We’ve talked about the best places for online lifestyle entrepreneurs and traditional entrepreneurs to live and work on Untemplater before. I've traveled to many countries and places all over the US, and have no doubt that living in San Francisco Bay Area is one of the best places out there. I feel really lucky to live here where the weather is mild, the air is clear, the food … [Read more...]
The People You Should Be Most Afraid Of vs. The People Who Should Be Most Afraid
There was a time when I got things all wrong. I was afraid to speak. I was afraid to fight back. I was afraid to dream. The fear that held me back was the fear of having everything to lose. What if my parents disapproved? What if I fought back and my opponent kicked my ass? What if I pursued my dream only to realize I wasted my time? I thought about all these things a … [Read more...]
Should I Take A Sabbatical? Fears, Preparation, And Execution!
After over a decade of working at my same job, I've been toying with the idea of taking a sabbatical, especially after having a conversation with my good friend Paul who plans to quit his job after saving a million bucks. My firm offers a 3 month sabbatical for every 5 years of work. The first month off is 100% paid, the second month is 80% paid, and the third month of … [Read more...]
Untemplate And Go Against The Grain
Recently I got back in touch with some of my old friends from high school. Admittedly it had been a while since we had any correspondence and it was nice to catch up. One of my friends was a brand new first time mom to a healthy baby boy, and another had two daughters with curly, blonde pigtails that recently turned 2 and 4. They each told me happy stories about being … [Read more...]
Don’t Be In A Hurry To Leave School And Enter The Real World
Super Senior is to Superman like: A) Double Cheeseburger is to Happiness, B) College Is To Orgy, C) Binging Is To Barfing or D) All Of The Above. Who cares? It's college baby, where the alcohol flows free and the ladies just want to say your name! If there are any high school or college students who are reading this, I implore you to take your time and enjoy University! … [Read more...]