If you haven’t read it before, this classic Brazilian story adds some helpful perspective on life/work balance. The parable resonates strongly, as it’s such an elegant and relatable “thought experiment” for most. As an extremely ambitious guy, with simple tastes (although, in my defense… I really like “nice things”) the minimalist lifestyle has always strongly appealed to me. The core …
Nest Thermostat Install Write-Up
In this post we’re going to explore my installation of the Nest Thermostat in a residential (house) application. The Nest Thermostat is a great little product to add to your smart-house lineup if you’re just getting started, or even if you’ve already got several devices like the Phillips Hue, Amazon Echo, or other smart devices. As far as the whole …
Quick Clip of My Usual Ride to Vegas
It’s pretty often that I have to shoot back and forth between San Diego and Vegas for business deals. With partners out there and Vegas being a popular travel hub, it’s common for people from all over the world to be stopping through at some point on their trip. To quickly get back and forth, I’m often able to make …
It’s not how many times you fall, it’s how many times you rise
“Whether you win or lose, it’s about being a good sport and playing your hardest.” That’s what I was raised to believe, and it’s what I’ll someday teach my kids when I have them (not planning to until I’m in my late 30’s). It’s an endearing strategy and when applied to your life, an amazingly effective philosophy. There are so …