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Re: Is Life Better When You’re Busy?

Ross Collicutt — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:47:06 -0000

Having kids certainly force a re-balancing of priorities. And then again when they get a bit older. And then again when you have a second! I've been learning I can't say 'yes' to everything now and have to be more choosy. Brendan Burchard has a good equation for how he ranks new opportunities to filter out good but not great choices.

Re: 5 Ways to Carry a DSLR Camera on Outdoor Adventures

Ross Collicutt — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:50:35 -0000

Hey Scott! You can definitely wear it underneath a daypack. The mesh on the back is very thin but does add a bit of a layer in between. The webbing straps on a toploader will be a slightly slimmer if it's a concern. The Cotton Carrier is a little more convenient for the camera on the front though.

Re: Win a DJI Mavic Pro Prize Pack – Valued at Over $2,000!

Ross Collicutt — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 00:50:18 -0000

Re: adventure-inspired: Get Prepped: Ski and Snowboard Trip Packing Lists [Infographic]

Ross Collicutt — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 18:12:48 -0000

Definitely don't forget those sunglasses. You can only squint for so long!

Re: The Complete Guide to Setting up Post Specific Bonuses with Mailchimp (save yourself $300/month)

Ross Collicutt — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 10:08:07 -0000

I'm interested in this part as well. I know you can deliver PDFs with Mailchimp but how do you customize them per list field?

Re: 20 Ways to Stand Out From The Crowd (Without Swearing or Having a Rhinocerous-Sized Marketing Budget)

Ross Collicutt — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:19:25 -0000

But you don't do jumping jacks with a rope :P

Re: Unsolicited Advice to My Teenage Self

Ross Collicutt — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 12:37:44 -0000

7 and 14 are huge ones for me. Still are. If I could have learned about those when I was younger I would have been way farther ahead. I didn't realize how important 10 was either until recently.

Re: Unwavering drive to learn

Ross Collicutt — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:45:29 -0000

Totally agree with you on the learning a little about a lot. That's basically how I operate. It gets me intro trouble, though, when I start to take on projects in many different areas. I have to remember to scale back to only the most interesting to actually pursue further.

My favorite thing to do is to set a decent goal for myself in each area. When I've hit that goal, I re-evaluate. Sometimes I keep going, sometimes I'll shelf that path for a bit and pursue others and sometimes I'll ditch it all together.

For myself the requirement that I actually accomplish something with each path I start prevents the "start everything, accomplish nothing" problem.

Re: Gee Willikers Batman! How to Find Your Sidekick (And A New Challenge!)

Ross Collicutt — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:24:58 -0000

Great article Steve. I think too many people are trying to go it alone. I know that I try too much and get into a rut sometimes.

I'm wondering if anyone's had success having their girlfriend/boyfriend/spouse as their workout sidekick and if it works well. I don't think that would work well because of everything else wrapped up in that relationship but maybe I'm wrong.

Re: http://www.appalachiaandbeyond.com/2011/01/how-to-act-on-trail.html

Ross Collicutt — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:35:39 -0000

I think we could argue endlessly about etiquette on the trail. Is there any perfect answer?

I don't think there is a wrong answer with garbage though, it's bad to leave your trash in the woods, period. Every trip I do, I aim to pick up at least one piece of garbage to take out. If everyone takes out one, at least we can make a dent in what's there. People might be more hesitant to throw a piece of garbage on the ground if there is nothing there to start.

Re: Reader Poll: What Sunglasses do you Wear?

Ross Collicutt — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:55:19 -0000

I used to struggle with the cheap sunglass dilemma too. I couldn't pay more than $20 for them, especially since I'd end up breaking them within a month.

After splurging on a pair of Julbo Nomad's with polarized photochromatic (gets darker with brighter light) lenses, I can't go back. After spending 10 times what I normally would on a pair of glasses I am more careful with them and apparently I can keep them safe for more than a month.

The quality of the lenses is the biggest difference between cheap and expensive sunglasses. I can't wear cheap ones any more, they're hard to see through.

Re: 5 Reasons I Love My Kindle Touch

Ross Collicutt — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:30:53 -0000

Thanks Emma, I'll check that out. I have to find more people with Kindle's to lend to now!

Re: 5 Reasons I Love My Kindle Touch

Ross Collicutt — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:23:22 -0000

I've had mine for just over a month and it's been amazing. I read a lot before but I am even more now that it's so easy. As you said, I have to watch how much I buy because it's so easy. The free books are helping me out there.

The only thing I don't like about it is where the power button is, I rest my finger on the bottom right by the power button when I read and I hit it sometimes. The power button should have been on the top.

Re: Homeless to Six Figures

Ross Collicutt — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:09:49 -0000

Rock on! Gave me goosebumps reading that

Re: Hiking is not enough, but it’s a start

Ross Collicutt — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:54:49 -0000

I hear you on that one Tom. I'm trying to get involved in the some of the local park work around here but it's hard. You can't just walk in, speak your mind and expect everyone to agree. Even if they do agree, there are many more powers at work with land-owners and all the different user groups. I think the best thing we can do is use our blogs to spread the word and spend a bit of time ourselves putting in that time to help save the places we play.

Re: What NOT to Do When Making a Sales Video. (Unless You’re As Crazy as Me)

Ross Collicutt — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:10:02 -0000

Haha, awesome. Definitely liked the rain.

Re: Appalachia & Beyond: Have Brick Will Travel (Garmin Montana 600 Gear Review)

Ross Collicutt — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:13:41 -0000

I'm stoked on this one. I've been looking into it because it's nuvi-like car mode. Did you try the track features Tim? Do you know if you can view multiple tracks at the same time like the 60 and 62 series or if you just get one at a time like the Colorado's?

Re: Skullcandy Fix In-Ear review

Ross Collicutt — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:05:15 -0000

How are they for hearing things aside from the music? I tend not to run with the in-ear ones too much because all I can hear is myself. That style stays in way better though.

Re: An Important Reminder for People Who Want to Take More Risks

Ross Collicutt — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:38:39 -0000

Don't you mean Ready, Fire, Aim? :)

Re: Sober Up with Associative Compensation

Ross Collicutt — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 19:54:03 -0000

It depends on the work. Like Daniel Pink says in the Ted video, if the tasks is simple then compensating for speed works. But if the tasks requires creativity, thinking outside the box or just coming up with ideas then incentives don't do much. They can even have a negative effect on the the work.

Re: Help Me Create An Epic Quest of Awesome

Ross Collicutt — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 22:30:21 -0000

Very true! I have yet to meet an Australia that couldn't drink me under the table and I do my best! Even the women can drink! So I'd highly recommend against entering into any sort of competition that involves drinking against an Australian. Unless, of course, you have some gills.

Re: Help Me Create An Epic Quest of Awesome

Ross Collicutt — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:54:15 -0000

I spent more time in Australia when I was there because I had friends there and I figured, bigger place, more time. But if I went back, I'd spend more time in New Zealand. New Zealand was more outdoor awesomeness and Australia was more drink your face off. The weather was nicer in Australia but I was there in the winter.

Re: Help Me Create An Epic Quest of Awesome

Ross Collicutt — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:15:05 -0000

Oh and come to Vancouver Island in BC, Canada. I'll show you around the mountains :)

Re: Help Me Create An Epic Quest of Awesome

Ross Collicutt — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:13:43 -0000

Hey Steve, That sounds wicked. That's what I've sort of been doing for the last 2 years. I hit a point that I was just doing the same thing day after day and I was getting sick of it. I had always wanted to go back to Australia (went a long time ago for 2 weeks) so booked a flight, saved up a ton of cash (do it in that order, it's more motivational) and headed down to Australia. I spent 3 months there and a month in New Zealand and loved every minute of it. Some of it was scary and some of it was lonely but overall I'm extremely happy that I went. As soon as I got back I started building a business that I could do anywhere in the world. I'm still working full time and getting the business going but every day I'm getting closer to heading out and being able to travel full time. Hit me up if you need any ideas for in Australia and New Zealand. They're both awesome.

Re: Ten Steps to Ten Incomes

Ross Collicutt — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 13:43:57 -0000

That's a really good way to think about it Brooke, the ten income streams. I'm always looking for more passive ways to support myself but think of them in terms of websites or projects. I think looking at it this way too helps prevent putting all your eggs in one basket. Yes, you might have many different websites doing the same thing and bringing in some cash but what if that type of income stream dries up for one reason or another? Some new technology comes out and renders particular streams useless. By having different types of streams, if one dries up, you've still got others to support you.