Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Tonight is a beautiful night in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, and I’m writing from my suite at Hotel Xcaret México, where I’ve stayed for the past week as part of AppSumo’s annual company retreat. This vacation has been wonderful and I’ve had so much fun connecting with colleagues from Austin and around the world. The highlights of the retreat for me include our company party at Xcaret Park, a day-long excursion with coworkers at Xplor (an adventure park owned by the resort), company dinners with colleagues at delicious restaurants, time spent relaxing at the resort and exploring the property, and much more.
I’ve also had time to reflect on the years I’ve spent at AppSumo, the many amazing experiences I’ve had as part of the company, and the lessons I will take with me for the rest of my life and career. These lessons include:
- A belief and confidence in myself to actualize my dreams and live a dream life.
- The importance of customer service in business and a customer-first approach to entrepreneurship.
- The value of pursuing meaning, fun, and fulfillment in life and at work.
This is my last night in Playa del Carmen before I fly home tomorrow morning. It’s been amazing and I’m grateful to AppSumo for celebrating our team’s success with a once-in-a-lifetime retreat at an incredible four-star resort. I’m also proud of the company’s success in 2023 and of my growth and professional achievements this year.
