Almost 30 years in business and I still get surprised by growth.

This week I stood next to a young man (my son) who is almost as tall as I am. I looked at him and thought, I was not ready for him to grow so fast. Growth can sneak up on you-even when you think you know what to expect. But when it comes to business, I try to stay prepared.

At UponAI I knew growth could come at any moment. We built systems, planned for busy times, and made sure our team could handle more calls, more clients, and more questions.

In my early days, I learned the hard way that you cannot predict every surprise. Sometimes growth means a new client. Sometimes it means a new challenge you did not see coming.

The only way to stay successful is to prepare for just about anything. After nearly three decades, I know that preparation is not just about having a plan.

It is about staying flexible, learning from each experience, and never thinking you have seen it all. Growth-personal or business-keeps us humble and always moving forward. How do you get ready for the next big leap in your business or life?