Philosophy

On Routines & Finding Your “Good” Spot

It really feels great to be settled, no joke. After much uncertainty between mid-October through December of last year, I’ve gotten into a normal routine. I’ve finally found a place where I can call home instead of having to temporarily move from couch to couch at friends or random people’s homes (if I count correctly,… Read More »

Doing What You Love (And On Shaping Your Reality)

It’s been awhile since I’ve written on this blog. I haven’t gone away or forgotten to update Hustle to Paradise. So what have I been up to since December of 2012? Simply – creating and shaping my reality … the work and lifestyle I envision. At the time when I took the leap to move… Read More »

2012 Reflections and Hustling into 2013

What a year once again! December 2012 marks one year since I first started up Hustle to Paradise back in 2011. A year ago, I also wrote a self-reflection of 2011 and the write-up for this past 2012 is nothing less than interesting. The Start of 2012 I had just left my first corporate job… Read More »

Focusing On What You Want (Envision Your Success)

Lately, I’ve been hearing lots of people ask me …“You must be living your dream, I wish I could do that”. First off, if it was a dream, it’s not happening. And secondly, you can do it too! Really, the first thing that it comes down to is how badly do you want it? Are… Read More »

On Staying Positive When Things Don’t Work Out

Let’s just say, lots of things have happened since I last posted here on Hustle to Paradise. Okay, I still need to get better at sticking to my post schedule. However, as the going says: “Sometimes, sh*t hits the fan” … and I mean, lots of it. When Things Don’t Work Out Interestingly back in… Read More »

On Your Long-Term Goals (Why I Turned Down a Job Interview)

Last week, I decided to turn down a second-round job interview. “What? Are you crazy, Harrison?!” says my conscious. With how bad the job market is, and the countless media that we see and read about on the persistent unemployment rates  … I thought I was crazy to turn it down as well. If I had… Read More »

Reality of Travel and Work

There seems to be this illusion that those who have traveled around for long-time or don’t work the normal corporate jobs, must be: 1. Lazy, and/or 2. Have lots of money from parents or some trust fund. While I personally have my moments of slacking off and needing to figure out a way to be… Read More »

What If It Doesn’t Work? (On Doubt and Worst-Case Scenarios)

It’s been at about one month since I moved to Maui and worked on this start-up community website that first brought me out to the beautiful islands. I’ve worked busily with a wonderful and optimistic team of marketers, programmers, and designers to launch the site this month in September. The Negative and Doubtful Thoughts But… Read More »