Revenue Consulting: $0 Still haven’t received payment for the work in January. The additional project that was supposed to come about also didn’t materialize. I’ll turn my efforts onto freelance and check out sites like UpWork. My plan is to blog/vlog my experience with … Continue reading February 2017 Earnings Report for The Cocoa Nomad
“Fake it ’til you make it” is BS
“Fake it ’til you make it” is a popular and oft repeated phrase offered to people that are scared of making a significant change or embarking on something new. The statement gained traction as people began embracing the facade of success in an effort to build confidence. Popular media reinforces this approach, suggesting strategies that … Continue reading “Fake it ’til you make it” is BS
January 2017 Earnings Report for The Cocoa Nomad
Consulting: $0 I did pick up consulting work in January but because I use cash basis versus accrual for accounting, it won’t show until next month. I was able to do some work for a former client who is finally shutting down the project but needed some final artifacts delivered. There may be additional work via … Continue reading January 2017 Earnings Report for The Cocoa Nomad
Super Bowl LI and Making Changes
When the Falcons managed to reached their first Super Bowl in team history in 1998, I was beyond excited. I hosted a party at my apartment and invited many of my friends. My disappointment in the loss was mitigated by the events portending defeat leading up to kickoff. Delays in getting the food delivered and … Continue reading Super Bowl LI and Making Changes
A Remote Year of Fitness
Staying in shape is a challenge regardless of your living/travel situation. It becomes even more difficult if you are constantly changing locations. One of my goals this year was to at least maintain the condition I was in when starting Remote Year. Trying all of the local cuisine (and beverages 😉 )throughout the year , I … Continue reading A Remote Year of Fitness
Earnings Report for the Cocoa Nomad
Why Share This? When I started blogging a few years ago about my development experiences, it was about sharing information. The iOS dev community was particularly welcoming and always willing to share with me. Additionally, I’ve always appreciated the transparency of developers and entrepreneurs who shared their sales data. It’s important to show the entire … Continue reading Earnings Report for the Cocoa Nomad
Uber Drivers Are Side Hustle Inspiration
In the past year, I’ve used many modes of transportation. While the opportunities to speak with pilots, bus drivers or train conductors are rare, Uber drivers are frequently open to conversation. Typically our talks are about our respective hometowns, what the city is like, tips about venues to see and me constantly checking the route to see … Continue reading Uber Drivers Are Side Hustle Inspiration
My Retail Arbitrage Experience
I've now gone out three times to find products to source for retail arbitrage (RA) via Amazon FBA. I'd heard about it on a few seller podcasts/YouTube vids and wanted to see firsthand what the experience was like. I've decided to provide some answers to questions that I had when I started. Perhaps they can … Continue reading My Retail Arbitrage Experience
Thinking of a Master Plan
I left my job of 3 years in April to focus on developing my own apps and exploring other ways of making a living. I was burnt out and needed a sabbatical. Six months later, I'm looking to pass the mantle of President of Team Hangout to someone else on Remote Year and get back … Continue reading Thinking of a Master Plan
Where Have You Been?
When I started this Remote Year, I thought that I would be frequently blogging my experiences, keeping everyone updated on my travels. I also thought I would still be working at my job, and returning to the States at the end. It’s amazing how much can change in a year. In an effort to reignite … Continue reading Where Have You Been?
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