Father. Writer. Real Estate Investor. Minimalist.
[Average read time: 2 minutes] Today was a perfect day. Since the beginning of the year, I took on a part-time job and some freelance work in addition to the full-time 9-5. It’s been a busy first half of 2019. I have goals that I want to accomplish – goals for 2019 and longer term […]
[Average read time: 1 minute] Most problems don’t require more data. They require better eyes searching for the truth, more insight, and more innovation. It takes time to do this. Information is the end result when a human being takes data and turns it into a useful truth. If you enjoyed this article and received […]
[Average read time: 2 minutes] You give them a hug, a kiss on the cheek, and watch helplessly as a tear slides gently down their face. And the realization strikes like thunder – you will not see, hold, or kiss your kids for a month. You tell them you love them, turn around, and walk […]
You can achieve your wildest dreams in the next 6–12 months. You simply need to start living to die instead of dying to live. This is what Robin Sharma calls having a “death-bed” mentality. It means you never take another day for granted again. It means you bring extreme and powerful enthusiasm to everything you […]
Derek and Haylee, If you’re reading this, congratulations. You have survived several years on this planet. Now, don’t let that go to your head – most of your peers have accomplished the same feat. I still can’t believe you are now 9 and 5! You went from completely immobile to rolling, then crawling, and now […]
20 Random Facts About Ed If you speak to me in Spanglish and/or memes, I’ll understand you. I have failed at many, many things. But I’ve had a few wins too. I married my high school sweetheart and lived happily ever after. Just kidding. Even though I’ve lived in Texas for almost 10 years, I still […]
[Average read time: 2 minutes] Inspiration doesn’t normally come from watching television. Inspiration sometimes comes from listening to a speech. Inspiration often comes while reading a book. Good inspiration comes from bad ideas, but only if there are enough of them. Inspiration hates conference rooms, especially conference rooms where there is criticism, personal attacks, or […]
[Average read time: 2 minutes] I started my first side hustle long before I ever heard the term “side hustle.” After college, I moved back to Los Angeles and decided to put my after-work hours to use by trying to build an online business. It took quite a bit of work because I didn’t know […]
[Average read time: 1 minute] You hear your alarm go off – your eyes open – that makes today a great day. Show up. Care a little more. Embrace possibility. Tell the truth. Expect more from yourself. Stand for something. Swallow your pride. Seek the truth behind the story. Dive deeper. Ask the difficult question. […]
This is my longest article EVER so I won’t share one of my personal stories as I usually do. Since you’re reading this, you already value education and are constantly finding ways to improve your skills. But if you’re still not sure if missing precious TV and Facebook time is worth it, I really hope […]