I feel like I’ve been doing more traveling over the last month than I had in the previous six months combined.  Although I guess when I think back, I’ve been a lot of places and seen a LOT of cool stuff.
Currently I’m writing from a nice bakery on the Thai island of Ko Tao.  Ko Tao is without a doubt one of my favorite islands that I’ve been to thus far.  A far cry from the insanity that is Koh Phi Phi, as soon as you get off the boat …

The other morning I spent a few hours doing errands, answering emails, and preparing myself for an afternoon of doing nothing but working on one specific project.  This particular project is one that I’ve been putting off for days now, not because I don’t want to do it, but because it was something that was going to take a significant amount of focus and creativity. As we all know, getting into that mode can prove difficult from time to time.
So after I spent the morning getting stuff done and organizing …

Have you ever had an”oh shit” moment in your life? You know,  one of those moments where something something so bad happens, that the the only thing you can think of to do is say “oh shit”.  Or perhaps cry.  Well let me just say, earlier this week I was the closest to tears I’ve been in a long, long time.
It all started simply enough with me trying to install WordPress on a new site that I’ve started.  It’s an easy process that I’ve done a dozen times, but for …

Things have really been ramping up over here in Asia lately.  I really had no idea what to expect when I came out to Manila.  All I really knew about it, was that I worked with a bunch of people who live here, and that the city is basically a dirtier, less fun version of California.  Well, whoever told me that was a LIAR.  Ok maybe not about the dirtier part.  That said, I’ve had a blast here working with the team and Dan in particular.
The culmination of this was …

I’ve learned more about myself in the last 6 months than I think I have in the previous 6 years.
There is no denying that since I began publishing at Location 180 I’ve acquired a ton of new skills that I didn’t previously have.  There are the technical skills such as basic html, WordPress and a bunch of SEO knowledge which have transferred great to the business side of my life.  Along with that I’ve greatly improved my writing and general communication skills.
However it’s the less tangible feelings that I think …

Working for yourself, or on a remote basis isn’t easy.
Actually it’s really difficult.  When you work in an office, you know you have a set time you have to show up.  If you aren’t on time, there are consequences. If you don’t work for a day, people will notice.  There is a basic structure to your life, and that is one reason why so many people would never consider anything other than a 9-5.  It can make it much easier and less stressful to manage your life.
One of the things …

Let me tell you a little story.  Last night I went out to one of the fanciest bars in Bangkok.  It is supposed to have some of the best cocktails in town and is known as one of the premiere jazz venues in all of Asia.  I had a great time, and the bar was exactly what I ‘d hoped it would be.  Although for as much as I enjoyed the music and atmosphere, I had one (amazing) drink and it cost me $10.  I’m not sure I’ve ever spent that …

Yeah, I’m talking to you.  The guy (or girl) sitting in your comfy office, with your sexy 401k plan and that fat raise you’ll be getting in July now that the economy is picking up again.
Perhaps from time to time you’ve thought about how great it would be to be working from a beach on a Tahitian island?
Maybe you just want to sit at home in nothing but your boxers and spend a whole day without having to shower.
Yeah, you aren’t cut out for this life.
While working from your laptop …

Let’s face it, making money from your blog is no easy task, and takes hours and hours of hard work.  Over the past year I’ve considered ways to monetize this site, however my primary goal is to not let that interfere with providing high quality and useful content.  So far I’ve made a little bit, perhaps enough to cover my hosting costs, but nowhere near enough to support myself full time.  However, there are people out there who have done a much better job of utilizing affiliate adds, product creation …

The whole purpose of having a blog, a Facebook profile, Twitter feed etc. is to be able to communicate with others.  Whether that is sharing your ideas, opening your mind to other’s thoughts, networking, dating whatever it is, the whole point of social networking is to be social.  But have you ever gone through a period of time where you just didn’t feel like being social?  Whether in the online world or real world, maybe there has been a period of time where you were wrapped up in other things and just …