I went to a friend’s 30th birthday a few weeks ago and it got me reminiscing about when I crossed that milestone in my life. Turning 30 is a big event, and we all remember different things about when it happened to us. For those of you who haven’t reached that point in your life yet, you're probably already dreading it. And when you think about the age of 30 and (gasp) mid … [Read more...]
The Passionate Life Of The Bboy, Blogger and Bouncer
Today I'm happy to share with you the untemplate story of Alden Tan, a passionate bboy, blogger, and bouncer! Now in his own words.... So this is how it is: I'm 26 years old and I've a college degree. I'm located in Singapore and with that, my life is pretty much set. With a degree, I can easily get a job, earn a stable income for a comfortable living, fall in love in … [Read more...]
What Are Estimated Taxes? The Basics You Need To Know
Before I started a business, I'd never heard about estimated taxes. Oh how I miss those days. Now, every time I'm writing checks to the IRS and Franchise Tax Board, I have a scowl on my face. But trust me on this --> if you want to be an entrepreneur - innocence about taxes isn't bliss; it's costly! Now before I get into the basics of estimated taxes, I'll tell you right … [Read more...]
How To Switch Careers: Real Life Advice To Help You Succeed
Have you ever wondered how to switch careers and do something you truly love? Casey Berman of Leave Law Behind knows first hand what it's like to feel stuck in an unfulfilling office job and wonder how to switch careers. Even after graduating from Hastings law school and launching on a successful in-house counsel career path at a software firm, he started itching to do … [Read more...]
Leave Law Behind! An Interview With Casey Berman
I recently had drinks with San Francisco native Casey Berman who is the founder of Leave Law Behind, a consulting practice that helps lawyers who are sick and tired of the industry break away and start their own businesses. Now how cool is that - fewer lawyers and more entrepreneurs...brilliant! I never understood why so many people can't stand lawyers until I had to hire … [Read more...]