This is a guest post from blogger and photographer Matt Koenig.  I asked Matt to write for me because he is going through the exact same things I struggled with, and I know many of you are struggling with now.  He is on his way to overcoming his uncertainties and has really helped me clarify my thinking for my upcoming book on the subject.  I highly recommend you check out his photography blog, and wish him luck as he tries to make some big changes by the end of the …

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 …

Have you ever had something you’ve really wanted to learn how to do, but couldn’t seem to pry yourself away from work long enough to actually get it done?  Yeah, me too.
My whole life I’ve had an interest in photography.  I’ve always wanted the ability to be able to capture the photo that would make people say “wow”.  However, up until recently I never really put much effort into it.  My high school photography teacher told me that my pinhole camera was one of the worst constructed she’d ever seen …

For the longest time in my life, I’ve struggled with finding balance.  I was always the guy that would get ridiculously excited about something and then let my world revolve around it until I lose interest.  This has happened with everything from golf and rock climbing (which I usually get reinvigorated on about once a year) to business start up ideas.  Oh the business ideas. I could go on for days with things that I was convinced would be the best businesses ever, only to lose interest a week later.
The …

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 …