After experiencing some early success as an entrepreneur, I started investing in other ventures/sectors, hoping to leverage some of my newly-earned capital. It was the ‘smart’ thing to do, or so I was told. I invested in various industries, despite having little to no experience in them. I fooled myself into thinking I was bright…
Entrepreneurs are inundated with challenges, surprises, and problems. It’s part of the game. And whether we acknowledge it or not, that unpredictable nature of entrepreneurship is what we love. We love building and fixing things. However, when it comes to problems, there is a recurring issue I see with many entrepreneurs (myself included): the desire…
Not to make light of this virus, which has killed thousands, is stressing many families, has canceled travel plans, halted economic activity, and is sweeping across the world without prejudice, but it’s serving as one hell of a reminder to us all just how damaging the scarcity mindset can be — both to our psyche…
I frequently invest in startups and early-stage ventures. High risk/reward companies which often dissolve, but sometimes provide potential life-changing returns. Venture investing is most certainly a battle of attrition and requires taking swings well out of your comfort zone. Essentially, the venture/startup space is an arena for calculated gambles – requiring a bet on people,…
On social media, you’ll find dozens, if not hundreds, of entrepreneurial personalities proclaiming their loyalty to “the hustle.” The message is generally the same: “I hustle harder than anyone else, and that’s why I’m rich and successful. I’m all-in.” While this may be true for some of these entrepreneurs, they may work very hard, I…
I was in my early twenties and just bought a Lamborghini-orange Kawasaki Ninja 636. In my eyes, it was the coolest looking and sounding motorbike in the world. I always wanted a ‘crotch rocket,’ as they were dubbed back in the day. My dad and uncle both rode motorcycles, so the allure to two wheels…
I must admit, I was hesitant to buy John Izzo’s book, The Five Thieves of Happiness. The last thing I wanted to read was another self-improvement book. Authors of such books rarely provide memorable philosophies or useable ideas – they’re almost always too idealistic or self-absorbed. That said, I’m glad I put my biases aside…
As a kid, I was invincible – or so I thought. I did crazy things, as most youngsters do. What’s more, the concept of danger and time didn’t really exist when we were kids/teenagers. Growing up into an adult seemed like an eternity away. Then, before I knew it, I was out of college and…
Many early evenings, I take my dog to a nearby off-leash park to throw the ball around enough to tucker her out. Across from this field are two beautiful condo towers – high-end, low-maintenance living for those who still want mountain views in the city. Floor to ceiling windows and big units – they’re charming….