back in Shenzhen now for a few days….completely swamped with follow up meetings, phone calls, hundreds of emails…and I think i’m finally catching up now to post some on the blog here….wow its been intense! Here are some photos from the last couple days of my trip last week – bus station in Yong Kang… check out the guy sleeping …
Not letting things get in my way….One way Ticket to Shanghai
Not completely ready for my trip to Shanghai tomorrow….but can’t stop the hustle, the adrenaline going through my veins…its amazing how many people like to tell you things are impossible, or that it has to be done a certain way. Its almost more fun proving them wrong than even getting the task completed. had Melissa my assistant book the ticket, …
In life – it really comes down to the simple things….
I have been getting better at locating “hard to find” items in China…got the American knife and fork set, flat frying pan (can’t use that wok!), and other items…but the FOOD is where it gets interesting….I love breakfast, and I love that warm, soft, chewy bagel & cream cheese….. Makes me realize life is really about the small things we …
Get down and dirty – roll the sleeves up
Ok, Piotr and everyone else out there…I broke down and bought a desk and office chair…guess you’re right…my back is feeling much better…and I’m getting tons more work done! The after photo….have my financial programs installed, software setup, wifi, etc etc…no more excuses…have over 2 weeks of work waiting to get done! Transition almost complete…..I think?????????? Life is just one …
Getting my head back above water
wow, the past week has been one of the most extreme tests – emotionally, financially, and somewhat physically…..day 1 wasn’t so bad…it got bad once i had laptop issues, moving from hotel to hotel…finding less and less people that spoke english….and learning more and more this was going to be much harder than anticipated…..but… did find a place….and the first …
On My Way – Just Kissed Mom & Dad Goodbye
Currently at West Palm Beach International Airport – gonna spend a few days in Newark and then Sunday afternoon flying off to Hong Kong – straight into China that night, new years eve! Hey, always think forward, think ahead – and not only think but DO. Gotta keep pushing myself to adapt to new environments, new situations…..like they say, whatever …
If you have lost faith in yourself, you have the universe against you.
I like that quote…try to remember it when I am completely discouraged and overwhelmed….not sure who said it or if I am phrasing it correctly but.. “If you have lost faith in yourself, you have the universe against you.” And I have to live by this more then ever these days…I have to stand firm that I am making the …
motivational brainstorming
Back in Florida….flew in late last night – delay on the plane w/ air traffic and weather – but at least I got a free upgrade to first class…how do you say….bloody mary….at least a few of em. few weeks till China…..getting pumped….and yea…nervous… motivational high so the above notes are just raw output from my head, let me write …
Getting Used to The Non-Schedule Lifestyle
Still, after 8 months, I am still adjusting to the free lifestyle….where I’m always working but not really going to an office. Rundown of what the past few days have entailed: major backorder on a bar supply product that has about 30 customers waiting…our manufacturer is out of them until about another week….which was already 2 weeks behind…so had to …
But You’re Planting the Seeds, Not Eating Them.
Finally made our way out of Halifax this morning…after some speedbumps (no trucks avail at Uhaul…snowstorms…the usual) and Salem & I had some interesting conversations about all types of things….and of course I brought up the re-adjusting of my lifestyle from the corporate world to the entrepreneur startup world…and how I feel like I’m paying cash out all over the …
We are Products of our Environment.
Been meaning to read this book “The Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell for a couple years (my friend Laird gifted it to me), saw it on the bookshelf last week and read right through it last night…definitely highly recommended for anyone – good for both professional and personal growth. Below is a quick sentence I copied down and will try …
Discouraging Day….Many Negatives Landsliding
maybe i’m overworked? maybe overwhelmed? maybe just complaining….but man….started late sunday night with some bank issues – bloodsuckers always find new ways to hit you with fees… Just feel like I keep paying out…. One of my friends / contractors just dropped the ball with emails and phone calls, and for the past week seems like they’ve been piling up …
I’m in this new Life Stage called “Odyssey”
My mom left this article for me to read on the desk – very interesting…..and I would agree true to life – a New York Times article by David Brooks – Odyssey – during this decade, 20-somethings go to school and take breaks from school. They live with friends and they live at home. They fall in and out of …
words of encouragement from Felicity
Today has been a reflective day….spent the majority of my day finding an office in the business district…man I need to learn Chinese….no one here speaks English….and I find the IT / internet company – and I meet with the VP of Strategic Development…and I pitch my idea…he likes it overall (it seemed) but of course I have a lot …
too much to even write….brain overload….
man….I just sat down at my desk here in the guestroom of my friend’s apt in Hong Kong…and wow….I have collected so much freakin’ stuff tons of brochures, catalogs, business cards – all of which could be fruitful business relationships that would take a lifetime to build to full potential money in all sorts of currencies lucky charms from indian …