“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.”…
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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…
When To Walk Away From a Huge Salary – Monday Motivation
“Make mistakes of ambition and not mistakes of sloth. Develop the strength to do bold things, not the strength to suffer.” – Niccolò Machiavelli If you wake up each Monday morning excited to head to your job, that’s fantastic. You’re probably doing something you’re passionate about. If not, it may be time for a…
7 Essential Tips – ACL Music Festival First Timers
It’s September, which means it’s ACL music festival season in Austin, TX. I’ve been to ACL multiple years, and made every mistake in the book, so I’ve partnered with SkinnyPop to bring you the 8 essentials tips any first timer needs to know before they come to ACL! Wear Shoes, Not Sandals You’re going to…
