8 Lessons Learned from 13 years of Running My Own Companies
This post is sponsored by QuickBooks. All opinions are my own. 1. There are No Prizes for Taking on a Hard Business In normal life, challenging yourself to do harder things pays off. Lift heavier weights, get bigger muscles. Take harder courses in college, learn more. But in business, taking on a harder industry…
Family Staycation in Downtown Austin
Last week we decided to take some time away with the kids. It’s so easy to get caught up in work and not give your kids the time they deserve. With work, there are always deadlines you have to meet, but with kids, there’s nothing guaranteeing you’re giving them enough time. We like to work…
The Mindset you need to grow a successful company
Growing a successful company is all about mindset, and the difference between successful and failed business owners is often their mindset about money. Money isn’t a dirty word. It’s the lifeblood of any business. Any business not focused on actually making money is destined to fail. Even in creative fields, people need to
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Haiku Fans Review – 4 Months Later
Around 4 months ago, we installed Haiku fans in 4 rooms of our house. Before I make any purchase of that size, I always look for real-world people to tell me about their experience, so I thought I could return the favor. And because we have them in our living room, office and multiple bedrooms,…
Why Statement Pieces Should be a part of every guys wardrobe
To dress well, you have to make it easy on yourself …and why wouldn’t you? We’re all busy trying to conquer the world in our own way, so if dressing stylishly takes up too much time, it’s just not going to happen. The three way’s I make it happen is to
Why Boredom is a Catalyst for Creativity
These days it’s much harder to get bored. If you’re within reach of a cell phone tower, it’s damn near impossible. Netflix, Spotify, Instagram, games, new sites… the list goes on an on. It’s far too easy to satiate ourselves with anything we want – and that’s bad… but not for the reasons you normally…
When Should You Quit your Job for your side Gig?
It’s a hard decision deciding when to go all in on your own business. I’ve been asked by a lot of people who see their side business growing and are hesitant to quit their current job to take it on full-time. If you make the jump too fast, you risk running out of money waiting…
Bathroom Renovations – Not as Difficult as Expected
We just finished renovating our master bathroom and I wanted to give some motivation for those of you looking to do the same. Before buying our first home in March, I had exactly zero experience renovating. Since then I’ve learned how to use a paint sprayer and painted our entire house, installed sinks and…
3 Factors That Can Help Find Your Dream Job
The type of jobs people take can shape their lives in profound ways. Even excluding the differences in income, the contrast can be massive. That’s why I’m writing this post to help those who may be ready for a career change, may just be entering the work force, or are even starting their own company….
