving decisions with insights while still maintaining variety and seeing what can make the offerings more "fun" and appealing. Jason's comments regarding how in an ideal world all 30 taps would be beer, but until that happens he is looking to see what can add value is something everyone should consider. Again, OUTSTANDING discussion as you would expect, it is a MUST listen.

Swiss cheese" is my favorite because of its distinctive nutty flavor, smooth texture, and the iconic holes that add a playful touch. Every bite takes you on a delicious journey, evoking the picturesque Swiss landscapes and the craftsmanship that goes into creating this culinary delight. From melting into a gooey delight on a sandwich to pairing perfectly with fruits and wines, Swiss cheese is a versatile and irresistible treat. How about you? What's your favorite cheese?

Here's a holiday weekend #fridayfive: 1. Jeremy Renner is not normal. From crushed to running in 15 months...how is it even possible? With this in mind, consider the genius of BrooksRunning.com being a small part of his recovery then leveraging his amazing story in a commercial that is more inspiration than it is a sales pitch. Hoka who? Nike what? https://lnkd.in/evt3uhxB 2. I'm sure I was not the only one who was not surprised that Nestlé was first to market with products targeting consumers taking #ozempic and similar drugs. I wish, however, the industry would take a breathe on this issue. About 5% are on these drugs now, that's projected to grow to 7-9% within the next ten years. That's about the same as the share of consumers on gluten free diets, Keto, Paleo, and other similar diets. There's money to be made, but it's not the death knell the industry is afraid it will be. https://lnkd.in/eUUCTNwj 3. Walking trade shows like National Restaurant Association Show is fantastic for really immersing yourself in where the industry is and what innovation may be pushing us forward. Part of that experience is having the opportunity to talk about that very issue with a wide range of colleagues to get a broader perspective beyond your own. The overwhelming opinion is that food & beverage innovation is still very safe and very close in. Lots of iterative innovation and little groundbreaking, boundary pushing innovation. There are a lot of challenges we're facing, but real innovation is the only thing that will keep our industry compelling and relevant to consumers at a time when they are increasingly turning to retail where innovation is thriving. 4. Heading into the Memorial Day weekend, many of us will heartily enjoy (gorge just seems too indelicate) berries. Ever wonder where those berry and fruit names came from? Even if your answer was no, this article from Mental Floss will provide you with some fascinating holiday reading, giving you plenty of potentially random conversation starters at neighborhood picnics. https://lnkd.in/eWd8KRgF 5. The new Saluhall in San Francisco may, finally, be the thing that helps usher Scandinavian food into the mainstream. It's been bubbling under the survey for a while but hasn't quite broken through. As Mike Kostyo and I track the quiet movement, which is expanding beyond cafes and bars to hotels per the United Airlines Hemispheres Magazine (https://lnkd.in/eQ2szR35), it seems this type of food and culture would compliment these experiences. Frankly, I can't wait to explore the next time I'm in San Francisco! Have a great Memorial Day weekend everyone! #trends2024 #running #innovation #consumerinsights #reading #quiet #menumattersllc #restaurants #foodandbeverageindustry #foodservice #hospitality