My twin brother Michael just came back from a month long trip to Nepal and shares what he learned.

In this episode I sat down with my twin brother Michael to discuss his recent trip to a small remote village in Nepal. Michael shares some of the lessons he learned and shares his insight into the village's way of life.  While he was there he helped rebuild homes that were damaged from an earthquake.  We discussed his approach to photographing the people and the warm reception from the village community.  Michael talks about the village's close-knit and self-reliant community and how different their way of life is from ours. Through Michael's reflections, the conversation explores cultural differences, the power of human connection, and the rewards of stepping out of comfort zones. 

Bio:  Michael Cordone III is a dedicated and passionate photographer who has spent the last year immersing himself in the world of photography. After quitting his corporate engineering job 1 year ago, and has since explored many different aspects of the craft and is learning as much as possible.  He also just got back from a month long service trip to Nepal, helping a small village rebuild after earthquake damage.   
 
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📍 Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction
01:19 – Recap: Reflecting on a Year of Entrepreneurship
03:38 – Lessons Learned: Highs, Lows, and Self-Development
08:33 – Nepal Trip Overview & Motivation
12:43 – Decision Making: Balancing Business, Fear, and Self-Deserving
16:41 – Arrival & First Impressions of Nepal
21:25 – Kathmandu vs. Village Life: Contrast & Culture
23:33 – Trekking Through the Himalayas
27:13 – Reception in the Village: Community & Connection
34:40 – Photography in Nepal: Capturing People & Culture
36:33 – Community & Self-Sufficiency in the Village
41:36 – Living Without Money: Barter, Trade, and Values
43:39 – Daily Life & Cultural Insights: Longevity, Health, and Support
44:39 – Volunteer Work: Rebuilding Homes Post-Earthquake
47:47 – The Ripple Effect: Positive Impact & Relationships
48:45 – Rapid Fire Questions: Music, Food, Travel Lessons
53:12 – Post-Trip Reflections: Business Perspective & Mindset Shift
54:05 – Cultural Wisdoms: Well-being Over Productivity
55:59 – Final Stories & Conversations on Meditation
58:44 – Supporting Michael’s Work: Print Shop & Substack
61:08 – Closing Thoughts 

 💡Key Takeaways

In this episode you'll learn:

How to transition from corporate 9to5 to entrepreneurship 
How to face unexpected challenges 
How to embrace the highs and lows of self employment 
How to find personal growth in struggle
How to find community, self reliance and connection in a foreign country 
What lessons were learned from Nepal 
How to build genuine relationships 
How to embrace vulnerability
How to use photography to tell a story
How to embrace meditation and self reflection
How to have work life balance as an entrepreneur 

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