In mid-March 2015, I visited the campuses of Google, Apple, Facebook, and Tesla — as well as touched upon the offices of Pinterest, Uber, Square, Yelp and Airbnb. My family (patient wife + 2 energetic boys — six and two years old) also joined me in my 3G — “Great Geek Getaway”. Here are 10 thoughts and beliefs that I confirmed … Read more
Fortune favors the bold, and the bold keep up with existing styles and trends. And guys, it isn’t metro to think about style. You’re competing with some sharp looking dudes on Tinder, Match and Plenty of Fish. It’s time to step up the game. This is especially true for busy professionals and entrepreneurs. Your style … Read more
Most people tend not to associate the word “wedding” with “affordable.” There is a great reason for this. Most weddings tend to be incredibly expensive and cause significant stress to the bride, groom, and their families. It doesn’t have to be that way, however. Sure, there are many expensive traditions involved in a wedding, but there are also … Read more
People don’t like to talk about their struggles with alcohol. It makes them uncomfortable. People get uneasy when speaking about mistakes they have made or bad decisions they have done while drinking. They especially don’t like admitting that they have a problem with alcohol. It makes them feel weak. I can relate. I used to … Read more
Even if you’re not familiar with chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L), you might remember Chia Pets from years ago which sprouted vibrant green grass from terracotta pots shaped like whimsical characters. That’s right, your Chia Pet’s hair grew from chia seeds, which are now touted for their numerous health benefits. Long before Chia Pets became … Read more
We seem to be busier with work and other distractions in our lives than ever before, and that can make it challenging to stay connected with your children. Kids will inevitably gravitate towards whatever has the biggest influence in their lives. If you do not forge a strong connection with your children, they will look … Read more
It’s a new week and a new year, which means if you haven’t done so already now is the perfect time to plot the way forward, as a business owner. Here are a few strategies to implement to ensure that your business is where you want it to be by the end of 2017. Take the … Read more
It’s widely known that a significant number of start-ups fail because of financial problems or poor management decisions. While this may alarm you, you shouldn’t let it discourage you; there are plenty of ways to put the odds in your favor. If you heed the following seven tips, you can dramatically increase your chances of … Read more
Did you know that the fear of public speaking is THE number one thing most people are afraid of? Believe it or not, the fear of death only comes in at second place. In a joke said on the popular show Seinfeld, he said that: “To the average person, if you have to be at … Read more
There are different themes that you can use to decorate your home to make it what you want it to be. One of the best things that you can do to your home is to turn it into a Hollywood-like home. Incorporating the glamour we see in Hollywood into your home design will make your … Read more
I share this because I care. The journey to weight loss for me was and still is a struggle. However, incremental steps, keeping the faith, and staying diligent all work. Simply put, the only way to lose weight, get in shape, and feel good about yourself is through long-term behavior modification. This can help you, … Read more
Camping can be hard work, but it’s the preparation that’s even harder. There are usually a lot of things to do in order to make sure that you and your family or friends have the perfect camping experience. But sometimes you might get to your destination and discover that you have left out one or … Read more
Cars aren’t something you change every week—once you decide to get your very first one, you should do it properly. There’s a lot of people out there who want to take your money and give you something not as valuable in exchange, which is why you need to be careful. First of all, you should … Read more
How much do you focus on what you lack? Do you always notice your single status, the perfect job you don’t have or the house you don’t yet own? We are all guilty of seeing what we don’t have rather than focusing on what we do have, but keeping up the habit of doing this … Read more
As we learn more about the impact of typical human life on the environment, many of us have become a little more conscious about our actions. Some people begin practicing the three Rs—reduce, reuse, recycle—while some people started making their own clothes, or installing green technology into their homes. And some people choose to build … Read more