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  • Execution is hard

    Okay, so you have a great idea Every idea on Shark Tank has potential, but not every pitch or company receives an offer from the 5 esteemed investors Ideas are cheap, but can you take that idea to the next level? It’s time to execute Continue reading

  • Updating our privacy policy

    Updating our privacy policy

    Ever since people found out that Facebook monetizes its user’s data, every website, social media, and app is updating their privacy policy. Sure, Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica Scandal may have caused some concern, with the “#DeleteFacebook” movement on Twitter being relevant for a week, but look at the response. Facebook messes up, and every company in… Continue reading

  • Raising a puppy

    I am currently raising the cutest puppy in the world. He is an Akita breed, 3 months old. He is feisty and likes to bite a lot…but it is affectionate playful biting. He also loves to eat. His favorite toys are a giant Quatchi plushie and an old slipper. His name is Toto. Welcome to… Continue reading

  • Because…

    Because…

    There should always be a “because” Why are you doing this? Because it’s economical. Because it’s fun. Because I should. Because it’s meant to be. If you don’t have a good “because”, then it might not be worth it. At the very least, you should be doing something because you want to. Continue reading

  • Subtle Comedy

    Subtle Comedy

    Lighthearted comedy is great. Brooklyn-99 masterfully makes quick 20-minute episodes, filled with fast, simple, smart jokes in a lighthearted way. The subtle aspects are very important One example: Jake Peralta, the main character played by Andy Samberg, is a total jest. After being assigned to work with his captain on a case–his captain being a… Continue reading

  • There’s always two sides

    “10 reasons why you should be vegan” “10 reasons why humans need to eat meat” “7 tips on waking up early” “Being a night owl can be productive” “How to speed read” “How to enjoy your book” “Houston Rockets fan, or Golden State Warriors fan?” Everything has (at least) two sides. There are two sides… Continue reading

  • Meeting my idol

    Meeting my idol

    Last night, I met David Blaine. I shook his hand, and immediately told him how much of an inspiration he was to me: “Thank you for all you’ve done for the magic community. I started magic because of you” “Wow. Thank you.” I’ve only met a few of my “idols” in person, but it is always… Continue reading

  • How do we determine milestones?

    How do we determine milestones?

      This is blog post #200 Am I now meant to rejoice and celebrate? Throw glitter into the air? Shall I summon jubilant cheers and chant that I’ve managed to do this for 200 days straight? How do we determine milestones? I’ve often felt that reaching these fixed goals doesn’t feel as special as regular… Continue reading

  • Checking in

    Just landed in Tokyo after my 8-hour flight Hopping on a 9-hour flight to Vancouver in about 2 hours. But since when did airplanes get in-flight WiFi? When did self-driving cars become a thing? I used to have a flip phone and I don’t remember when the smartphone phase even happened. It’s kind of crazy… Continue reading

  • Hey, if you are reading this, let’s catch up

    Hey, if you are reading this, let’s catch up

    What the title says. Shoot me a message. Let’s chat. Let’s catch-up. Maybe grab a quick coffee if you want, if you are free. If you are reading this, I appreciate you, and I also want to make sure we reconnect. Take care Continue reading