The DBDL Founders Retreat brought the Pack together in San Diego for a week of inspiration, connection and memories. Here is a look back at everything the Pack got into.
Ben Nemtin Kicked Things Off
The week opened with a keynote from Ben Nemtin that had the room laughing, reflecting and dreaming bigger all at once. Ben challenged founders to chase bold goals, support one another and remember that the impossible is often closer than it seems. That energy carried straight into dinner aboard the USS Midway, where everyone channeled their inner aviator with the Screaming Eagles virtual reality flight experience, below-deck Life at Sea tours and even a visit from Top Gun's Maverick.
Ben's session was recorded onsite and Coach Accountable has the full replay if you missed it or want to revisit it.
You can also listen to listen to Ben Nemtin's episode on the DBDL Podcast: Most Retirees' Regrets Have Nothing to Do With Money
Doing Life Together
The week was all about doing life together with family. Whether the Pack was teeing off at The Grand Golf Club, spotting wildlife on the San Diego Safari Park caravan, kayaking through the La Jolla Caves, shopping in La Jolla Village or soaking up the sun on a catamaran cruise, there was something for everyone.
Triad Night Out gave the adults an evening to remember, sipping and strolling through Bernardo Winery or raising a glass at Fox Point Farms, San Diego's first organic farm-to-tap brewery. Both nights were filled with great local food, beer, wine and music.
The Pack kept moving all week too, with CrossFit trainers and yoga each of the three days and a Wednesday ruck hike at Torrey Pines, complete with sweeping Pacific views, sandstone cliffs and the rare native Torrey Pine trees. Meanwhile the kids were living their best Wild West Wonders life at camp, from little wranglers yoga to a rodeo obstacle gauntlet to a visit to the Fairmont horse stables, while the new teen lounge kept the older kids busy with games, crafts and video game consoles.
Giving Back
Giving back was woven right into the fun. In the first-ever Pack Purpose Give Back program, groups competed in Minute to Win It challenges to earn prizes and build care packages for Guide Dogs of America, an organization that provides life-changing guide and service dogs to people who are visually impaired, children with autism and veterans.
The Grand Finale
DJ Hydan set the stage before Emmy-Award-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Andy Grammer brought the house down. What makes Andy's music special is the message behind it: keep your head up, stay hopeful, keep moving forward. There could not have been a more perfect note to end the week on.
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San Diego, you were amazing. Until next time.
-Your Triad Culture Crew