12/12/2023
It all started with a DM that was stuck in my requested message box, and turned into a trip of a lifetime for us and Daniel! Let me explain..
Daniel messaged me through Instagram asking if he could paint F85 for me. At first when I found the message I didn't think much of it because usually when people send me a message like that, there's a huge catch. Not in this case.
He had always wanted to paint a GT40 and what a better way to do it he said than to do it for an owner, especially one that is so passionate about his car.
So I gave him the green light and within the next week he was already sending me progress photos. I was blown away that he was actually doing it, but also how incredible it was.
When he was done, he sent me a completed photo and I was absolutely blown away. Then he shipped it across the country to my house. What he didn't know from the start, nor did I, was that I ended up buying him a plane ticket and flying him out here too unveil it in person. When that painting arrived at my house in the box, I can't tell you how tempting it was to open it because he didn't show up until a few weeks later. But I didn't, I had self-control and actually did not open it.
With that being said, today the video of the unveiling will be live on my YouTube. I hope you take some time to go give it a watch. Daniel is one of the most humble and nicest human beings I've ever met and I'm so thankful to have met him this way.
He also included a very special Easter egg in the painting that pays tribute to my father who passed away years ago. This is now a centerpiece to my garage!
Here's a huge life lesson to take from this...
You'll never know the opportunities you'll get by just adding value to someone else without expecting anything in return.
Go give Daniel a follow
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