I went to Niketown the other day to pick up some Air Jordan Olympic 6's. I knew there was little chance of me "copping" a pair at 1pm since the store opened at 8am, but I went anyway because I had to run some errands. When I got there, there was still a line of some 40 fellas, ranging from 15-30 years of age. They were able to get a wristband to stand in line for the last … [Read more...]
Tips For Overcoming Stress As An Entrepreneur
Being an entrepreneur is not all milk and cookies. It's no wonder why half of all new businesses fail within five years! As an entrepreneur, you've got to be the CEO, CMO, CTO, COO, copy guru, and janitor! Pressure is immense when you don't have a steady paycheck or health insurance to rely on. Imagine being just one paycheck from losing your apartment. Imagine a … [Read more...]
Are Strict Parents Helping Or Hurting Their Children’s Future?
In "Please Believe In The Man I May Become," a Yakezie Writing Contest finalist writes about his frustration with his critical father who expects nothing short of excellence. The post has great structure and engenders empathy even though the writer's family is wealthy. The essay reminds me a little of my own upbringing. Although not as harsh, my father expected me to do well … [Read more...]
Knowing The End Makes Us Cherish The Present
San Francisco and Silicon Valley are humming with the new IPOs of Zynga, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Despite Zynga and Facebook having a difficult time post IPO, billions in new wealth has been created. You may think money is raining from the sky here in San Francisco, and to that I would say you are correct! When you live in an area that has so much activity, you start … [Read more...]
To Self-Publish An eBook or Traditional Publish?
It's taken a couple years, but I'm finally finishing up my book on how to profitably quit your job. Too many people are quitting their jobs and leaving tons of money on the table and I hope to fix that. Sydney, my father, and an editor have been helping me with the revisions and I'm proud of the work so far. The book is for anybody who feels trapped at work and aches to do … [Read more...]