South Florida Reset and AI Commitment

I just got back from 10 days in Fort Lauderdale and Miami, celebrating Rosh Hashanah and visiting old college friends. It’s been two months since I returned from my world tour, and I figured a little in-state trip would be good for me. I’ve enjoyed settling into a routine and working out these past two months, but I was ready for a change. After all, being 25 and living at home makes that inevitable.

So I headed to South Florida for the Jewish New Year and to reconnect with old friends. I stayed with two of my closest friends, Kyle and Ron, who I met at UF. They’ve become some of my tightest and most reliable people at this stage in life. I stayed at their parents’ homes, and we spent a lot of time exchanging ideas.

Kyle and I have been working on side projects together over the past couple of months. For a while, we focused on an AI-powered marketplace, but now we’re pivoting. I’ve learned so much about business, AI, and coding through working with Kyle. I really respect his perspective, and we make a great team. While I was down in South Florida, we decided we’re going all in—no more side-project energy. We’re officially committing to building a real company.

We started an AI agent consulting firm for small businesses. We already have two leads—one with a doctor and one with a lawn care business. Our focus is simple: build something that makes money and creates real value for customers. I’ve already learned a ton about thinking through business problems.

Rosh Hashanah itself was beautiful. I spent it at Ron’s mom’s house, where we shared a special meal, sang, reflected, and ate amazing food. We even joked about introducing each other to our “new egos.” Ron told me I seem calmer and less preachy now—I think he’s right. Those are two big steps for me. I used to always feel fired up about sharing whatever knowledge I had. Now I feel more comfortable, confident, and aware that everyone is on their own path.

I also got to see Max, Lee, Big Joe, Natan, Taylor, Ofek, and Tyler. Catching up with my old Dallas crew over dinner was surreal. I even beat Ron in both paddle and ping pong.

Honestly, I had never really explored South Florida before. After 10 days, I can say it’s not for me. It’s overcrowded, people don’t seem to have personal space, and everything feels a bit fake—like people are just throwing money around. Parts even felt a little ghetto. And the beaches? Honestly, not that nice. Coming home today, I realized how amazing Tampa Bay really is—more down-to-earth people, incredible sunsets, and beautiful beaches.

Downtown Miami was wild—so many skyscrapers crammed together that it looked like 20,000 people could live on a single block. But I need space. I need nature, fresh air, room to run, skip, exercise, and just feel alive.

Staying with my friends’ parents at 25 was also interesting. You get to watch the parent-son dynamic from a third-person perspective, and it made me grateful for how awesome my parents are. We have such a unique and strong relationship.

Now I’m back and ready to lock in. I have full faith that Kyle and I can make this AI agent consulting business work. I want to meditate more, read more, and stay laser-focused. I know I have the power and knowledge to make it happen. I trust myself, and I trust Hashem.

The Jewish New Year, 5786, began this past week, and I’m excited for what’s ahead. My focus this year is to integrate everything I’ve learned and fully execute. I trust the path.