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The world is evolving and those individuals and organizations that aren't willing to grow with it will be missing out on a significant portion of market share. Fundamism works together with our clients to devise a strategy that works best for all parties. Companies like Zappos and Google are pioneers when it comes to employee satisfaction and customer service. They are seeing success because they choose to put emphasis on what matters most, the employee. At Fundamism, we strive to help clients realize their true potential by shifting culture and seeing each project through until the desired outcome is reached.

11/05/2026

Change the moment before the moment changes you.

A little throwback reminder that we don’t have to let other people’s words, opinions, or actions dictate how we feel or experience our day!

We spend so much time worrying about what others think, replaying frustrating interactions, or allowing someone else’s behavior to occupy our thoughts long after the moment has passed. And without even realizing it, we’re giving those people influence over experiences that are ours to create.

Here’s where a Brain Pattern Interrupt can make a difference. When you recognize that someone else’s behavior is beginning to affect your mindset, you have an opportunity to pause, shift your perspective, and choose how you want to respond.

It’s not about ignoring people or pretending their actions don’t matter. It’s about understanding that you have a choice in how much influence you allow those moments to have over your life.

So here’s something to think about: Are you giving someone else more power over your happiness than they deserve?

You can’t control everyone around you, but you can be intentional about the energy and perspective you bring into your next moment.

10/31/2026

What better way to kick off Halloween than with a throwback to one of the most ridiculous outfits I’ve ever worn? And believe it or not, this one wasn’t even for Halloween!

What started as a silly idea between two friends to wear matching cat-print wrestling singlets to a Royals game turned into an experience that would change my life in ways I never could have imagined.

From appearing on the Jumbotron to being featured in national publications, those ridiculous cat suits created opportunities, memories, and meaningful connections that never would have happened if I’d been too worried about what other people might think.

And that’s the message I want you to take away from this story.

So often, we hold ourselves back because we’re afraid of looking silly, standing out, or being judged by others. But when we allow those thoughts to dictate our decisions, we might be missing out on some pretty incredible experiences.

Sometimes the biggest Brain Pattern Interrupt is simply giving yourself permission to be authentically YOU.

So whether you’re putting on a Halloween costume this weekend or just showing up as yourself on an ordinary Tuesday, I challenge you to embrace what makes you different.

You never know where one unexpected moment might lead.

And who knows? Maybe your next ridiculous outfit will change your life too.

10/21/2026

Change the moment before the moment changes you.

Let’s talk about something we all experience: the mundane.

The household chores, the repetitive tasks at work, the responsibilities that seem to fill our days without bringing us much excitement. It’s easy to approach these moments with frustration, wishing we were doing just about anything else.

But what if the task itself didn’t need to change for our experience of it to improve?

That’s where a Brain Pattern Interrupt comes in. By recognizing the mindset we’re bringing into a situation and deliberately introducing something unexpected, we create an opportunity to experience that same moment differently.

Sometimes that means taking a breath before a difficult conversation. Other times, it means throwing on some music and turning your living room into your own personal concert while sweeping the floor. 🎤🧹

The responsibility is still there, but you’ve made a conscious choice about the energy you bring to it.

So here’s my challenge to you: What’s one ordinary task in your life that could use a little more FUN?

10/02/2026

Change the moment before the moment changes you.

Long before I had a name for Brain Pattern Interrupts, I was using them every day while answering calls at Farmers Insurance. When someone called already frustrated, it would have been easy to absorb that energy, become defensive, or simply rush through the problem in front of us.

Instead, I learned to recognize what was happening and make an intentional choice about where I wanted the interaction to go. Looking back, I was following the same three-step process I teach today.

Acknowledge the Loop: This person is frustrated, and I have a choice whether I allow that frustration to dictate the rest of our conversation.
Interrupt the Pattern: Instead of matching their energy, I would ask something unexpected: “How could I go about bringing a smile to your face today?”
Anchor the Moment: Once the energy shifted, there was an opportunity to move beyond the frustration, understand the person behind the problem, and have a more productive conversation.

That’s what I love about Brain Pattern Interrupts. They don’t require some elaborate gesture or perfectly planned response; they simply require enough awareness to recognize where a moment is heading and enough intention to decide you’d like to take it somewhere different.

You may not get to choose the energy someone brings into an interaction, but you do get a say in the energy you bring back.

Change the moment before the moment changes you.

09/08/2026

Well this might be the largest Brain Pattern Interrupt I’ve ever witnessed. 🌭😂

Thousands of people stopped whatever they were thinking about and became completely invested in one very important mission: GET. THE. HOT. DOG. IN. THE. BUN.

For those few seconds, everyone was present. Strangers were working together. The entire stadium was connected over something completely ridiculous.

And years from now, people probably won’t remember the score of this game.

But they’ll always remember the hot dog story.

That’s the power of a Brain Pattern Interrupt. One unexpected moment took thousands of people with thousands of different things on their minds and gave them one shared experience to connect over.

Sometimes FUN finds you.

And when it does, be present enough to enjoy it.

08/20/2026

𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖.

How often do we tell someone, “Appreciate you,” without ever stopping to explain why?

The truth is, appreciation has become part of our everyday vocabulary. We say it as we walk away, end a meeting, or finish a phone call. While there’s nothing wrong with those two words, imagine how much more meaningful they become when we slow down and give them some substance.

Instead of simply saying, “I appreciate you,” try telling someone what you appreciate, why it mattered, and how it made you feel.

That small shift can completely change the moment.

What could have been another routine interaction becomes one that makes someone feel seen, valued, and remembered.

A Brain Pattern Interrupt doesn’t always have to be big or dramatic. Sometimes it’s as simple as choosing intentionality over going through the motions.

So here’s something to think about: Who in your life deserves to hear why you appreciate them today?

08/13/2026

𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖.

A Brain Pattern Interrupt isn’t about having the perfect joke, the perfect story, or the perfect plan.

It’s about creating enough space for something unexpected to happen.

So often, we move through conversations on autopilot. We stick to the script, focus on what we’re going to say next, and miss the opportunities unfolding right in front of us.

But the moment we become fully present, everything changes.

That’s what I experienced in this moment when I recognized Mary, my wonderful event chaperon, in the crowd.

I didn’t plan to run through the crowd, shouting like a madman and climbing over people just to give Mary a hug. But because I was fully present and willing to embrace the moment, what started as a simple interaction became a beautiful moment of genuine connection.

That’s the power of a Brain Pattern Interrupt. It doesn’t just change your thinking, it changes what’s possible in the moment.

The next time life gives you an opportunity I challenge you to step away from the script. You might discover that the best moments are the ones you never planned.

07/28/2026

How often do you find yourself getting in the way of your own FUN?

It’s easy to convince ourselves that the people around us, our circumstances, or the challenges we face are the reason we can’t experience more joy. We spend so much time wishing things were different that we forget how much influence we actually have over our own experience.

The truth is, there will always be things outside of your control.

But here’s the good news: you don’t have to control everything to change your experience.

You can’t control how other people behave, BUT you can choose to stay present instead of getting lost in frustration. You can choose to look for what’s good instead of dwelling on what went wrong.

FUN isn’t about waiting for life to become easier. It’s about deciding that the challenges you face won’t determine how you show up.

06/30/2026

One of the easiest ways to create a meaningful connection with someone is to show genuine interest in them. Yet, so many of our conversations stay at the surface level because we’re focused on ourselves. What we’re going to say next. How we’re coming across. Whether the conversation is going well.
But the moment we shift our focus to the other person, everything changes.

This interaction always reminds me of that.

What started as a brief exchange with a complete stranger turned into a much deeper conversation than either of us expected. Not because I had something profound to say, but because there was a willingness to be curious, ask questions, and learn more about the person standing in front of me.

Everybody has been through something, is going through something, or will inevitably go through something.

The more interested we become in understanding others, the more opportunities we create for connection.

The next time you’re talking with someone, I challenge you to spend a little less time thinking about what you’re going to say...and a little more time being curious about who they are.

06/23/2026

There was a day in your life when you wanted exactly what you have right now. At one point, the things you have now lived on a vision board, in a journal, or in your hopes and dreams.

And now, you’ve got it. You have the job you always wished for, the big happy family, or maybe even just the best looking lawn on the block. You worked hard and achieved these milestones.

So why, do so many people spend their time thinking about what’s next instead of enjoying the moment and appreciate what you have NOW.

We chase the next milestone.
The next promotion.
The next achievement.
The next version of ourselves.

The life we once dreamed about becomes the life we barely stop to notice.

Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with ambition. Growth is a beautiful thing. But so is gratitude.

So here’s something to think about:

What if, just for a moment, you stopped focusing on where you’re going and took inventory of everything in your life now that you are grateful for?

You might realize the younger version of yourself would be pretty proud of the life you’re living today.

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