I took a trip to Las Vegas at the end of June.
It was quite the experience…
They say that whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas…that is until you have learned some life lessons that you want to share with the rest of the world.
There are three life lessons that I would like to share with you here.
Now I didn’t indulge in many of the vices that Sin City has to offer. I did however drink and have good conversations with a few strippers. I will be learning from this trip for years to come.
A bit of backstory, I signed up for a course on cryptocurrency a few months back. I’m always learning and decided that this course would be an excellent introduction to the world of crypto…
At the end of this course, the organizers decided to host a party for everyone in Las Vegas. After the details were worked out, there were over 50 of us who signed up for the event.
For the next two days, we would be networking and partying at a mansion, hotels, bars, clubs, restaurants, and heading up Freemont Street and the strip. The organizers treated us incredibly well and we truly got the VIP experience.
After the event was over, I decided to stay two additional days to experience the rest of Vegas. I went to a few shows, had the meal of a lifetime, and even became a VIP member of a club, which was unintentional of course.
Now I won’t bore you with the nitty-gritty details, but in short, it was an experience of a lifetime. And so it is here that I want to share with you some of the lessons I learned from the trip.
One of the things I discussed with many of the folks at this meetup was the fact that we all took a risk to be here. If we did not take the plunge and buy the course, we would not be at the event. We spend over $1000 to learn from two people we’ve never met. It was a risk that we all took. It was a risk that paid off and continues to pay off today.
Additionally, we took the risk to sign up for the event, where once again, there were many unknowns. I remember someone on the Internet saying that if you are in your 20s, the money that you spend does not matter. You should spend that money on experiences that will set you up for your 30s. I take that advice to heart and have not been disappointed yet. It is advice that I caution, but also encourage as you can always earn that money back in the future.
Simply put, the risks I took in this endeavor not only paid for the course, but also provided me with friendships, experiences, and memories that will last a lifetime.
If you know me, traveling to Vegas may be a bit out of character. Yes, I do enjoy traveling and experiencing new things, but Vegas can be a destination for vices and sin. I’m not saying I wasn’t tempted to indulge, but one can indulge in their vices and sin anywhere. Saying “yes” to new experiences can open new door and possibilities.
People kept saying to me that Vegas is a place for everyone. I didn’t understand what that meant until the end of my trip. Vegas is so vast and diverse that yes, Vegas truly does have something for everyone. It was a city I felt at home in as everyone I talked to was very approachable. If I needed assistance with something, I could find someone to help me. If I wanted a certain type of food, show, or experience, all I had to do was ask and I’d get pointed in the right direction.
I experienced a party at a mansion, a VIP nightclub with bottle service, a Michael Jackson tribute show, and various hotels such as the Circa, Luxor, Caesar’s Palace, the Cosmopolitan, and the Rio. I made friends with some of the most influential people in crypto as well as had the inside scoop on some of the wealthiest people in Canada.
I like to follow the 80/20 rule when it comes to planning trips: I will plan 80% of the trip, and leave 20% for spontaneity. I heavily advice doing this especially if you are traveling to Vegas as you can save a lot of time and money doing so.
The first two days of my trip were already planned out by the organizers, so I didn’t have much to worry about. However, I left roughly a full day open to chill, travel, and have fun where I saw fit. This no-pressure schedule allowed me to unwind and rest for the next part of my trip.
Before flying to Vegas, I booked tickets to see a few shows and planned my travel to and from the venues. This allowed me to not stress about my schedule and really have a good time. I built in buffer times for each location and so if I was running behind schedule, I still have ample time to get where I needed to be.
This also allowed me to experience the delight of eating a Wagu steak for the first time in my life!
All in all, my trip to Vegas was the best solo trip I have ever taken so far. It really seemed like a dream come true as it was such a surreal experience, having no stress, being treated as a VIP, and having everything work out as planned.
Going forward, I learned that it’s okay to enjoy life and take a break from the grind from time to time. Funny enough, taking this trip has encouraged me to dive even deeper into what God has in store for me. He has got me through so much, I wonder what else He has planned.
Well, I guess we will find out soon enough…