I’m so excited these past few days – we have a new visitor to Hong Kong – Valery! She’s been working on the Shadstone team now for a couple months – and this is the first time we have met! Such a positive person, she is in charge of our client services and community management. Which is perfect work for …
Grind report – March 2016
And here are the numbers: I’m behind on Mike’s Blog – but as promised I am still doing these monthly grind reports. The Reasons Behind The Results March was a up and down month. The beginning of the month was extremely stressful with a last minute move of our home in China! Really affected my work as it was a …
Another Year, Another Birthday – I’m 35 Years Old!
Thank you everyone for being awesome. Life is good. Each year keeps getting better and better. The last year was a bit of a roller coaster. But one thing is for sure – I am pushing myself harder than ever. Not sure how to explain it. Just feel like that maybe the stoic books I am reading is setting in. …
GRIND03 – Feb 2016 Grind Report
Time to grind! Third month I’ve been doing the grind report and this month was a rough one for me. Results for Feb2016 compared to Jan 2016 Here’s the results: And here are the numbers: Comparing monthly totals: 155 in Jan vs 108 in Feb. Notes on February I had a feeling it would be hard to compete with Jan. …
Gourmet McDonalds in Hong Kong
Treat myself to some new concept McDonalds here. Invited by Andrew, aka @PenguinSix on Periscope, we chowed down on some new burgers here. I got a pretty freaky one…
Noodles & Street Carts in Hong Kong Financial District – Mike’s Vlog 015
Local Lunch in Hong Kong! Keeping it simple in today’s video blog. Went for some quick lunch w/ my friend Dina, she had a local noodle shop, rice noodle, with a Vietnamese twist to it. Show you guys a bit of a crammed cheap noodle place right in the middle of the financial district of Hong Kong Then got to …
Welcoming a New Chinese Year – Year of the Monkey in Hong Kong
We are back open for business here in Hong Kong and Mainland China! Monday after the Lunar New Year starts is a special time – at least in Hong Kong – I haven’t seen this in Shenzhen or other Chinese cities – there are lion dances at various shops to wish well luck and riches for the shop management. We …
January 2016 Grind Report
So welcome to my second “Grind Report”. I feel the pressure as I write this – and to be open with ya – I haven’t run the results yet. Wanted to write this before I do the numbers. But I have a feeling I fell short at the end of January. I hate to have excuses, but it is real …
Visiting a Chinese Temple Before Chinese New Year – VLOG013
Almost Chinese New Year here! The city is emptying out and we pass right through the chaos at Luo Ho border crossing. But then take about an hour drive out of downtown to Da Peng Village to see a fortress and a temple. Had no idea this place existed until today! Ate some funky food, spun Miles around, and overall …
Why Writing a Book Is Awesome + Hong Kong Sightings VLOG012
Love you guys – getting great feedback just a couple days after putting online. Met some of my good friends in Hong Kong to get some testimonials – and also randomly walking around in Wan Chai and Central district for a bit of people watching! Book is free on Amazon until Friday make sure you grab it – http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AVWFWS6 and …
It’s Live – The “China Startup” Book on Amazon
My Chinese New Year Gift For You So – please, enjoy this book and download it free from Amazon Kindle for the next few days. View China Startup on Amazon now For the full announcement post – I picked my business blog Global From Asia for the nitty gritty. the quick URL for amazon is Mikesblog.com/cs – so tell you …
Getting A Haircut in China, So Fresh, So Clean VLOG011
Been hectic with the new baby and ice cold weather and rain! But getting back in the groove, and what better way than to freshen up with a snazzy new haircut! Take a trip to the local barbershop in Shenzhen, China and experience it together!
My Morning Routine Worksheet (+ Free Template)
A few people liked that little morning routine sentence and asked how I keep track. Today I’ll share the breakdown of my morning journal, this spreadsheet is included free
Welcome Baby Maggie to the World – VLOG010
Been a bit longer than usual since my last blog. Because I’ve been anxiously awaiting to finish this video blog – Maggie’s birth! Business and life has been on a standstill – much different experience than my first son’s birth. So this video is a bit more personal, but some action shots in Hong Kong and Shenzhen as usual. Maggie …
Anxiously Awaiting Baby Maggie…!!
Saturday morning as I type this up. Been waiting a few days for the baby to come. Second baby so I should be used to this right? Nope. Still. Nerve racking as the first. This one is a bit of a different situation, it is more of a slow process. Trying To Still Keep On Work Track Doing your own …