EvolutionLast night, sitting at an anniversary dinner with my wife, it struck me that I am not the man my wife ma
Last night, sitting at an anniversary dinner with my wife, it struck me that I am not the man my wife married ten years ago. That guy, a young, bright-eyed DFarbz, is just a shadow (though a slightly less wrinkled one) of the man I am today. And part of that evolution is due, in part, to the continuous and consistent love and support of my amazing wife, Nadine. She has given me three beautiful boys, a home of light and laughter and a resounding reason to continue on this path of evolution.
I am not the man that transitioned the leadership of Farbman Group to my much more able, best friend, brother, and partner Andy Farbman so I could diversify our family into new ventures. Farbman Group has celebrated 40 years of success and remains the anchor of our families’ business and knowing Andy is at the helm is a great source of pride for the entire family (and that’s what it’s all about, family)!
I am not the man that started Carbon Media Group on a wing and a prayer and a lifetime of real estate experience. That guy, a slightly older, mildly battered DFarbz, was on a quest to restore his business partners’ investments, repair his reputation and grow a business around his passion: hunting and the outdoors. Carbon Media Group has grown along with me, now advancing streaming programming through Carbon TV and creating a bright future for hunting and the outdoors that captures the beauty, adventure, and exhilaration we hunters treasure.
I am not the man that wrote (the New York Times best seller) The Hunt. That guy, a revitalized, restored DFarbz, found inspiration in a tree stand and sat down to write a handbook so others could understand how hunting and the outdoors shaped my path; how each deer I hunted, each arrow I released was a part of my journey. The Hunt created a new path for me, a vehicle for getting my message out to a bigger community and an opportunity to help others on their hunt.
I am not the man that started HealthRise Solutions just a few years ago. That guy, a savvy DFarbz looking for a pivot, spotted an opportunity in an industry that needed a strong dose of service, relationship building and a shot of ingenuity. HealthRise started with building a team of smart, intelligent, like-minded people who wanted to improve the world of revenue cycle. We are driven by that same goal every day. I learn more about this world every day, and it continues to be a fascination, like no other industry. HealthRise forces me to stretch my wings and skills to new lengths as we grow.
We, as hunters, never stop learning new techniques, following new paths, trying new things in our quest to hit our targets. Part of being a hunter is being ready to evolve and change, while remaining true to our roots. We learn to sway with the wind and turn our faces to the sun; we shed the old leaves of the past, look forward to the first snow and wait anxiously for spring. The key to life and hunting is constantly evolving and appreciating the changes that come with time. When I look back at that DFarbz from 10 years ago, it is with a smile and immense love for the man who was smart enough to marry the incredible woman I am lucky to call “Wife.”
