Lessons Learned from Looking Back
I don’t usually do anything too crazy on my birthday, but I always like to take some time to reflect on where I was 10 years ago, 5 years ago, and 1 year ago. It’s a fun game that reminds me of where I’ve been and also helps me make sure I’m on the right [...]
Goodbye Starwood Amex
Courtship It was three years ago that we began a relationship together – under a rather odd set of circumstances. I had been staying at one of your properties in San Antonio and I was having a terrible experience (overbooked hotel, sticky floors and broken toilet in the alternate hotel, etc.). At the end of [...]
We Can Learn A Lot From Danny Meyer
Plain and simple, Danny Meyer is the man. With food, he’s created some of the best restaurants in NYC including The Modern, Gramercy Tavern, Union Square Cafe, and Eleven Madison Park (which was subsequently sold to Daniel Humm). His restaurants are equipped with food that is inventive, atmospheres that are unique and interesting, and service [...]
10 Funniest Searches Leading to lifelaidout
I’ve started to see a fair amount of search engine traffic lately leading to my blog. Most of the searches are pretty standard: soap.com 20% promo code, is equinox worth it, homeland season 2 itunes, etc. But occasionally I’ll see a search that just cracks me up. In fact, I ended up seeing one today, [...]
Finding What You Love (Part 2)
In last week’s post, I discussed my process for finding what made me tick and outlined how I went about switching industries. Following up on that post and my post on switching careers from finance to tech, I wanted to share some additional resources that discuss finding what you love, give different perspectives on career [...]
Finding What You Love (Part 1)
I’ve talked to a fair amount of people lately who have found themselves progressing down one career path only to realize that long-term, that path may not be the best fit for them. The road to your first job out of college may seem pretty clear because of formal recruiting processes, but when you’re looking to [...]
Dumpster Diaries
The Beginnings In college, at the end of each year, the trash would be full of stuff that people either didn’t want or that they just couldn’t fit into their cars to take home. My buddies and I used to go from dorm to dorm during move-out week to see if there were any treasures [...]
Watch Homeland Season 2 Now for $2.50!
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, you’ve probably heard your friends, family, doorman, mailman, or pets talk about Homeland. When I started watching Breaking Bad a couple of months ago, everyone kept telling me how I needed to watch Homeland. No way Jose, I was going to go the [...]
Changing Careers from Finance to Tech
Career transitions are tough at any phase of your life, but they have unfortunately become even tougher since the financial crisis. Fewer jobs available + more qualified people on the street = little room for career changers. These days, companies can pick and choose who they want and only move forward with candidates that meet very [...]
Slimming Down Your Wallet
Lately, I’ve been noticing a lot of my friends carrying around big, bulky wallets. Long ago, I used to carry a big wallet that held all of my credit cards, debit cards, library cards, frequent eater cards, social security card, driver’s license, cash, loose change, family photos, and receipts. It was great because I had [...]