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Vegas, Baby, Vegas!

VegasHas it already been a week since I went to Vegas for Type A Vegas? I know I had previously written that I was a bit anxious about the whole thing because that’s the way I do things.

In fact, the first night, I couldn’t fall asleep. All I could think of was that I didn’t really know how to behave around grown ups. And even though Type A Parent is pretty much composed of the most generous, kind, and knowledgeable people around in the business, I was still nervous.

I worried for naught.

I had a great time – and I didn’t smile much at all.

So, here then are my thoughts on Type A Vegas Mastermind Bootcamp:

1) I LOVED IT. 

In fact, I want to go on the record here and say I prefer the Bootcamp style vs. the conference at large. Far less mingling and with far fewer people. And also, far fewer parties.

I know. I’m a huge extrovert but I hate parties. I find them empty and meaningless because it is hard to have meaningful conversation in the dark with loud blaring music as backdrop.

But mostly, I love it because of the focus.

I’m sure it helped that this year, unlike in years past, I had specific goals and things I wanted to accomplish with Mandarin Mama and the Bootcamp zeroed in on these.

I lucked out in that although there were no choices for what sessions we should attend, they all were useful and pertained to what I wanted to get done. So, yay!

But most importantly, we had two Mastermind group sessions where we gathered in small groups and workshopped any problems/goals/whatever we wanted to get done and left with discrete steps and goals.

So exciting.

2) I wish it were one extra day.

There was so much good stuff – but I really wish it could have been longer. Perhaps even provide time to work on our new ideas – that way, if we got stuck on something, someone would be bound to know the answer and be on hand to answer.

Yes. I really just want a babysitter.

3) I’m emboldened to apply for Type A Summit.

I had never applied before because I didn’t think I was good enough or a big deal enough. But Kelby Carr told me it was more of a mix of talents and abilities vs how big someone was. So, next one? I’m applying!

4) I am unused to being in an environment with so many men.

This is more in reference to Affiliate Summit West which was held in the same location – and where I attended sessions for a day before I left for home. The sessions were good and informative, but the vibe was very different.

Anyhow, I didn’t realize just HOW WEIRD it would be to be in a situation where men made up at least 60% of the attendees. Keep in mind, I did come from the financial services industry so I used to be in a mostly “male space” for at least a decade. But still. WEIRD.

I cannot say it was terribly enjoyable.

5) Came home FILLED with ideas. 

Like, SO MANY IDEAS, friends! SO MANY. Now, it’s just a matter of prioritizing and sifting.

I’m really excited.

But also? Terrified. I do not want to look back on this year and say I chickened out and chose to play it safe and stick with the status quo. (Hmmmm… how many more clichés do you think I can stuff into that previous sentence?)

Alright. I really should be getting to bed now. Don’t be surprised if you start seeing some minor tweaks here at Mandarin Mama. Who knows? I might finally figure out how to use The Twitter. Stranger things have happened.

See you Wednesday!

 

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Virginia Duan is the entertainment editor for Mochi Magazine," a freelance writer, co-host of the "Brazn Azn" podcast, and an Asian American author who writes stories full of rage and grief with biting humor and glimpses of grace. She spends most of her days plotting her next book or article, shuttling her children about, participating in more group chats than humanly possible, and daydreaming about BTS a totally normal amount.

3 Comments

  1. I sometimes think I need a babysitter to make sure I follow through on all the great ideas. LOVED attending both Type-A and ASW last week and it was great to see you there.