When you go somewhere like New York, you’re bound to be bombarded with recommendations of places to eat. With limited time, I’ve found that a great solution is to generate a mini food tour. Note: this works best with friends as you can split and try numerous delectables. Warning – serious deliciousness ahead may cause […]
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami (Book Review)
One of the great things about traveling, beyond the enjoyment of exploring a different place, is the association that it has for me with reading. My recent trip to Seattle afforded me the chance to finish my first Haruki Murakami book, Kafka on the Shore. It came with a great recommendation from my brother Will […]
The Warren Buffett Portfolio by Robert Hagstrom (Book Review)
One of my fairly recent passions has been investing. Having a father who worked in finance, I’ve always been somewhat aware of the way that the markets work, but only recently have I gotten a better grasp of many of the core concepts of visionary investors – chief among them Warren Buffett. I’ve had “The […]
Sanraku of San Francisco (Restaurant Review)
One of my oldest (as in I’ve known her for a long time, not as in how old she is – so there Elizabeth) friends and her husband were in town this past weekend, and we made it out to Sanraku on Sutter St. With minimal deliberation I decided to order the SAKURA – caps […]
My Weekend Seattle Guide
If you know me, I’ve weirdly become somewhat of a Seahawks fan during their recent run. They’ve been an excellent team to bet on, are extremely fundamentally sound and play a brand of football that’s fantastically entertaining. They’re also well known for having the loudest stadium in the game (CenturyLink Field). These sort of runs […]
Insatiable: Porn – A Love Story (Book Review)
Friends often ask me how I can spend 5 straight days in Vegas (and go 4-6 times per year). The answer is painfully boring – I don’t party much, I don’t drink and I limit my gambling. This past trip I spent a good amount of time power reading. One of the books that I read […]
My everyday smoothie
As I head back to work after an extended Vegas trip for softball, it’s time to get back in the habits of everyday life. It’s been a few weeks now since I first heard Dr. Rhonda Patrick on the Tim Ferriss show. If you’re not familiar with her, her bio on her website “Found My Fitness” […]
I choose you! How to build an effective resume by destroying the one you already have
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from working regularly with 30+ recruiters (or from changing jobs five times in five years), it’s that building a clear, concise and focused resume is critical. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from reviewing resumes from applicants, friends and relatives, it’s that most people have no idea how to do that. […]
I have no idea what I’m doing, financially. (How to save $100k in five years)
I like money. Not in the Dan Bilzerian, “let’s see how ostentatiously I can spend this on boobs, guns and gambling,” kind of way, but in a different way. Earning, saving and using it wisely is measurable and quantifiable. It’s an easy way of tracking progress and “keeping score” when it comes to informing one’s behavior. This […]