I love my job.

Did you believe that? Good, it’s actually true. Though my boss is sometimes not the nicest of people, and he makes me work long past when I want to sleep.

But I also get to do whatever I want whenever I want, as long as my work is done.

I’ve built this life over years though, and it isn’t for everyone, here are 7 reasons that you shouldn’t work for yourself. Continue reading “7 Reasons Not To Be Self-Employed No Expert Will Tell You”

This year has been a little crazy in traveling, mostly for conferences.

I don’t regret going to any of these conferences, but I am a bit worn out because of all the travel.

Here are the conferences I went to, and my takeaways from each. Continue reading “The Absolutely Awesome Conferences I Went To In 2018”

Last year a very dear family friend past away and though it was a sad time for us I was able to go home at the drop of a hat.

Earlier this year I also had a funeral to go to in another state and the same thing. I booked the flight and left. I didn’t have to check with someone to make sure I could get the time off.

I didn’t have to worry about the money for the tickets or food while I was there.

However it wasn’t always like this. It took time and work to get to this point.  Here are the contributing factors for me being able to just pick up and go with no notice. Continue reading “Dropping Everything to Go Away Without Permission”

I am a huge geek.  I watch geeky TV shows, movies, play geeky video games all of it.

I also run a business that has a blog, podcast, and Amazon FBA business.

I try to keep the activities and the business far apart from each other as most people don’t want to talk about Pokemon GO, Stargate, and the dividend yield of their portfolio all at the same time.

I’m not saying those people don’t exist they are just rare, but that’s ok.  Those are my people, you are my people. Continue reading “I Want To Speak Now”