I think you know that Leslie (my wife) and I live just outside Nashville. Last night, John Mayer played a music festival in our little town. I didn’t go (I’m more of an indoor concert with a chair and air conditioning kind of guy—which, by the way, we will have for you in Orlando… IYKYK).

But it reminded me of one of his big songs: “Waiting on the World to Change.”

The chorus says:

Waiting on the world to change
It’s hard to beat the system
When we’re standing at a distance
So we keep waiting (waiting)
Waiting on the world to change…

Catchy tune. Terrible strategy. And honestly? I’m tired of waiting.

I created The Thing almost ten years ago for people who are done standing at a distance. For leaders who are done waiting to be picked. For those who've had enough of waiting for "them" to do it. For world-changers who know they’ve already been called.

And if the last few weeks of chaos have shown us anything, it’s this: the world doesn’t need more people waiting. It needs leaders to take action. It needs the creators to create. It requires those of us on mission to act!

That’s exactly what we’re doing in Orlando, November 14–16, 2025. The waiting stops now!

The Thing Orlando is where mission-driven leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs gather to:
​🔎 Get clarity on their next move so they stop spinning in circles
🗺️ Gain real strategies from people who are building right now (not just talking theory)
🤝 Find community—a room of leaders who lift you higher instead of draining you
🚀 Leave with momentum—a plan you can start executing before you even fly home

You’ll hear from speakers who aren’t hiding in green rooms but sitting beside you. You’ll be surrounded by peers who understand what it’s like to build something out of nothing. And you’ll leave knowing you’re not just chasing a calling—you’re carrying out a mission that matters.

The Thing isn’t just a conference. It’s a launchpad. It’s not a retreat, it's a sending. And I believe you and your mission belong in the room.

Here's the biggest reality: someone is waiting on YOU. They are waiting on what you can do in your sleep to help them with what is keeping them up at night. I know they are tired of waiting.

So let me ask you plainly: Are you tired of waiting? If so—stop. Step in. Secure your seat today.

🎟 Use the code NOWAITING to save on your ticket.
👉 [Join us in Orlando this November] ​
✈️ Then confirm your flights, reserve your room, and get ready.

Because in less than two months from now, the leaders who will shape the future will be in Orlando. A seat is waiting on you, only if you take it. The only question is… will you be in the room?

See You in Orlando
​-Terry
Founder of The Thing.

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P.S. Most people wait themselves right out of the opportunities that could change everything. Don’t let this be one of those moments. Use code NOWAITING and join us in Orlando. You’ll leave with clarity, momentum, and a community that will carry your mission forward.
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TL;DR: Stop waiting for the world to change. The Thing Orlando (Nov 14–16) is where mission-driven leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs gather for clarity, strategy, and community. Use code NOWAITING to save your spot. Don’t sit this one out—get your ticket today.