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,...

Blog Like No One Is Watching

Posted by Michael Michelini | Jun 04 2011 | Comments (7)
I have been behind on my blogging. A bit discouraged, in a transitional state of business and life. To top that off, overwhelmingly getting people and articles telling me to focus and that this blogging is sucking up too much time and not worth the effort. But...

Full Moon Today, Don’t Make Decisions Too Quickly

Posted by Michael Michelini | May 18 2011 | Comments (4)
As I have said, its been a transitional time for me, maybe that is how we always grow? Learn. Challenge ourselves. I wish I talked to my father more, but I did give him a call last night to catch up. Just the idea he supports me unconditionally has helped....

Life Is Too Short, Creating A Scholarship Fund in Philippines

Posted by Michael Michelini | May 13 2011 | Comments (22)
Not sure what crazy mood I’m in, but I’m sitting here thinking….I may die tomorrow….and what gets the most joy out of my life. Its changing lives. I enjoy seeing someone learn and be able to create opportunity for themselves. While most...

Another Reason We Need to Appreciate Every Day We Are Here

Posted by Michael Michelini | May 06 2011 | Comments (0)
Read today about a blogger, Derek Miller who planned his last blog before he died of cancer. How fragile life is, how short life is. He reflects on his life and states he is no longer afraid of death, he has accepted it. Reading it cant help but make you think...

Choosing Not to Make a Decision is Still Making a Decision

Posted by Michael Michelini | Apr 29 2011 | Comments (14)
Spent last night making USA calls, to suppliers, clients, accountant(s) (yes, I work with 2…), trademark attorney, parents, and tried to catch some friends. Just this time difference (12 hours ahead here in Beijing timezone) makes it harder and harder to...

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