So far, you've identified a pain and verified your idea by speaking to investors, entrepreneurs, and potential customers. Entrepreneurship is not a one man show, so lets go find you some teammates that compliment your skills, your passion, and have the ability to lead your startup to success. After all, the number 1 reason an investor invests into a company is because they … [Read more...]
Take the First Step Towards Your Dream Life
Three years ago I decided that I liked traveling so much that I wanted to make a lifestyle that allowed me to travel. So, I did it. After a year of saving money and planning, I went from Mexico to Argentina by land, learned Spanish, and made innumerable memories along the way. I'm now in my second year of living outside of my home country, and I have no intentions of … [Read more...]
My Parents are Slowly Going Insane
I'm sitting in a booth at a Mongolian Barbecue restaurant in a retirement-community-adjacent mall in Ft. Myers, Florida. This is the only restaurant still open at this late hour (9pm), and the air conditioning is refreshing, wisking away the exhaustion I feel from the heat of the day. Across the table my sister is slowly sipping on a glass of ice water, her mouth slightly … [Read more...]
Untemplater Weekend Reading: Xīn Nián Kuài Lè Edition
These are some reads that are either very related to the untemplate message or just plain awesome stuff. This week's weekend reading is called 'Xin Nián Kuài Lè Edition' because today marks the eve of Chinese New Year: the year of the Tiger. As always, the beginning of a new year is a time to reflect on the past and look to the future. The following articles touch on the … [Read more...]
Ask the Readers: Where is the love?
Valentine's Day is right around the corner and love is definitely in the air. Now I know we all have our reservations about Feb. 14, cupid, flowers, boxes of chocolates and all of that. Some of us refer to it as Singles' Awareness Day, when people come together to celebrate not being in a couple. … [Read more...]