“What’s the best way to get from here to there?”
By Derrick Snow - Founder and Creator of “Lean Your Life”
“How do I get from here to there in the most efficient way possible?” “Why am I going this way?” “I don’t think this is the right way - what do I need to do to change it?” Since I was a child, I remember asking myself these types of questions. They allowed me to explore different avenues, learn, and recalibrate. Little did I know these questions and attributes would spark my life achievements, and a career of helping people and businesses with Lean!
How has a Lean lifestyle personally helped me over the years? It created the foundation I needed for some of my most ambitious pursuits:
Rising from a childhood in low-income neighborhoods, plagued by drugs, alcohol, violence, and teenage pregnancy to become a successful Lean Coach, husband, and father.
Graduating high school 2 months shy of my 21st birthday after dealing with the instability of parents who struggled with alcohol and depression to become a first-generation college graduate, earning a bachelor’s degree with honors from the College of William & Mary - a top 10 U.S. public university.
Being overweight throughout my teenage years with borderline hypertension in my early 20’s to losing 100 lbs and changing my lifestyle.
Leaving toxic work cultures and the pursuit of superficial titles to create environments for individuals, teams, and businesses that foster meaning and continuous learning - ultimately, leading to the development of “Lean Your Life”.