Few people are willing to make hard decisions. Oftentimes, people will tell themselves that there isn’t even a decision to make. Those who continue to work at a big company as a default option are great examples. They haven’t been offered another job (but aren’t looking) and they don’t create new businesses (they haven’t tried). By not seeking out alternative options they have made the no-decision decision.… read more “Decisions”
NW Mortgage Experts: Home Loans
Nick and I are launching a new website, NWMortgageExperts.com today. If you are interested in getting a home loan or mortgage or refinancing your existing loan, contact Nick! Options include:
I am excited about this new site and think that it will bring a lot of value to people in the Seattle, WA area.
Graduate School is Overrated
Owning your own business is far more educational, enjoyable and profitable than going to grad school. Graduate school works for smart people who are don’t have guts or creativity. There are exceptions of course: the law keeps you out of certain businesses without a degree (law, medicine). These artificial barriers hurt the medical care and legal options for consumers, while benefitting doctors an lawyers.… read more “Graduate School is Overrated”
Jeremys Painting
I am pretty impressed by Trents painting abilities. I call this one “The Tara Lisa”.
I like to eat
Horse-dog
Spotted an enormous dog last night… It would drag it’s owner several feet every time it caught a scent.
French Dip at Coles in LA
The originator of the French Dip sandwich is Coles in downtown LA. Their French dip is solid, but I like their spicy pickles the best. Levi, JJ, Jeremy, and I are eating here right now before we go to 7 Grand, a nice scotch bar. Looks to be a good night, though I’m a little sleepy.… read more “French Dip at Coles in LA”
Giant Mistake
I wore jeans and a button up black shirt to my lunchtime meeting in Beverly Hills today… It’s 95 degrees outside!
Heat stroke incoming.
Business is Good
I am loving LA. Clients are pouring in like water into a submarine that just got hit by a torpedo. I am going to have to hire people so that I can keep up with the amount of work getting thrown my way. Scary because all I have is a home office at this point. Today, I’m going to meet up with an owner of a popular restaurant in Beverly Hill for lunch that I met yesterday to discuss doing some work for him.… read more “Business is Good”
Smoking During Pregnancy
What are the potential problems that arise from smoking during pregnancy?
- Ectopic pregnancy: Fetus implants itself in the wrong spot, resulting in miscarriage
- Smoking causes 115,000 miscarriages and 5,600 stillbirths each year
- Increased risk of placental abruption: this condition is where the placenta separates from the wall of the uterus and the baby suffocates from lack of oxygen
- Increased risk of premature babies
- Increased risk of apnea and infant sudden death syndrome
- Increased risk of genetic defects, like cleft lip and retardation
- Increased vaginal bleeding
- Smokers fetuses receive less oxygen and nutrients, resulting in smaller & sicker children
Scary stuff, eh?