Mark Szymanski

Always be yourself. No matter where you're at: school, work, etc. I love getting to know people for who they really are and I try to always show my true colors to other people. By the same token, always trust yourself. When you feel something, don't ignore it. Take note of what you're feeling and try to diagnose why you feel that way. Then, make an educated decision on what you should do next and DO IT.

As you go through life, you'll meet and intereact with a lot of people. Sometimes, you will disagree with what your partners, clients or friends have to say about a topic. These times, though they may be frustrating, will help you grow. The more you deal with people, the better you will become at dealing with people. Specifically, in business, don't sell yourself short based on other people's opinions. Be confident in the work that you do. You know what you are worth, don't let other people decide that for you.

Sign up for Robinhood here! My relationship with Tesla has been a roller coaster. I truly believe in the company and Elon Musk. The mission that they are on is world-changing in magnitude and just cool overall. I've been in and out of the stock a few different times and made a few bucks. I don't think anyone could have predicted this type of growth. I don't know what could have caused the stock price to double in such a short time. The media seems to have a lot to do with it, which is crazy to me.

I'm getting impatient. I want the time to do whatever I want. I want to focus on the things that I have created and continue to build them. I'm just not there yet. Even at the time, I want to maximize my efficiency. I love to educate people and I need to make it much easier to educate people on a broader scale. Time to ramp up the content!

When you are gracious and care about what you do, you'll get rewarded. Given my performance and experience, I was offered an opportunity to do some contract work for my previous company during my transition to complete independence. In addition to that, I will be building up FindIT Tech, LLC, my personal brand, and anything else I find interesting. 

In life, sometimes you have to have difficult conversations. I just had one. I have officially planned my resignation from my 9-5 gig for January 31, 2020. This is extremely exciting for me. I've been thinking about it for quite a while and I have come to the conclusion that there will never be a better time to make this leap. It's definitely scary, but I'm confident that it's the best decision I can make. I want to be happier and I need more time to do the things that make me happy. Let's go for a ride!

My current spot in life has me torn a couple of different ways. I'm not happy going to work every day and I have been working towards building up alternative means of income. I have several business ventures that I want to move forward with and I need more time to develop them. My ultimate goal is happiness and fulfillment. I'm confident that moving forward towards my goals is the right thing to do.

I've been fortunate in 24 years that I haven't had to deal with many deaths in my family. Like everyone, I will have to experience it someday. Any time someone in my sphere dies, I try to be optimistic about the situation. If they were sick, I trust that they are happier now. I also use it as one of the strongest reminders to always do what you love and what makes you happy, because you never know how much time you have left.

I've done a ton of self-introspection and have realized that I'm in need of a change. My 10-6 gig is no longer providing me with the level of fulfillment and happiness that I require. I want to live my best life and that relies solely on me doing what I think is right. I am grateful for everything that has been done for me, the people I've met, and the opportunity to develop my skills. Soon, however, it will be time for me to move on.

Complaining never solves anything. Sometimes, I find myself falling into that trap. I don't want that to be a part of my life. If you situation is not making you happy, then change it! I have done a lot of evolving over the past 2 years and I am getting extremely close to my first step towards enlightenment. Let's go on this journey together.

Alcohol, again. I've never had a drop of alcohol in my life. A little extreme, maybe. It's not for me, but I don't judge people that drink (used to, not anymore). That being said, I know there are better ways to escape from whatever you're feeling at that time. Focus on getting better and improving your life permanently, instead of using something like alcohol to deal with it temporarily.

I constantly audit how happy and fulfilled I am in my life. Whether it's my career, family, friends, health, etc, I'm always thinking about how I can make things better and more enjoyable. Bottom line: I know a lot of people that are not happy with their lives and have never done anything to better their scenario. I will not let that happen to me. Don't let it happen to you, either. Move towards what you want to do and what fulfills you.

I witnessed some things that made me extremely sad. There are many good people in our world on paths to lives filled with depression and addiction.  Specifically, I'm talking about alcohol abuse. I want to do my best to help those in need of it, but I need to figure out how. It would be a great honor to positively affect even 1 person. So, I'm going to do my best to make that happen.

My goal is to try to make a positive impact on people's lives. The tough part will always be maintaining the relationships that you have as you grow. At the end of the day, you have to be the captain of your own ship. Learn and gain experience from others as much as possible, but do not let anything or anybody tell you that you can't follow your passion and build out your dream. Just go do it.

You can't spread yourself too thin or cut corners. Building a business is no easy task. There are so many things to think about as you form the foundation and begin to scale. There's no secret formula, just a lot of hard work.

This episode topic was inspired by this video by Alex Becker. It's so important to love and get fulfillment from what you do every day. One of the easiest ways to achieve happiness is to cut out the things that don't bring you joy. Eliminating the distractions in your day-to-day life is the first step.

I have 5 LLCs in the state of Pennsylvania. I filed each of them myself, so I know what it takes to develop a foundation for your business. Throughout the process of building awareness for what I'm doing, I have received questions about what it takes to start a business. One of my current projects is an online crash course called "A Right Way To Start A Business". Once published, this course will be available at markjosephszymanski.com. Disclaimer: I am as transparent as possible and only want to see others succeed in business and in life. That being said, I am not, nor do I claim to be, a legal, financial, or any other certified professional. My thoughts and ideas are based on what I have done personally. Legally, I need to note that my content is for entertainment purposes only.

You have to take a focused approach to life. Speed is absolutely important, especially in a business setting. However, if tasks are done too fast or there is too much going on at one time, it can collapse a whole system. There has to be a process in place that will allow your team to complete projects quickly, but carefully. This stems down from the leader of any team. A focused attack on problems without deviating is the ideal way to build.

I saw the movie "A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood" and it got me thinking. Growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mr. Rogers was pretty close to home and the show had a good deal of relatability.  The documentary of Fred Rogers' life, as well as the Hollywood counterpart featuring Tom Hanks, illustrated to me how caring and compassionate of a man Fred truly was. He impacted not only children but adults alike. When I see someone else put that much good into the world, I genuinely appreciate and admire it. It's a service to our society that I wish to take part in as well.

Over the past couple of years, I have started to pay more attention to my surroundings and my normal environment. During that time, I have become much more ambitious in pursuing my goals, personally and professionally. In that same time, I have witnessed the opposite happen to people close to me, specifically my parents. I feel that it's a very normal thing to slow down as you get older, but it hurts me to see it. I want to do everything I can to help people avoid the loss of motivation. One thing is for sure: I will not let it happen to me. Stay Fueled By Progress.