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TERLINGUA, TX
Entrepreneurship Series: Motivation < Systems
Everyone loves to talk about motivation. The hype. The fresh-start energy. The “this is my year” feeling. And don’t get me wrong, motivation is powerful. It can spark action. It can help you start. But if you’re building a business, chasing a big goal, training for something hard, or trying to change your life in any meaningful way, you need to understand something straight: Motivation is unreliable. Systems are not. Motivation Is a Feeling. Systems Are a Structure. Motivati

Mallory Mundy
5 days ago2 min read


The Best Chili in the World
If you’ve ever been to Terlingua during chili season, you know it’s not just food, it’s a full-blown experience. The legendary Terlingua International Chili Championship brings together serious competitors, bold flavors, and a whole lot of chili pride. And when we’re talking about the best of the best? We’re talking about the 2x world champion himself: Tom Dozier . And let me tell you something: this chili? It’s the real deal. A Funny First-Year Story: Our very first year in

Mallory Mundy
Feb 262 min read


Small Town Dreams Or Business Nightmares?
Let’s talk about building businesses in small towns because I think people romanticize it, especially when they see the desert sunsets and the “small town dream” aesthetic. Hi, I’m Mallory, and I run businesses in a small, remote town called Terlingua, and let me tell you, it’s not glamorous in the way people imagine. It’s beautiful, yes. It’s fulfilling, absolutely. But it is not easy. Out here, you don’t just run a business. You become a full-time problem solver. Deliveries

Mallory Mundy
Feb 212 min read


Three Years: Sobriety Rocks
Three years ago, I made a decision that changed the entire trajectory of my life and it wasn’t just moving to Terlingua, buying a pizza place, or building new businesses. It was quitting drinking. I didn’t quit because I hit rock bottom. I didn’t quit because something catastrophic happened. I quit because I was tired. Tired of feeling anxious. Tired of waking up foggy. Tired of seeing photos of myself and not feeling like the woman I knew I could be. Most of all, I was tired

Mallory Mundy
Feb 132 min read
Out here in Terlingua, Texas, the stars shine brighter, the trails run deeper, and life slows down just enough to feel real. This blog is your guide to hiking Big Bend, chasing desert sunsets, and building a life around amazing places. Whether you're chasing freedom or carving out your own path, you're in the right place
Entrepreneur, restaurant owner, creator, and desert storyteller. I write about building a life you love, from small-town business lessons to hiking Big Bend, chasing dreams, and finding happiness in the hard work.





