Its a New Year – What’s the Plan? I’m really so excited for this year. One cool thing I heard from my friend QY on her Facebook is we are at the beginning of a new “cycle” (cycle of what, I’m not too sure) – but here it goes: 2016 = 2 + 0 + 1 + 6 = 9 …
New Year – Invest In Yourself
As each year goes by, I try to mature a little bit. Well, now I have no choice to mature – I’m the father of 2 amazing kids and need to set a positive example. One think I’d like to “get out there” is over the years – I have learned that “investing in yourself” has had the most positive …
November 2016 is Going to Rock – Execute Time
I have been expressing in this personal blog (journal) a few times in October- it was one of the more intense months of my life! Lots of events, moving around, as well as overall business changes. Typing this out on Halloween morning from my kitchen table at home – and preparing as much as possible for a “heads down” November. …
Proud Of What I Achieved in October
Technically October isn’t over, and there is still a big event in the pipeline – but I need to recognize the achievements I have made already – just so I don’t lose my mind! There is the saying to push your limits and grow- I really think October was that for me. While my “grind report” for the month will …
What I Learned at Day 1 of DCBKK 2016
As always, I am super overloaded with amazing information and action items from the DCBKK event. Still deep in the event today on day 2 but wanted to write up what I learned yesterday at day 1. Also – HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dan Andrews working the conference on his birthday, respect! Being Vulnerable The opening session was done by Jaime Masters …
Barcelona + More Inspiration at Dynamite Circle – Mike’s Vlog 020
This Dynamite Circle group of digital nomads (“location independent entrepreneurs”) always motivate me to make moves and push myself harder and in business. Inspired me to start a podcast Global From Asia which is my main gig now, thanks guys. Haven’t been to Europe for years, so what better reason than to come to this amazing event! What I learned …
Julian Hosp Book Review
Just finished reading a fantastic book by Dr. Julian Hosp! I was fortunate to get connected to him and interview him for the Global From Asia podcast. Reading his book has inspired me on some new initiatives and I want to share today a bit about what I learned. Wish I Read This Earlier I guess that is true with …
Motivation JOLT from Mark Cuban
Something inside of me is “hungry” again. It was about a year or so since I had this hunger. Maybe it is life is getting more clear for me. Maybe its having a second kid. But I’m ready to rumble more than ever this year. Quote from Mark Cuban Instagram has turned into a motivational quote feed for me. Yes, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Sunday Morning Late August Reflections
I’ve been journaling and not sharing it online. A lot lately. Today’s I wrote and didn’t expect to share it, but about halfway through I thought this might be a good read for someone. Week Plan It is the last week of August? Or at least the last full one. Things will start to cool down. Summer is over. The …
Halfway Through 2015 – Checking In On New Years Goals
I remember the “Christmas in July” TV commercial when I was a kid, and always thought it was a funny and somewhat sleazy way for the local electronics store to drum up sales. But what it did make me realize is that we are halfway to Christmas! And thinking that way, it also made me realize that we are halfway …
Sharing Some Recent Habits & Strategies (Stay Focused and Motivated )
Sharing some exciting and life changing ways I have changed my morning and my work routines. Making so much progress with book writing, team management, and more.
October Has Been a Transition Month
October Has Been a Transition Month It is no secret getting married and having a child is a life changer. It helps you to focus your business and “tune out the noise” in your life. I love it! Waking up to a wife, son, and my Chinese father in law is the most fulfilling and motivating thing I have had. …