TESTIMONIALS

These are some things that influentials thinkers and business leaders have to say about my work, business knowledge, writing and overall philosophy:

Carlos is intelligent, driven, curious, and discerning. It’s been my pleasure to work closely with Carlos on many projects, and I look forward to seeing the results he delivers in the years to come. – Josh Kaufman, author of The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business, an international bestseller

Carlos is absolutely a pleasure to work with. Brilliant, empathetic, action-oriented, and a sharp mind for business. Working with him in Beijing was easy, smooth, and highly productive — I’m amazed at the ground we covered. Whatever he’s asking for his rates, pay them and be assured you’re going to get 20x more value in return. Massive overachiever, great guy. This is someone you want to go to war with. – Sebastian Marshall, Businessman, Author of Ikigai

Carlos thinks hard about business and life. He is not afraid to change his mind. And he has a refined bullshit detector. Add to these things a global mindset and fun personality, and you have a rising star who will surely accomplish big things in his life. I recommend Carlos. – Ben Casnocha, Entrepreneur and Author of The Start-up of You

If you wanted to succeed in business in 1980, it helped to have a great GPA, a Harvard MBA and experience at a top firm. If you want to succeed today, you need to be more like (or hire people like) Carlos Miceli. An absolute hustler in the best sense of the world, Carlos understands that success is not hidden behind ivy walls or expensive diplomas. I’ve personally worked with Carlos on multiple projects and he is a rare combination of brains, hustle and drive. Carlos knows a lot of things about a lot of things but if he doesn’t know something, and he needs to, he’ll research it on his own and be an expert within a week. He makes his own deadlines and consistently over-delivers. Carlos is someone I would want in my classroom, my office and my foxhole and I look forward to working with him again. – Clay Hebert, Founder and CEO of Spindows and TribesWin

“Carlos is an entrepreneur with great determination. A restless mind that’s always looking for new knowledge, and with huge enthusiasm for the world of ideas. It was a pleasure to have him as a speaker during our first TEDx, where he shared his professional experiences and the ideas of those thinkers that he admires, showing the passion of those that are always looking for something beyond the status quo.” – Manuela Calvo, Public Relations in Lola Mora Foundation.

There is no person on the planet that analyzes like Carlos Miceli. Lord knows what actually goes on in his head before he starts riffing on every and any subject imaginable. His curiosity for the inner workings of life is contagious and, just talking with him, will get you passionate about things you didn’t realize you were passionate about. No matter how strong your opinions are, he’ll make you rethink them and that’s a really good thing. – Jamie Varon, Founder and CEO of Shatterboxx

Ever since I first met Carlos, I’ve followed his writing and contributions online religiously; I feel that my writing, business acumen, and self confidence have grown from listening to what Carlos has to say and from the experiences he shares with so many people. Whether we talk about business strategy or personal life, I trust that Carlos will give me profound insight on ways I haven’t approached a problem to find the solution that I may have overlooked otherwise. – Jun Loayza, Founder and CMO of RewardMe

Carlos is today’s Socrates. His good nature and systematic approach to reasoning make him a pleasure to be around. – Austin Evarts, Co-founder & CEO at GoChime

Carlos Miceli is a deep thinker with endless inquisitiveness. His articles are always a pleasure to read. Carlos makes me think and that is one of the highest compliments I can give any writer or philosopher. – John Bardos, Founder of IdeaEconomy and blogger at JetSetCitizen.com

Carlos is one of those people whose opinion I want on just about anything. He approaches life in a very inquisitive way, and I’ve met few people who are as deep-thinking and analytical. He produces great work (in two languages!) and is just as comfortable coldly assessing and spurring conversation as he is rabble-rousing and inciting emotional responses in his readership. – Colin Wright, Owner and Author of Exile Lifestyle

Carlos is able to distill complex ideas down to their most basic, applicable, and challenging components. When you read what he writes, you’ll be thinking about it for a very long time. – Sam Davidson, Co-Founder and Chief Storyteller at Proof Branding

Carlos’ inquisitive nature and insatiable thirst for knowledge serves as his foundation, but it’s his ability to question and communicate in way that spurs and challenges others to reach beyond their comfort zone that makes him someone invaluable to know and learn with/from. – Ryan Stephens, Consultant and Blogger at Ryan Stephens Marketing

Many popular bloggers are playing it safe with their writing and getting too much credit. The thing that I respect the most about Carlos is his audacity. He is not afraid to challenge people and ideas with his writing. – Ryan Paugh, Community Director & Chief Of Staff at The Young Entrepreneur Council

I don’t always agree with Carlos, but he makes me think. For me, that is a big thing in this world – someone that is respectful of other people’s ideas but also has a strong, smart and intriguing opinion of his own. Carlos succeeds in being that person. – Rebecca Thorman, blogger at Kontrary

Carlos is brilliant. He has an insatiable thirst for learning, exploring and connecting with people – it is contagious. His writing is deeply philosophical and his ideas are forward, challenging, and innovative. You can’t help but also adore his quirky humour and smile toward the world. Stick around, you’ve landed in a good place with Carlos. – Grace Boyle, Director of Marketing and Sales at Kapost, blogger at Small Hands Big Ideas

Carlos is one of the most perceptive and intelligent bloggers I have encountered thus far. I first met him through his blog, OwlSparks, and was impressed by the range of topics he discussed in a creative, concise, and thought-provoking manner. His writing is clear and engaging, and never fails to generate discussion. Carlos is not afraid to speak his mind, which is a true asset in the blogosphere. I always find myself learning something new, whether it is about philosophy, human nature, or productivity, when I talk to Carlos or read his writing! – Akhila Kolisetty, Development Advisor at Justice for All Organization

Carlos Miceli impressed me from the moment I first spoke with him. He is deeply thoughtful, sharp, analytical, and focused on exploring what it means to live a life of freedom and personal agency based on one’s own desires, not those handed down by society or institutions. I love Carlos’ writing style, prepare to have your buttons pushed and your eyes opened. – Jenny Blake, Author of Life After College

I’ve been friends with Carlos for several years now and I’ve rarely met a more interesting deep thinker. He’s strategic, well-spoken, and deliberate in everything he does. His refreshing and sometimes irreverent content always makes you think harder. – Monica O’Brien, Marketing Director at Braintree and Author of Social Pollination: Escape the Hype of Social Media and Join the Companies Winning At It

Carlos is one of the most perennially curious people I know. And it really comes out in his prolific blogging. – Stephen Dodson, President of Bretton Fund

Carlos is a fabulous writer and internet expert. His advice is second-to-none. – Dale Stephens, Thiel Fellow and Founder of UnCollege

You hear individuals being referred to as “genius” a lot, but Carlos Miceli is one instance in which “genius” really does fit the bill, and then some. He truly stands out as one of the greatest thought leaders of his class, with the ability to not only develop powerful insights, but communicate them in a way that makes you want to be on his team. And that’s the mark of a true leader: someone who doesn’t just talk at you, but talks with you. Carlos is on the brink of his own revolution, and it’s no exaggeration that anything he has to say is worth listening to. – Ashley Ambirge, Founder at The Middle Finger Project

Brilliant, straight-forward and a game changer. – Shane Mac, Founder at Hello There, and Director of Product at Zaarly

Anyone can publish their opinions online, but most of them end up sounding the same. Carlos is different. It’s refreshing to see someone willing to challenge conventional thinking, to share their wisdom so openly and to help people consider things from an alternative point-of-view… All with a smile on his face! – Sam Birmingham, Founder at We Be

Carlos is a deep-thinking philosopher. He’s all about conscious business and living with integrity. A bonafide rarity for our generation. – Cody McKibben, Co-Founder & Digital Nomad Mentor at Digital Nomad Academy

Carlos Miceli is one of the most exasperating writers on the internet. If you are not prepared to have your beliefs challenged, your opinions discussed and your mind expanded, then it is probably best that you click away from his site. If, however, you are up for the challenge of exposing yourself to a thoughtful and passionate individual who is willing to share himself with his readers and bring the conversation to a higher place, then you have come to the right place. – Elisa Doucette, Writer and Consultant at Ophelias’ Webb

I had the pleasure of working short-term with Carlos on a project we cofounded. He’s kind, ambitious, and armed with a fantastic business wit. – Adam Baker, Owner at Man vs. Debt

Carlos is a person of insight, positivity, and integrity. He’s definitely one of the smartest people I know in social media and business strategy within the Gen-Y community, and anyone who gets an opportunity to work with him will see incredible progress mixed with a radical sensation. – Yu-kai Chou, Founder and CEO of RewardMe; Regular Guest Lecturer/Speaker at Stanford and Google

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