Families and Religion How do you choose the religion at your household? Mike’s blog 198 These kids will have such a rich and diverse upbringing. It is one thing I won’t regret – having Miles and Maggie exposed to so many cultures and personalities. Not even five years old and have traveled to America, China, Thailand, with exposure to English, …
Using an Event as an EXCUSE to Change
Using an Event as an EXCUSE to Change We can change any time we want to. But often – we need a spark, a kindle, to get that motivation to make a change in our lives. I think I’m using that right now. What about you? Mike’s Blog 197 How do you make a change in your life? Or are …
Wow! It Really is Happening (Reality Setting In)
Wow! It Really is Happening (Reality Setting In) Guess there was this delayed realization Or maybe coming back to China made it more real Mike’s Blog 196 So I am typing this up from my “home”. I slipped and told Meir in a wechat message that I am back “home” upon my arrival Thursday. Ya, China has been my …
First Week in Thailand & Trip to the Zoo
First Week in Thailand & Trip to the Zoo Well time is flying a week has passed already That overwhelm and realization of the huge shift in life Mike’s Blog 195 We are pushing forward. Getting a lot of feedback of how fast and bold we were to make this move – and yes those feelings are setting in now. …
Kids First Day of School in Thailand
Kids First Day of School in Thailand All this rushing and accelerated trip / move for this the big first day of school. Mike’s Blog 194 So it all builds up to today. Good morning, Thailand! Tuesday morning here – been hanging out and moving in and settling in the past few days – nothing too exciting – just a …
New Opportunities + The Transition to Full Time Thailand
New Opportunities + The Transition to Full Time Thailand Feel like I’m in the ending scene of that movie Inception. Plus I have a business proposition for you today. Mike’s Blog 193 So this week was intense – basically every day except Friday in an airport. Monday flew from Lumbini, Nepal to Kathmandu, Nepal. A night there. Then Tuesday from …
Let’s Not Take Things For Granted
All you need is electricity and water (well maybe just water) In today’s world we all seem so entitled. That things around us are just there for us to take and use. Let’s not take things for granted. Or maybe everyone should take a trip like this. Mike’s Blog 192 There is that saying you don’t appreciate something or someone …
Making a Decision with 70% of the Information
Making a Decision with 70% of the Information Yes, we made a big move in a short amount of time. Jeff Bezos style? Mike’s Blog 191 Getting feedback on how quickly we made a life changing decision in a short amount of time. Yes, it seems fast and it is nerve racking not gonna hide it. The last week or …
Learning To Be a Tour Guide in Nepal
Learning To Be a Tour Guide in Nepal Maybe a new profession? Well, technically been something in the works for some time Mike’s Blog 190 Greetings from Kathmandu, Nepal – the capital – or epicenter – of a tourism economy. As it starts to settle in that I’ll be living in a more tourism centered country (Thailand) I realize how …
Moving to Thailand While Visiting Malaysia
Moving to Thailand While Visiting Malaysia Well, it is settled, the school is signed and money is down. That was fast. Mike’s Blog 189 So I write this out as I prepare to go to Malaysia, yes, on the road. Some say if we have picked Thailand why continue the trip to Malaysia and Nepal? Well, if you have been …
Will Living in Thailand Make You Lazy?
The hustle and bustle – does it drive you? Mike’s Blog 188 On the second city of our four city Southeast Asia tour and Wendy and I are considering every stop. After Manila, we had some chats with other internet business owners and they gave some input about moving to Chiang Mai, Thailand, that many who go there get too …
First Leg of Southeast Asia Trip – Philippines, Check!
We are just finishing our first “leg”/ country / week of our Wendy/Mike family relocation exploration trip. How time flies. Mike’s Blog 187 On the move, well as much as possible without the traffic, here in the Philippines. It is Wendy’s first time to Philippines and she is getting the full experience – well in some major cities at least. …
Planning a Big Move – Literally
Planning a Big Move – Literally So ya… that announcement my wife didn’t want to have me talk about… Mike’s Blog uncut edition You guys know me, I want to share all the good stuff. There are times I have close people around me, friends, wife, business partners, who don’t want me to discuss something in the early stage. But …
Meeting More Friends Moving On
Meeting More Friends Moving On When I shared about making moves, a bunch of others reached out about their moves they are making Life is always on the move. There is always one thing that is certain, is that things will never stay the same. Mike’s Blog 185 A lot of us think we are staying the same. Humans by …
Just Another Amazon Seller Asking You For a Favor
Just Another Amazon Seller Asking You For a Favor It has been about a year now since re-entering eCommerce, more specifically Amazon FBA We built a team, and have something to show for it. Mike’s Blog 184 Many always ask me – what does Mike do? Then the response is normally “too much”. I love creating content (as you can …