“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 … [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 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...]
366 Days Of Meditation – The Lessons
On January 5th last year I decided I was going to meditate every day for 1hour for an entire year. That was just after completing my 3rd 10-day Vipassana course. I didn’t miss a single day. Not one. 💯Never heard of Vipassana? You should definitely check it out here.It was an insane journey. I meditated on planes, in cars, on park benches, airports. Most of the days … [Read more...]