Lee and I got the chance to check out Royal Caribbean’s cruises new flagship for a quick trip. Lee has never been on a cruise in her life, and I haven’t been in over 20 years, so we booked the babysitter and decided a quick 3-day getaway was in order. Three days may sound like…
Are You Nervous? If Not, You’re Wasting Your Time – Monday Motivation
“The magic only happens outside your comfort zone.” I’ve had some experiences recently that reminded me of the words another very successful entrepreneur told me. He said, “never take a job that doesn’t make you nervous to accept. If it doesn’t make you nervous, it’s not challenging you enough and not worth your time.”…
Weekend Trip to Portland, Oregon
In 2008 my girlfriend Lee Anne, now my wife, and I moved to Portland, Oregon. I had dropped out of college to start a business my Junior year in college, and decided I needed a change of atmosphere. I had visited my cousin who lived in Portland and fell in love with the city. It…
How to Effortlessly Stay in Shape – Monday Motivation
I’m pretty lazy when it comes to fitness. It’s not that I don’t want to be in good shape, it’s just that I don’t want to spend a lot of unnecessary time working out if it’s not necessary. This led me to try a bunch of different workouts and read a lot of books…
My Stay at The Nines Hotel in Portland, Oregon
During my recent trip to Portland, Oregon, I had the opportunity to stay at The Nines Hotel. I had stayed there a few years ago on a recent trip, and had heard they had undergone a refresh since then, so I was interested to check it out. The Nines is adjacent to Pioneer Square in…