The Process- Purchasing/Remodeling A Liquor Store

A recent liquor store remodel update highlights what business ownership really looks like beyond the shelves—layout, customer flow, and operational efficiency all matter.
The bigger takeaway: liquor stores can require meaningful upfront capital (often $100K+), strict licensing, and ongoing overhead like rent, staffing, insurance, inventory, and a capable POS system.
Profitability is possible—often cited around 20–30% margins—especially with the right location, smart product mix (higher-end items can carry better markups), and disciplined pricing.
The author emphasizes margin-boosters like niche positioning, seasonal planning, shrink control, data-driven inventory decisions, and loyalty-building service—framing the store as another value-building asset in a broader long-term wealth strategy.

Drivers For Work Autonomy

Most of us say we want to be motivated at work—yet we often run on quieter fuels like fear, pressure, prestige, or “not wanting to fail,” which can create success with a lingering aftertaste of emptiness.
This piece argues that the most durable motivation is intrinsic and positive, and it distills the research-backed drivers into three words: Mastery, Autonomy, and Purpose.
Mastery is the deep satisfaction of getting better—visible forward progress that makes the journey rewarding, not just the outcome.
Autonomy is the freedom that grows as competence grows: less micromanagement, more ownership over how, when, and with whom you do the work.
Purpose is the shift from self-gain to service—connecting your effort to something larger than yourself, which lasts longer than the next “hit” of recognition.
The most striking insight is the reframe on contentment: it comes from moving toward something meaningful, not from endlessly escaping insecurities and imagined consequences.
The practical challenge: define your core responsibilities, commit to becoming your “highest version” in one skill area, and write down 2–3 ways your work tangibly serves others—then put them where you can see them. See the full story here