Book Review – Richard Branson Way

Posted on : 25-08-2009 | By : mike | In : corporate world, motivation

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Book Review - Richard Branson Way

“A man who never made a mistake, never made anything” – Richard Branson.
that quote inspires me! I relate to it in the fact that I am taking risks, many of which people think I am crazy to do. But I think to myself, I only live once, and if I make [...]

If I were born a chinese farmer

Posted on : 22-08-2009 | By : mike | In : china business

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Being in Shenzhen, China, I am exposed to a diverse community of people – rich Chinese businessman, adventurous young aspiring entrepreneurs, cheaters, beggers, and a lot of farmers!
Now, it is easy to joke about a struggling Chinese farmer….they are low educated and will do almost anything to earn money to feed themselves and their families. [...]

Cultural Differences Between Americans and Europeans

Posted on : 16-08-2009 | By : mike | In : china business, usa

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Being in China, I didn’t expect to be exposed to so many europeans….but from my experiences I have gotten involved with more Europeans than Americans here. Of course I am learning more and more how do to business in China as a foreigner…..but at the same time, I am getting exposure to doing business [...]

Investing In China – everyone talking about it

Posted on : 12-08-2009 | By : mike | In : china business

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Investing In China - everyone talking about it

I’ve been more calls then ever before from friends and business associates back in USA. It must be all over the television more then ever – investing in china! But really, its not at all as easy as anyone can imagine…..
First of all, being a foreigner, who do you trust when you get [...]

Hard Choices Make Us Stronger

Posted on : 06-08-2009 | By : mike | In : china business

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Hard Choices Make Us Stronger

I try not to get my emotions mixed into things…but life is life…and I am who I am…..I guess I genuinely care about the outcomes in life for others like myself……maybe that is why I get myself in difficult situations to begin with……
But right now, I am part of DBR Shenzhen Oy and I have [...]