What is ADHD? It’s this weird ambiguous term that we throw around without quite knowing what it really means and how it affects the lives of those who have it. It stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. Let’s break that word down. “Attention deficit” = Shorter than average attention span. “Hyperactive” = Over active. Energetic. … Continue reading My advice to people with ADHD (Like me!)
Why you should release your ideas before you feel ready to
In life I believe that there are two types of people when it comes to creative and entrepreneurial pursuits; Doers and Planners. The doers are people who jump into projects without thinking. They do first and then learn from their mistakes. The planners on the other hand are obsessed with finding potential mistakes before they … Continue reading Why you should release your ideas before you feel ready to
I’m a different person in a different language
The other day I had a moment where I thought to myself “I’m a better version of myself in Portuguese”. In English I talk too much. I have a strong tendency to go on rants. When you get me going, it’s hard to get me to shut the hell up and listen. In Portuguese however, … Continue reading I’m a different person in a different language
How to become a better listener
I’m a horrible listener. Like truly horrible. If you’ve ever had a conversation with me, you’ve probably noticed what I like to call “Squirrel Syndrome”. You said something that had the effect of a dog seeing a squirrel and then running off to chase it. That’s what happens in my mind when someone gives me … Continue reading How to become a better listener
Why I started writing and editing on different days
Writing and editing are fundamentally different processes and use different parts of the brain. For this reason, I always do them separately. When I am in writing mode I like to let it flow. I hold nothing back. I pay no attention to grammar or sentence structure or paragraph size, I just take whatever is … Continue reading Why I started writing and editing on different days
How I learned to become a better decision maker
I am someone who allows my emotions and intuition to dictate my decisions, rather than letting the data decide for me. This is something that has backfired more times than I can count. While operating off of intuition can yield great results, it’s not always reliable. Emotions can get in the way of seeing the … Continue reading How I learned to become a better decision maker
Discovering Your Double Edged Sword
I believe that our greatest strengths are also our greatest weaknesses. I believe we all have something we're naturally gifted at, but can harm you if not harnessed and used properly. Something the can be your best friend, or your worst enemy. Your double edged sword. For me, it’s my intensity. People always call me “intense”. … Continue reading Discovering Your Double Edged Sword
Turn off to Turn on —Balancing intensity with relaxation
One of my all time favorite Tim Ferriss Podcasts is the first episode with Josh Waitzkin. In this podcast Waitzkin discusses understanding the natural undulations (up's and down's) of life. He discusses the importance of the rise being equal to the fall if you want to perform at your best To give some context on … Continue reading Turn off to Turn on —Balancing intensity with relaxation
Validate your ideas before you build
The difference between SOME validation vs. ENOUGH validation Creating a business the 2nd time around, after fucking up my first one, has been an interesting experience. I recently shut down the recruitment arm of my business. Was tired of long sales cycles and uncertainty, so I put a stop to it. Then I sat on … Continue reading Validate your ideas before you build
If your work is a “grind”, you’re doing something wrong
One of the most common words that I hear used to describe work is the word “grind”. If getting through your day is a “Grind” that sounds like a miserable way to live. If your work is a “grind”, you’re doing something wrong. Grind implies friction. Resistance. Pushing a rock uphill, or swimming upstream. Grinding … Continue reading If your work is a “grind”, you’re doing something wrong