January 14–17, 2027 · Austin, Texas Reserve your place
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Founding Circle · January 14–17, 2027

You did the Thing. Now what?

Introducing The Thing After the Thing™

A private 90-day experience for founders, CEOs, and investors deciding what comes next. It begins with four days together at Miraval Austin Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas.

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WhenJanuary 14–17, 2027
WhereMiraval Austin Resort & Spa, Austin, Texas
GroupLimited to 15
Investment$10,000 · reserve with $2,500
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You built it.Led it.Won it.Sold it.

Or maybe you can see the finish line coming.

You're proud of what you've done. You're just not done.

The problem isn't a lack of options. It's knowing which ones actually fit who you are.

WHO first.Then WHAT.

Most people start with "What should I do next?"

We start with "Who are you?" Your WHY.os, your strengths, and what gives you energy. Every possibility is measured against the answer.

Four honest questions

If any of these land, you're in the right place.

01

Does the thing that used to light you up feel more like maintenance now?

02

When someone asks what's next, do you have an answer you believe?

03

Have you said yes to something that looked right on paper and felt wrong once you were in it?

04

If your current Thing ended tomorrow, would you know what deserves you next?

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On Sunday, you leave with three things.

  1. 1

    A clear picture of who you are

    Your Personal Clarity Brief: your WHY.os, your strengths, and what gives you energy, on one page.

  2. 2

    Your best options, narrowed

    Two or three possibilities worth your time, each scored against who you are, not what looks good on paper.

  3. 3

    A 90-day plan to test them

    Real-world experiments you'll run at home, with follow-up on Zoom and a group review at day 90.

Live oak above the Texas Hill Country at sunset
Stone and timber walkway lit at dusk

The approach · The NEXT Process™

Don't guess. Test.

Something can sound perfect in your head and feel completely different once you're doing it. So we don't ask you to choose your future in a room. We help you find out in real life.

N

Now

Understand who you are and where you are today.

E

Explore

Identify the possibilities that fit who you are.

X

Experiment

Take the best of them into the real world. Talk to people doing it. Try it yourself.

T

Target

Use what you learn to decide what deserves more of you.

The answer might be one Thing, several, or something you never expected. Finding out something isn't right for you is just as valuable.

The best time to find your Next Thing is before your current Thing ends.

The experience

Four days together. 90 days to find out.

Four days together, 90 days in your real life, then a review with the group.

January 14–17, 2027

Together at Miraval

Working sessions led by Gary and Michael, private dinners, and time with a small group of accomplished peers. You leave with the experiments you'll run at home.

The next 90 days

In the real world

Test your best possibilities in real life. Talk to people already doing them. Spend time in their world. Pay attention to your energy.

Day 90

Come back together

Reconvene with the group on Zoom. Bring back what you learned. Re-score each possibility against who you are, then decide where to invest more of yourself.

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The four days

Every working session is in one private room with the same small group. Evenings are dinners together.

Thursday

Arrive and settle in

Afternoon arrival. Welcome dinner with the Founding Circle.

Friday

Now

Your WHY.os, your strengths, and your energy. Build your Personal Clarity Brief.

Saturday

Explore

Map every possibility worth considering and score each one against who you are. Afternoon outing together.

Sunday

Experiment

Design the real-world tests you'll run over the next 90 days. Depart after lunch.

The setting

Miraval Austin Resort & Spa. Austin, Texas.

A private resort in the Texas Hill Country, set above Lake Travis beside the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve. Stone, cedar, live oaks, and long views. Quiet enough to think, close enough to the city to arrive easily.

Outdoor dining terrace at sunset overlooking the Hill Country
Stone and timber walkway to the spa
The yoga barn
Stone porch at Hilltop Crossings
Stone labyrinth under live oaks
Above Lake TravisIn the Texas Hill Country, about 30 minutes from downtown Austin.
Easy to reachShared shuttle from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Farm to tableMeals made with produce and eggs from Miraval's own Cypress Creek Farm.
Between sessionsTrails, a full spa, and quiet grounds when you want them.

Venue photography: Miraval Austin Resort & Spa.

Your place includes

Everything is taken care of.

  • Your own private roomThree nights at Miraval Austin Resort & Spa, Thursday through Saturday.
  • All mealsEvery meal during your stay, including private group dinners.
  • A private group outingTransportation included.
  • Your Personal Clarity BriefWHY.os, strengths, and energy, in one page.
  • Your 90-day experiment planDesigned with Gary and Michael.
  • Follow-up on ZoomIncluding the day-90 reconvene with the group.
  • A dedicated event coordinatorEvery detail handled so you can be present.
  • The Founding CircleTen to fifteen peers, carefully chosen.

Travel to and from Austin is not included.

Who's in the room

The people are part of the experience.

You'll spend four days with people at the same point you are: founders, CEOs, investors, and athletes who have built something significant and are deciding what comes next. Ten to fifteen people, no more.

This is for you if

  • You're a founder approaching or beyond an exit.
  • You've created the freedom to choose what's next.
  • You're a CEO preparing to step away.
  • You're an athlete approaching or beyond retirement.
  • You're successful, capable, and not done.

This isn't for you if

  • You're looking for someone to tell you what to do.
  • You want the answer in a weekend.
  • You're not willing to test your ideas in real life.
  • You're looking to fix your life. This is about choosing the next part of it.

Led by

Dr. Gary Sanchez and Michael Cole

Dr. Gary Sanchez

Dr. Gary Sanchez

Founder, WHY Institute · Creator of WHY.os

For 32 years, Gary ran a cosmetic and sedation dental practice. Then he built his next thing. He uncovered the 9 WHYs, created WHY.os, and founded WHY Institute, where a ten-minute Discovery shows people why they do what they do, how they do it best, and what they naturally bring.

He has spoken to audiences around the world, worked with companies and families, and helped hundreds of teams work and communicate better. In all, he has helped hundreds of thousands of people discover and live their WHY.os. His favorite saying: “There’s always a better way.”

His WHY.os · Better Way · Clarify · Simplify

Michael Cole

Michael Cole

Co-Founder, R360 Global · Former CEO, Cresset

At 35, Michael was named President of Merrill Lynch Trust. He went on to create Abbot Downing at Wells Fargo and Ascent Private Capital Management at U.S. Bank, then served as CEO of Cresset, where client assets grew from $2 billion to $10 billion in under two years.

He has helped thousands of families hold on to both their wealth and each other, and wrote the bestselling More Than Money. R360 is his own next chapter.

His WHY.os · Simplify · Better Way · Contribute

Your investment

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$10,000

per person

Reserve your place today with a $2,500 deposit. The balance is due before the event.

  • DatesJanuary 14–17, 2027
  • LocationMiraval Austin Resort & Spa, Austin, Texas
  • IncludesPrivate room, all meals, outing, Zoom follow-up
  • Group sizeLimited to 15

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Questions

Good to know

What happens after I reserve?

Your $2,500 deposit holds your place, and your receipt arrives by email right away. Gary or Michael will reach out personally with next steps, and our event coordinator will be in touch ahead of January to arrange your room, meals, and arrival.

What's included, and what isn't?

Your own private room for three nights at Miraval Austin Resort & Spa, all meals, the group outing, and follow-up on Zoom are included. You arrange your own travel to and from Austin.

Can my spouse or partner come?

Yes, for an additional fee that covers their stay and meals. Let your coordinator know and they'll send the details.

What does the 90 days involve after Miraval?

You'll run the real-world experiments you designed at Miraval, with follow-up on Zoom along the way. At day 90 the group reconvenes on Zoom to review what you learned and decide where to invest more of yourself.

Why is this called a Founding Circle?

This first group won't simply attend. They'll help shape it. Future groups will experience what the Founding Circle helped create.

What if my plans change?

If your plans change, write to Gary at gary@whyinstitute.com or Michael at michael.cole@r360global.com and we'll work it out with you.

You did the Thing. Now let's find out what deserves you next.

Fifteen places. January 14–17, 2027. Miraval Austin Resort & Spa, Austin, Texas. Reserve with a $2,500 deposit.

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