In the end, just as Indiana Jones could never turn down the opportunity to search for the Holy Grail, I could no less turn down the chance to work for myself on something I truly love, no matter how safe the alternative might be. When I’m old and dying, I plan to look back on my life and say “wow, that was an adventure,” not “wow, I sure felt safe.
UCLA coach Jim Mora Jr. and former UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel discuss the Bruins’ awesome recruiting class. Two very classy guys handling a potentially awkward situation amazingly well — Go Bruins!
My Startup Story: StartSomeGood (The Guardian)
I usually don’t share these kinds of articles, but I’m fond of this one, plus there’s the added bonus of The Guardian “translating” my article into British English — the first time I’ve ever referenced my “Mum.”
In life, you generally get rewarded for taking risks.
UCLA Receives Record Number of Applications
72,626 freshman applications, more than any other school in the country. Go Bruins!
I know many of you have probably seen this already, but it may just be the best thing I’ve read all year. It’s created by the guys behind Holstee.com (fellow Sandboxers!) as a reminder for what they want to live for and I find it incredibly inspirational.
“Life is about the people you meet and the things you create with them. “
…it’s about living meaningfully well. Its purpose is not merely passive, slack-jawed “consuming” but living: doing, achieving, fulfilling, becoming, inspiring, transcending, creating, accomplishing — all the stuff that matters the most.
It didn’t work out for Rick Neuheisel as UCLA’s coach, but he remained the epitome of class even after being fired. A fitting tribute after his last practice, being carried off the field by his players while singing Mighty Bruins. Check out the video of his last practice interview here. Go Bruins!
Budak's Tumblr: From SF, but living in DC. Social Entrepreneur and Travel Writer. I like adventures, roadtrips, photography, California and empanadas.
