Charting My Happiness Over Time

Posted by Michael Michelini | Jul 08 2012 | Comments (0)
While in Shanghai, I had a mentor meetup with Liu Yan from Xin Dan Wei coworking community. The meeting was about how to be a good mentor, how to listen, re-iterate, validate and confirm, paraphrase, and give empathy. A great session and the community there...

My 31st Birthday. Still not a millionaire

Posted by Michael Michelini | Apr 01 2012 | Comments (8)
Bet that headline got your attention. But yea…years ago I was dreaming to be a millionaire before turning 30 years old. But today. ..Monday April 2, 2012 (well Monday in China….sunday night in USA) I am turning 31 years old and still nowhere near the...

Emotions, Business, and Life.

Posted by Michael Michelini | Mar 27 2012 | Comments (5)
Been so slammed that I’m way behind on my regular blogging. Also been wondering what to make the next blog post. The past week, so much has happened. My buddy, I’ve known since I’ve arrived in China, is moving back to America. – his...

Dreaming Castles in the Air, Motivational Pep Talk!

Posted by Michael Michelini | Mar 18 2012 | Comments (0)
Sunday afternoon, trying to motivate myself for the upcoming week. I like to use Sunday as a way to reflect on the week before, and make a nice plan for the upcoming week. I like motivational and moral poems, and love to share (http://blog.michaelmichelini.com/tag/moral-lessons...

Getting CEO Coaching on the road, w/ Gillian @SEOmom

Posted by Michael Michelini | Feb 28 2012 | Comments (3)
Typing this out on my flight from Manila to Hong Kong….airplanes always get me to be a bit “reflectional” (emotional in a way)…maybe its that humming sound as the plane zips through the air, transitioning from one destination to another. Tonight...

Personal Outlook for 2012

Posted by Michael Michelini | Dec 31 2011 | Comments (10)
I could reflect on 2011, but instead of talking about the past, I’ll talk about the future. 2011 was my transition BACK to China fulltime… doing consulting between Hong Kong, Dongguan, and Shenzhen…. going to the coworking space in mid-year and...

John Lennon Poem – The Meaning of Life

Posted by Michael Michelini | Nov 23 2011 | Comments (2)
Here is a good break from your current stressful workflow. Reading this poem from John Lennon about the meaning of life…it does make me realize …when we are kids we are told anything is possible….yet….as we get older – more and more...

When Things Get Overwhelming, Take a Deep Breath, HALT, and Get it Done!

Posted by Michael Michelini | Nov 08 2011 | Comments (4)
Think it’s the tough times that define us as people the most…..when you feel like everything is against you and the world is collapsing around you. I am sure I’m not the only one who has days like this. Dolly Pardon would say that in order to...

Dad Continues To Motivate Me

Posted by Michael Michelini | Sep 11 2011 | Comments (0)
A big reason for this blog was to communicate back to home my travels and business adventures…to family and friends…and not to make long phone calls over and over to everyone repeating my crazy stories. Obviously that has grown as I get more readers...

Gonna Do It – Finally – Make a PODCAST!

Posted by Michael Michelini | Aug 17 2011 | Comments (8)
Like my buddy @tropicalmba (Dan Andrews) says, blogging may be a waste of time if you use it to MOTIVATE YOUSELF, and publicly make promises to push yourself…then this post is going to be one of those. Whats a podcast? I know some of you guys reading this...

Motivational Poem – Enjoy Your Coffee This Morning!

Posted by Michael Michelini | Aug 05 2011 | Comments (4)
Happy Friday, about 6pm here and I’m off my morning coffees, but I thought it would be good to get it out for USA time zone Friday mornings, get some fresh eyes on this poem my Chinese friend sent me today. Read below, I’ll add my perspective after: Enjoy...

Pair Of Old Shoes – Motivational Poem

Posted by Michael Michelini | Jul 18 2011 | Comments (1)
I’m still on email forwarding lists (ie Attila!) but every once in a while I get a great one (every 10 – 20 hehe). This one has caught my interest, a poem about a rich student who wants to play a joke on a poor farmer….only to realize the real...

Finally Got A New Bike in China – Foldable, Urban-Friendly

Posted by Michael Michelini | Jul 17 2011 | Comments (6)
Didn’t think I would come to blog about this, but its been a hot topic on my posts in facebook, twitter, and weibo….guess talking about bikes and personal life is more engaging to people then business posts! People wanna see more pics of it (folded),...

I Am Happy

Posted by Michael Michelini | Jul 15 2011 | Comments (4)
Fulfilled? Sure, there are a few things on my wish list…but for the most part, I am happy with my life and the way things are going at the moment. I am getting warning signs from a few of my friends and advisors on this shenzhen coworking project taking too...

Adapt, Why Success Always Starts With Failure – Book Review

Posted by Michael Michelini | Jun 13 2011 | Comments (6)
Committed my Sunday afternoon to finishing this book “Adapt, Why Success Always Starts with Failure” by Tim Harford, this excerpt really got my interest we are blinder than we think (page 17)….Humans cannot make the right decision every time,...

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