Mike- Nothing about Chicago, really. It’s a great place with a ton of potential. One thing I did notice in my albeit short stay, the volume of people engaging in community is actually smaller than in Detroit. Of course, there is a huge possibility I just wasn’t in the right places.
Ultimately, my moving back decision had everything to do with Detroit. I’ll be checking out the next Likemind Detroit

I’m curious – was there something about Chicago that contributed to your return as well?

mp/m

Welcome back! growing up in the metro-detroit area creates a certain chip on our shoulder to succeed in a ‘rust belt’ state.

i have been amazed at the opportunities opening up here locally. as you said, if you think about it the circle is small and growing. growing to those that are tired of excuses and fighting to make that difference.

well said.

To tell you the truth, I was kind of hurt when you left Detroit; I felt it was sad that one of this area’s stars was moving out. I felt like we had lost a champion.

I’m happy to see that we’ve not only NOT lost a champion, we’ve gained a firebrand that has gained outside perspective and come back to fight the good fight.

Detroit’s struggles have created a culture in which we do not take excuses, we do not settle for failure, and we do not believe in giving up. You nailed it.