2020 Q4 Goals + Recap

Personal Complete Insanity Max: 30 – I’ve done pretty well staying active during the pandemic but miss being a regular … Read more

2020 Q3 Goals + Recap

16% body fat and/or 190 lbs from a current starting point of 218 and 21.9% Did not hit the … Read more

A political campaign is not only a contest of ideas but also a business-building exercise

What I learned as an early volunteer for the Yang 2020 presidential campaign Aside from helping out with a … Read more

2020 Q2 Goals + Recap

Lose 18 lbs & do 45 at home workouts  + log 60 days of food didn’t hit the weight … Read more

Headshots of Mike Smith

These images may be used as headshots of Mike Smith for speaking and media appearances. Click each image for … Read more
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Referrals, affiliates, and ambassadors: dangling a carrot

I try to believe that people are default good and will try to be helpful if it is 1) … Read more

2020 Q1 Goals + Recap

First close on Scrappy Capital Fund 1 – incorporated but corona significantly impacted this timeline Lose 13 pounds, Intermittent … Read more
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Fall 2019 Portfolio

My dream portfolio in 2019 Each of the past few years I’ve made a list. In 2018 and 2017 … Read more

2019 Q4 Goals

Goal Recap 10/30 Fully onboard to Applico – For the first time in ever I am enjoying being “traditionally” … Read more

2019 Q3 Goals + Recap

[Updated 10/10/19] Professional Find a job – I have realized over the past few months I miss being part … Read more