“When the shit hits the fan, it won’t be our fancy revenue projection that sees us through. It’s going to be our interpersonal connections, our net(work).”I’ve mentioned this at some point during the retreat, as well as in the preparation when we talked about the purposes of the retreat. Sure, it’s nice to talk biz, and plan, and argue and brainstorm on the best potential … [Read more...]
On Goodbyes and the Sun ☀️
I said goodbye to my family today. My dad, my mom, her partner. My brother, his GF of 3 years whom I’ve just met. My sister, her partner and their adorable little toddler - my nephew. The very few short days I was here in Slovenia are ending, and it will be another 6 months or so before I see them again. And not just them. Goodbye to the house where I grew up. The street where … [Read more...]
The Search
For the last few months, I’ve been searching for something. And I still don’t know what it is.I don’t know whether it’s the next big business idea, a more committed intimate relationship, or calling a place home for more than just 6 months… I don’t know what it is.But I do know that I actually like the process, the Search. And I’m not rushing it. A year ago I would … [Read more...]
The 17 unforgettable things to do in Mexico
I fell in love with (and in) Mexico. More specifically, Playa del Carmen. The life there is a good life. It’s been a week I’m gone now, and I really, really miss it. The places, the people...everything! I’m at a loss for words. I feel like writing 10,000 words wouldn’t do justice to the experiences of the last 7 months...but what I can do is give you a little sneak peak into … [Read more...]
The Secrets of the Jungle
When people asked me about how my jungle retreat went, I was usually reluctant to answer. You see, when you go on holiday, you usually go to see some stuff, to party, to have fun. And then it’s really easy to tell people how it was. “We went to see this cool *monument*, and then we went to this bar, and we met so-and-so, and then John got wasted…” I love sightseeing, traveling … [Read more...]