Stuff I write about

In 2017, I was raising money for my startup. Here is what happened.

Recommendations are hard.. but these 12 had a major impact on me.

How an unexpected encounter in a Portugal dorm room changed my life.

Every felt down after doom scrolling social media? Me too.

A chicken bus ride in Guatemala helped show me the way.

How a team emergency at my work pushed me into the valley of despair.

Telling my dad I had failed really hurt my ego. I wish I had found these tools earlier.

In 2014, we left Australia on a one way flight. Here is what I learned.

I've sold four companies. Here is the playbook I'd recommend.

My 20s were chaotic, filled with mistakes and regrets. Here are the four things I wish I had done differently.

In 2017, my wife and I faced a $10k vet bill for our rescue Chihuahua. This experience sparked my pursuit to "escape velocity."

How a botched anniversary speech led me to discover a storytelling framework that changed everything.

How the "sleep, creep, then leap" pattern shapes the success of startups.

Startups are chaotic, but a One-Page Plan (OPP) can simplify it.

Landing your first 10 customers is tough. This is a repeatable process to make it happen.

Managing your boss is about making their job easier. 4 uncommon tactics to accelerate your career.

Sharing equity can be a game-changer for a startup. But it can be fraught with risk

The four biggest myths about making more money: hard work alone, owning a business, focusing on income, and expecting fair pay.

Your website is your #1 marketing asset. 4 Steps to get your demo page right.

There’s no shortage of advice out there. Some of it's misguided.

I’ve done side hustles myself and learned some valuable lessons. My view on them has completely changed.

I’m no expert, but I have picked up some lessons along the way.