Day 26 – Pantip, Laptop Repair in Bangkok
How to get your laptop repaired in Bangkok in 1 hour. Go to Pantip and ask store that sells the laptops. They will direct you to the correct person then let the Asian magic work.
My laptop screen started blanking out. This was a major barrier to working on the QuickMatch software. I looked at buying a new laptop or getting mine repaired. Getting it repaired was quick and amazingly affordable.
You can either take the Khlong Tan boat then a short walk or BTS to Central World and a slightly longer walk. It is a tourist area now and crowded even into the night. The selection of street food is entertaining but not necessarily cheap. One place sells roasted crocodile.
My laptop was fixed in 1 hour and cost $120. I did the same thing with my cell phone and it cost $15. Quick and cheap phone & laptop repairs.
Day 34 in Bangkok – Measuring Fat, Products, & Desires
Day 34 of First Principles in Bangkok is a product review of a Xiaomi Mi Fit Smart scale as an example of measuring fat to explain my startup app QuickMatch that measures “fuzzy” desires. I cover the entire process of choosing the product, receiving it, setup, & using it. There are many meta lessons in this video.
Why I’m in Bangkok
Short answer, to make my life better. I want more productivity, more opportunities, and enjoy life now.
In 2006 I suffered a closed head brain injury that messed up a lot of my abilities including my memory. My life changed a lot. I lost all my money, my house, the tech media startup I founded, plus my ability to work. I was starting over from nearly nothing.
Having nothing actually opened up some opportunities. During the 12 years since the head injury I traveled to 4 continents and 11 countries. I wrote two books. I discovered a new way to think based on first principle that allows you to solve seemingly unsolvable problems. I’ve re-learned how to program computers & created an app called QuickMatch that solves the problem of measuring non-numeric data so you can confidently make really complex decisions easily.
Part of my plan in Bangkok is sharing my journey to launch this product & re-launch my life.
Why is better Bangkok better than where I was? Why is Bangkok better than other options?
Looking back on my life I’ve found that a better physical environment increases my productivity. After the head injury I need it even more than before.
Bangkok is:
- Warm & sunny everyday. The sunshine does wonders for me feeling more productive. Medically it improves your immune system by creating vitamin D. The full spectrum light helps regulate sleep & awake cycles which is a big problem I have. Just as important is knowing it’s going to be nice. That removes the stress of hurrying to get things before being trapped inside again.
- Green & flowers everywhere. Literally teeming with life despite being a major city. That’s a very nice thing about Bangkok.
- Cheap fresh food. I can eat fabulously prepared meals made from ingredients that came from the farm that morning for less that the cost of just the ingredients in the USA. Healthier & less stress which is very important to me.
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Better
business & social environment.
- 15 million people.
- Active entrepreneurial community
- People open to new experiences.
That is why I’m in Bangkok.
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