Back in Hong Kong, banks, taxes, and other work. Chatting about dealing with being away from family, both the “Chinese family” and the “American family”. Life is a struggle, but we need to enjoy it and embrace it!
Wet Baby Butt Slide – VLOG005
Sunday afternoon w/ my son Miles. Little bit of rain. Life is short, need to enjoy the time we have!
Grandpa Wang’s Birthday (+ Lots of Chinese Meat) VLOG004
Happy New Year everyone. We’re all excited for 2016. Crazy thing is my father in law, let’s call him Grandpa Wang, his birthday is today also! Its not always Jan 1, as he only follows his Chinese calendar (Lunar Calendar) but what a coincidence this year! We got him a birthday cake, and had a lot of meat for dinner! …
Big Plans for 2016
We’re all so excited when a new year comes. We write down our resolutions and wake up on January 1 with a clean slate. Fact is, we need to start it before New Year’s Day. And I am not partying on Dec 31 like the old days, I want to be fresh and awake on the first day of the …
Hong Kong Baby Shopping + Elvis Spotting VLOG003
Life of a cross border businessman! Headed into Hong Kong from Shenzhen the night before, full day of business meetings, banks, and government offices to do. But of course, have a shopping list from the wife – milk powder, cookies, and other stuff… Hong Kong doesn’t seem to like recording in stores!
What I’ve learned doing video blogging, vlogging – Builds Confidence!
So I prefer this right now, writing. I’m sitting in my office at 8am typing this up. Got some music playing in my ears and in the zone. Video blogging is a whole new art form. I like it, but it has already changed my thinking and mindset in just a couple of days recording. So I’ll go “back to …
Being Yourself – Camera & In Life (+ Bug Eating)
Why is it so hard for us to be confident in who we really are? Or worrying about what other people think. Well, that is me at least – not afraid to admit it! Today, I had to go on a Chinese TV show and was a bit nervous -people around me gave some pep talks and great ideas to …
Merry Christmas From Shenzhen, China!
Hope you have a great one with your family and loved ones! Always think back to the first time I came to China- never would have let anyone convince me I’d still be in China 8 years later, crazy!
The Year of 2015 Was The Year of Discipline
The year of 2015, which still has over a month left, has been an amazing one. No new babies or family changes. Work is about the same. What is really exciting is my level of discipline that has developed. Still a work in progress, but I am definitely on a roll – and want to share with you today some …
Book 3 Coming – China Tech Startup Experiences
Been a hermit lately. While not much of a Thanksgiving holiday here in China (I had beans, beef, and salad for thanksgiving dinner, heh!) it is a quiet time from the normal workflow to get some projects done. The latest is my third book! Insane when I think about it – it was a bit over a year ago when …
Latest with Social Agent
Its been a while since I have updated everyone here about Social Agent. Its been a bit over a year since the startup merged with Unchained Apps and time we give everyone an update. Released a Totally New App! We went back to basics and the core of what we were trying to solve. That is – making introductions to …
Launching China Mastermind via China Business Cast!
Wow, want to more about China Business Cast podcast and other business updates of mine? Didn’t realize people actually check this blog (Mikesblog.com) for updates about my business updates. Honestly I just write this blog as a place to get pieces of my brain out to the world, and who wants to read it can read it. Today, let’s update …
Couldn’t Help Myself – Back to Hosting Events Again
Lately being all cooped up in my apartment with my wife, kid, and in-laws I have finally gotten the need to get out and network a bit. Years ago, people would see me at every startup event and conference. And a lot of them I was an organizer! After having a kid and some other shifts from thinking online business …
Being in China These Years Has Taught Me To Be A Better Parent
Being a parent has been one of the most challenging things for me. I believe this is true for most parents. You grow up, experience life, try your best to master everything. Then, suddenly, you have a mini-me pulling at your pants looking up to you expecting you to take care of them and have all the answers. I think …