Category Archives: Personal
The Yes Men Fix the World
We just watched the incredible P2P version of The Yes Men Fix the World. It’s an amazing film, I thoroughly recommend it. You can get the torrent on the link above. The film is released under a Creative Commons license. … Continue reading
Book: The Omnivore’s Dilemma
I have just finished The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan. The book is a smooth blend of narrative and education. Divided into three parts, each section tells the story of a different meal. Firstly the stereotypical fast food McDonald’s, representative … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Recommendations, Reviews
Tagged book reviews, corn, food, Michael Pollan, Omnivores Dilemma
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Hairy to bald in 15 minutes
In preparation for my drive test tomorrow, and assuming I pass, my new Washington state drivers license, it was time to get rid of some hair. Here’s the before, during and after shots. Firstly, the hairy me. The shearing begins. … Continue reading
Announcing my retirement
I am going to retire on 1 July 2009. In a little over 2 months, less than 2 months after my 27th birthday, I will retire. retire v.intr. To withdraw, as for rest or seclusion. To go to bed. To … Continue reading
Introducing Chris Guillebeau
I read Seth Godin’s blog. Seth wrote this about Chris Guillebeau’s newest manifesto called 279 Days to Overnight Success (pdf). I have just finished reading the manifesto. I’m inspired. I agree with probably 30% to 50% of the content, but … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Personal, Recommendations
Tagged 279 days, Chris Guillebeau, inspiration, manifesto, Seth Godin
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Fantastic ice cream
I caught up with Sam for dinner last night. We swung over to Stogo for dessert. Wow, what amazing ice cream. Organic. Dairy free. No sugar. What more could you ask for? I had the Chococolate Coconut flavour, made with … Continue reading
Talk of marriage
As some people have noticed, I might be getting married. Lots of people are asking questions, so I’ll try to answer some of them here. Who’s the girl? Sam. We met on Isla Mujeres on Christmas day. Yes, that was … Continue reading
Smoke free 2009
I don’t really smoke. I’ll have the odd cigarette when others are smoking. Or if I’m tearing it up (as in the last week), I’ll smoke a ton. But I don’t smoke in the morning, I rarely actually buy cigarettes, … Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, habits, new year, new years resolutions, nicotine, smoking
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Staying in Guadalajara
Seth was quick to reply, I’m staying in Guadalajara. No costly flight to New York, no working out wonky visa situations, no 6 months in NYC. Here’s a shot of Guadalajara Town Hall:
I’m applying, are you?
I have written my application for Seth Godin’s alternative MBA program. Are you going to apply? This is a game changing opportunity, I’d warmly encourage you to consider it. The deadline is the 14th of December, so there’s still a … Continue reading
Smile: debt pimps
I called my bank today to dispute a transaction. After dealing with that, the representative asked me how many times I log onto the smile web site per week. Then he said that I had been pre-approved for a loan … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Rants
Tagged coop, cooperative, cooperative bank, debt, debt pimps, ethical banking, personal loan sales, personal loans, pimping debt, Smile
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Reached my first saving target
A couple of months ago I set a saving target. I wanted to have $10’000 in the bank when I left Australia. Despite the rising dollar (my money is actually in pounds, although I think in dollars), just over 2 … Continue reading
A non MBA with Seth Godin
Wow. I just woke up and read this. Awesome. I’m physically excited. My first thought is, apply, do it right now, immediately, without hesitation. Ok, reality check: I have 6 months of expenses saved, I can afford it. I could … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Personal, philanthropy
Tagged education programs, MBA, new york city, nyc, Seth Godin
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Cannabis shopping spree
I bought more Cannabis sativa last week that one could smoke in a lifetime! Don’t worry mum, not in dried leaf form, in the form of braintree hemp clothing. I’ve now replaced 67% of my trouser portfolio with purchases from … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Photos, Travels
Tagged blackspot sneakers, braintree hemp, cannabis, cannabis sativa, clothing, eco friendly clothing, hemp
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Seth Godin’s Tribes for free
According to this page you can click this link and get Seth Godin’s Tribes ebook for free. I’ve already purchased a copy which should be delivered by Amazon, so I’m a member of triiibes. However, that is being physically shipped … Continue reading
Choosing a charity
I’m listening to Robert Kiyosaki’s Choose to be Rich series. I was given it by a friend, so contact me personally if you don’t want to pay the $220 price tag. I’ve only just learned it costs $220 this very … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, philanthropy
Tagged charity, choose to be rich, chosa, philanthropy, rich dad poor dad, robert kiyosaki, tithing
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FuseMail is Go
After my bitching about FuseMail, two of their guys chimed in and saved the day. My faith in FuseMail was restored. I’ve gone ahead and moved my personal email over to them. It’s live. A few things I like: Mail … Continue reading
FuseMail fail
I signed up with FuseMail to host my email.They have failed me. Badly. I reported a problem to them. I provided a detailed technical report. I received a short response which did not relate to my problem. I replied, at … Continue reading
Inspiration from Seth – stay true
Seth posts this. Inspirational. It’s inspiring to see somebody at the point in their life/career where they can be true to their principles. I think it’s harder to remain true to one’s ideals at the earlier stages of a career. … Continue reading
Smile launch faster payments
Changes are afoot in UK banking. I just received an email from Smile telling me about faster payments. Dear Callum At smile we’re always looking at ways we can improve the service we offer you. This is why we’re pleased … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Personal
Tagged email disclaimers, faster payments, Smile, uk banking
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Breakfast Raw
I’m starting to get a tiny bit ill. It’s the same sort of sore throat / slight cough that I’ve had a few times recently. So in a bid to beat it down once and for all, I’m going to … Continue reading
Meeting Jason Calacanis
I met Jason Calacanis at the blogger breakfast this morning. Duncan Riley was there, although I didn’t meet him. Somebody said he (Duncan) was a big wig, so I was checking him out online after the meeting. I came across … Continue reading
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Tagged duncan riley, jason calacanis, mahalo, techcrunch, workaholics
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Tim Ferris in Sydney
Henry very kindly booked me a ticket for Tim Ferris’s 4 Hour Work Week session in Sydney. I haven’t read the book, but I’ve heard about it, and I’m curious to meet the man behind the idea. I wonder if … Continue reading
Posted in Nomadicness, Personal, Travels
Tagged 4 hour work week, 4hww, Australia, Events, networking, Sydney, tim ferris
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I don’t have a resume
I’ve never been a fan of resumes. It always sounded like such a boring job, cataloguing all the things I’ve done, listing all my various endeavours. Seth Godin has an excellent post on why great people don’t have resumes. People … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Personal
Tagged curriculum vitae, cv, job applications, jobs, resumes, Seth Godin
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