Mahatma Gandhi famously said, “Live as if you were going to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were going to live forever.”

At Thrive, lifelong learning is an integral part of maintaining best-in-class consulting results. We are excited to share some of the learning we’ve done so far in 2026!

Books Read

Poems and Prayers by Matthew McConaughey

Wild by Cheryl Strayed

World War II History Nerds

The Aztecs Henry Freeman

Honolulu and Moloka'i by Allan Brennert

Beloved by Francis Chan

Ten Thousand Stitches by Olivia Atwater

Tithe by Holly Black

Confronting Capitalism by Vivek Chibber

The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert

The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson

Misery by Stephen King

Honor Thy Label by Gero Leson

Imagine the God of Heaven by John Burke

Places Visited (Outside Texas)

New Jersey

Memphis, GA

New York City, NY

Hawaii, HI

Washington, DC

San Diego, CA

New Orleans, LA

Holland

Norway

Sweden

Scotland

Mérida

Mexico

Ibiza

Spain

Places We Volunteered At

Grace Bible Church

Meals on Wheels

Northwest Assistance Ministries

Texas Exes Houston Chapter

The Harris Center Foundation

Austin Angels

Unfunded List

Austin Christian Church 

MAM

Boys to Men mentoring

Classes Attended (excluding webinars)

AI for Business at MIT

Environmental Science and Statistics

Nonprofit Management Certificate at UMass

Unique Lived Perspectives

Marathon Finisher

Musician and artist

Special needs parent

Special needs sister

Special needs cousin

Special needs godmother

Hopeful FIFA World Cup Attendee

Half-marathon runner

Competitive dancer

MOAS participant

Future adoptive mother