An ode to Anthony Bourdain, a rockstar dressed as an ambassador for good, honest food and one of the greatest storytellers of all time. I still remember the day I heard the news of Anthony Bourdain’s passing. I was in The Philippines, a country Bourdain loved to visit for the delicious food and fascinating culture. […]
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“Do You Outsource Your Work?” – Advice For Freelancers
“So do you build the website yourself or do you outsource it?” The first time a client asked me this, I mumbled something about not using outsourced help. Why? Because I valued integrity. Or something like that. At the time I didn’t use outsourced contractors but my thoughts on the topic haven’t changed. Why does […]
Are Blogs Still Relevant In 2021?
While influencers on social media channels and YouTube channels rage on about how blogging is dead and ask rhetorical questions (for them, at least) like “Is blogging worth it?”, bloggers continue to create successful outlets for their creativity, make money, and help millions of people. Blogging is far from over. In fact, it’s a great […]
You Are Not Your Job
Don’t attach your self worth to your job. Just because you earn more than someone else doesn’t mean you should be happier than they are. And, more importantly, it doesn’t mean you’re better than them. The money you make in your job has no real reflection on your worth as a human being. Just look […]
Clickbait Journalism
You’ll never believe the top 11 reasons why what happened next will shock you. Dentists hate him. That’s clickbait. Clickbait is like the digital version of cocaine. It’s addictive yet we all know it’s for us. We click because we get a hit of dopamine in anticipation. The anticipation of content that will improve our […]
The Problem With Blinkist And Book Summary Apps
I’m all for productivity, time management, and some of the other things that occupy the minds of digital nomads and lifestyle entrepreneurs. I’m also a big book nerd. And there’s nothing more satisfying than reading a really good book while sipping wine and relaxing on holidays. But, according to the internet hyper-productivity brigade, reading is […]