Lack of Focus…my weakness…or strength?

Posted by Michael Michelini | Jul 26 2008 | Comments (0)
My whole life I have always been told I need to focus – and that saying “jack of all trades, master of none”…..but I just don’t listen…..I love being out of control, overwhelmed, and overworked That is what I loved about Deutsche...

Step into my office – is it adapting or changing oneself?

Posted by Michael Michelini | Jul 21 2008 | Comments (1)
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOHHGDvz3Mo&hl=en&fs=1] Messing around with adding a watermark to a video for more videos – and used the inside of my office as a test video. Want to make some funny skit videos about the daily findings and...

i’m finally “back”

Posted by Michael Michelini | Jul 06 2008 | Comments (0)
I can say this has been the hardest re-adjusting phase i’ve been through since maybe 1st day of high school….it was just a pile of things…came back to china – jet lag, tons of emails, questions, staff member quit while i was gone, congested/sick,...

I think I’m happy!

Posted by Michael Michelini | Apr 22 2008 | Comments (0)
Can’t sleep….the usual lately…my brain is working overtime….I’m physically exhausted, but just can’t stop thinking about international business….I love every minute of it. Sure, I get completely stressed out at certain...

Hong Kong – Keep Pushing forward

Posted by Michael Michelini | Apr 22 2008 | Comments (2)
spent the past few days in Hong Kong – trade show, networking, business banking – can’t stop pushing forward…stopped by the Hong Kong Harbor last night – snapped a quick photo of a “thinker”. Who is this guy, what is going...

Can’t Stop – Coming like a freight train

Posted by Michael Michelini | Mar 23 2008 | Comments (1)
In an extremely motivated mode again right now….Easter isn’t celebrated in China so I’ve been spending the weekend doing office housekeeping…laying out the desks, moving things around…and general strategizing…. Feel like its...

Got to Think Long Term

Posted by Michael Michelini | Mar 17 2008 | Comments (0)
Reading a lot of articles today…between financial distasters and leaders getting shun…its got to be a much harder time for some compared to me – but I have put my money where my mouth is – building an international business in the face of...

ok try number 2

Posted by Michael Michelini | Mar 13 2008 | Comments (0)
DIdn’t expect so many people would call me out on that one – but hey…I sent the youtube video back to the manufacturer and she explained I’m supposed to cut the ends of the lemons off first… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAJ96DF3yw4&hl=en] Hustling...

Brains, Gossip, & Survival

Posted by Michael Michelini | Mar 09 2008 | Comments (1)
back in Shenzhen now for a few days….completely swamped with follow up meetings, phone calls, hundreds of emails…and I think i’m finally catching up now to post some on the blog here….wow its been intense! Here are some photos from the last...

Not letting things get in my way….One way Ticket to Shanghai

Posted by Michael Michelini | Feb 28 2008 | Comments (2)
Not completely ready for my trip to Shanghai tomorrow….but can’t stop the hustle, the adrenaline going through my veins…its amazing how many people like to tell you things are impossible, or that it has to be done a certain way. Its almost more...

In life – it really comes down to the simple things….

Posted by Michael Michelini | Feb 17 2008 | Comments (4)
I have been getting better at locating “hard to find” items in China…got the American knife and fork set, flat frying pan (can’t use that wok!), and other items…but the FOOD is where it gets interesting….I love breakfast, and...

Get down and dirty – roll the sleeves up

Posted by Michael Michelini | Jan 17 2008 | Comments (2)
Ok, Piotr and everyone else out there…I broke down and bought a desk and office chair…guess you’re right…my back is feeling much better…and I’m getting tons more work done! The after photo….have my financial programs installed,...

Getting my head back above water

Posted by Michael Michelini | Jan 06 2008 | Comments (3)
wow, the past week has been one of the most extreme tests – emotionally, financially, and somewhat physically…..day 1 wasn’t so bad…it got bad once i had laptop issues, moving from hotel to hotel…finding less and less people that...

On My Way – Just Kissed Mom & Dad Goodbye

Posted by Michael Michelini | Dec 27 2007 | Comments (0)
Currently at West Palm Beach International Airport – gonna spend a few days in Newark and then Sunday afternoon flying off to Hong Kong – straight into China that night, new years eve! Hey, always think forward, think ahead – and not only think...

If you have lost faith in yourself, you have the universe against you.

Posted by Michael Michelini | Dec 21 2007 | Comments (3)
I like that quote…try to remember it when I am completely discouraged and overwhelmed….not sure who said it or if I am phrasing it correctly but.. “If you have lost faith in yourself, you have the universe against you.” And I have to live...

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American ecommerce guy, I've been living in South China - Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Dongguan (+ a touch of Philippines) since end of 2007.

Successfully selling online since 2004, took it fulltime early 2007. Love international business & connecting, and working on ways to give hard working people global opportunities. (Read More...)

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