Running your own business is time consuming and doesn’t leave much time for a real vacation – which, if you’re anything like me, you desperately need! The only time you travel is when you’re attending a conference or meeting away from home. So why not make that next work trip a workcation? Workcations are […]
Your CFO: The Workcation! Read More »
I’m always on the lookout for inspiration, and fortunately, I can find it almost anywhere. It’s one of the reasons I love to travel. Since the senses are heightened around new circumstances, it’s an opportunity to reconnect to the world sensorially. For this reason, one of my favorite destinations is Finland. It’s one of the
Sisu: A Finnish Word for Entrepreneurs & Startups Read More »
Sometimes in life the best choice you can make is to go away. If I had to look back at every major shift in my own life, I can attribute it to a change in environment. It’s easy to be lured by a life filled with comfort, predictable outcomes, and security. When I look back
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Solo travel is a revelation for control freaks independent people like me. No negotiating itineraries or budgets; far more space to meet new people and also slip out of town when said people get clingy. You may not be able to split costs, but you’re more likely to get treated to dinner or get a houseguest invitation.
Solo Travel: A Chronology Read More »
We all know that travel enriches everything: exposure to new places, people, and cultures forces us to adapt and think more broadly about who we are and our place in the world. One thing is certain: it’s rare that taking a trip – even a day trip – isn’t worth it. Not all travel is
May 2016: Embracing Travel Read More »
How a soul-searching trip off the grid lead to the formation of our badass branding company… In 2011—before a branding studio was even a figment of my imagination—my then-fiancée Steve and I retired early. Really early: ages 31 and 27, respectively. With $10,000 in our savings account, we sublet our Brooklyn apartment and bought a one-way ticket
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“Ask the Strategist” tackles your questions about productivity, operations, decision making, and results. This month, Sebastian Marshall tackles the age-old question of how to stay fit and healthy while living that hyper-busy executive life. Sebastian, I was into team sports but living abroad or traveling makes it harder to stay active. I don’t like exercise/gym,