Chris Illuminati's Blog, page 13
May 10, 2016
The Process
I’m about a month into teaching myself how to draw and an amazing thing happened — I’ve learned to love the process. I usually hate the process. If I want an omelet I expect one to be sitting in a pan... Continue Reading →
May 4, 2016
These Young Entrepreneurs Want Everyone To Watch Them Fail
Humans crave stories about the hero’s journey — the rough and tumultuous beginning, the breakthrough middle and the triumphant end. Those are the tales humans like the best. Rocky IIwouldn’t be the most popular movie in the franchise if Balboa... Continue Reading →
April 12, 2016
One Of The Most Successful Women Under 30 In America Told Me Why Having A Mentor Is A Load Of Crap
In 2010, Annie Lawless was a law student stuck in a deep depression. Unable to find joy in her current situation, she pulled the trigger and quit.
March 31, 2016
Meet The Mad Geniuses Bringing ‘Food Porn’ To The Masses With Creations Like Nutella French Toast Waffles
Food is suddenly cool. Not just the ingesting of it, but the chronicling of the cooking process, the baking of things and even dissecting of food. There isn’t a week that goes by that this website doesn’t publish some type... Continue Reading →
March 23, 2016
From $200K A Year To Bootstrapping A Business
Paul Hedrick had no problem wearing cowboy boots to work with a suit. The look wouldn’t seem odd in a place like Texas, but in New York City, it tended to get a couple a glances. Hedrick was working at... Continue Reading →
February 19, 2016
How An Iraq War Veteran Created A Thriving Clothing Brand For ‘Goal Diggers’
“When I got out, I could not see myself employed. I couldn’t fathom the idea of waking up and working for someone ever again. Putting on another uniform or suit and being told what to do. I used to have... Continue Reading →
February 12, 2016
Meet The Guy Who Quit A Front Office Job With The Yankees To Launch A Sports App For Angry Fans
Each year, thousands of college students apply to work with professional sports teams in some capacity. From ticket collectors to field maintenance, marketing assistants and clubhouse attendants, young blood runs through every organization. In the spring of 2013, Paul Rosa... Continue Reading →
February 9, 2016
Want To Quit Your Job & Open A Bar? Here’s Some Advice
In Stephen Yorsz’s first life, he trudged through the daily grind as a financial advisor. His job was less than stimulating and devoid of reward. “Basically all I did was talk to old people all day about retirement planning and... Continue Reading →
December 14, 2015
Here’s Why People Who Cheer For Only One Team Their Entire Lives Are Stupid
Q: I’m originally from the DC area and moved to Colorado when I was 5. My family still lives in the DC area and I still maintain my Maryland sports teams allegiance (I like both Baltimore and Washington, but will... Continue Reading →
November 21, 2015
30 Things That Change For The Worse When You Turn 30
The age of 30 is the new 20. I don’t know. It’s not because it blows. There’s just no other good expression to put into words the punch in the cock that’s three decades on earth. At the age of... Continue Reading →
