011: Effort, Risk, & Exposure

I have a little confession: the Phil of the past wouldn't recognize the Phil of today, microphone in hand, ready to speak.

November 2nd, 4:30 pm in San Antonio, Texas, was more than just another appointment in my calendar.
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My palms were sweaty, heart racing — the familiar flare up of nerves in my chest and butterflies in my stomach before stepping into the unknown.
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Beside me, Carolina shared a reassuring smile as we prepared to address a room full of really smart entreprene…