2022

    2022 was a different kind of year, and it will receive a different kind of year end review. This was a year of dramatic change, growth, and struggle. Here are the highlights:

    • I left my cushy Amazon job because I was miserable.
    • I took a risk and moved from Seattle to Miami for a startup that kicked me out, leaving me unemployed.
    • I bought a Miami condo in a nice part of town.
    • My stock and crypto portfolios took a major hit as the markets tanks, leaving me financially vulnerable.
    • I explored romantic relationships. It left me single, but it taught me a lot about my values self worth.

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People

The only reason I've survived the turbulence of this year is due to the generosity and love of the people around me.

Thank You

Dad

Thank you for keeping me connected to my roots

Lea

Thank you for making South Florida a welcoming place

Eli

Thank you for showing me what's possible

Peter

Thank you for teaching me how the system works

Damola

Thank you for giving me a routine

Tashia

Thank you for caring about my wellbeing

Eduardo

Thank you for giving me a path out of Amazon

Gui

Thank you for sticking with me through it all

Kreston

Thank you for providing wisdom when I needed it the most

Randy

Thank you for being a voice of sanity in an insane situation

Evan B

Thank you for being a person of integrity, and for putting in the effort to grow

Hermine

Thank you for being a subject matter expert

Evan E

Thank you for allowing me to contribute to something meaningful

Erin

Thank you for your love

Lera

Thank you for being my literary muse

Will

Thank you for teaching me about Turo's, Tesla's and Townhouses

Carlos

Thank you for inspiring me to use Chrome tab labels

Rigaud

Thank you for being my personal stylist

Devon

Thank you for your spontaneous phone calls

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lessons

Whitney

Don't let fear of what might happen prevent you from taking action on what you truly want to do.

Eli

Any difference can be overcome if both parties are willing to make it work.

Life

Don't confuse a circle with a sphere.

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2023 Goals

The theme of my 2023 goals is to get back on track. I'll need help from my friends and my network to make it happen.

Repair my finances

The conditions right now are challenging. My cash and investments dropped by 70% in 2022. In the same timeframe, I lost my job, and the tech world began a sweeping round of layoffs and hiring freezes. Crawling out of this hole will be painful, but it's not impossible, and I won't do it alone. Using all my resources, I'll find a new six figure job in a field I'm passionate about (eg: fintech, green tech, med tech, education).

Action Items
  • Jan - March: Search & apply daily for roles in the fields I'm focused on.
  • Jan - March: Network with friends and connections to increase the likelihood of finding an appropriate role.
  • Feb - Identify adventageous new skillsets to persue (Masters degree, certifications, etc).

    • Create and sell a digital product

    Even with my shaky finances, it's important for me to keep the big picture in mind. I don't want to rely on a day job for my income. I need a seperate product that produces at least a small stream of income. Something I can control and scale. I've already begun on the first canidate project: It's an ebook that helps new businesses establish business credit.

    Action Items
  • Feb - March: Complete first full draft of Business Credit eBook.
  • March: Get professional input on ebook material.
  • April: Publish Business Credit eBook

    • Actively improve my health

    I still have healthcare coverage. Now more than ever I'm motivated to use what I'm already paying for. I'm in good health still,

    Action Items
  • Jan: Establish new exercise routine at my condo's gym.
  • Jan: Set medical and dental appointments for preempative checks.
  • Jan: Set new diet plan.
  • Jan: Resume exercise app usage.

    • Highlights

    2023 wasnt perfect, but at least it was memorable. Thank you to everyone who helped ease the turbulance.

    Saying goodbye to Seattle after 6 years of transformative growth.

    Falling in love with Eli.

    Buying my first Windows computer

    Meeting and mentoring Will.

    Living on Soylent meal replacement drink for 3 weeks

    Seeing Lea's finished Storyworth book.

    Cruising down Long Beach with Devon.

    Cruising down Long Beach with Devon.

    Meeeting Klynton after 10 years of working together remotely.

    Putting in my Amazon resignitation on Grenada's independence day (Feb 7th)

    "A heart filled with love is like a pheonix that no cage can imprision."
    -Rumi