Rookie Mistakes

On episode 23 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor begins the episode talking about the Grand Chess Tour finals and the resulting late nights of the past week due to his newfound obsession. He then talks about his experience at DisneySea (13:36) and gives you his tips and recommendations for what rides you should go on and the places you should eat if you get the chance to visit.

On episode 22 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor compares his experience staying in countries for short periods of time vs longer periods of time. He then talks about the mistakes he has made in his travel plans for Asia, as well as the difficulties that he has experienced from being in Asia the past five months and how they have affected him.

On episode 21 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor discusses his travel guide for visiting Prague. He talks about his recommendations for restaurants and sights to visit, methods of transportation, and buying a prepaid SIM card. He finishes the episode giving general tips to make your trip as easy and memorable as possible and talks about what he liked and didn't like about Prague.

On episode 20 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor talks about food in Tokyo and his discovery of a Mexican chain restaurant that is the Japanese version of Chipotle. He then talks about photo booths in arcades where you can do your hair and makeup before taking highly edited photos. He finishes the podcast talking about running out of money and how it has changed the way he approaches travel and living.

On episode 19 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor starts it off talking about getting sick again, food in Tokyo, and why there are women only train cars in the metro during weekday mornings, which you would think wouldn't be necessary. He finishes the episode drawing a comparison between the Shane Dawson documentary on Jake Paul and the controversy surrounding Conor McGregor and the promotion leading up to...

On episode 18 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor jumps right in and talks about his advice for visiting Kraków. He talks about what he liked and didn't like about the city, as well as gives recommendations on restaurants and places to visit. He specifically goes over Auschwitz and Wawel Castle, two of the things you must do in Kraków, and ends the episode with a few tips for your trip.

On episode 17 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor begins the episode talking about the struggles of traveling to a new place, which still holds true in Tokyo. He then talks about his first impressions of Tokyo which include: amazing food, eating cow's tongue, commoditized relationships, high tech toilets with bidets, Mexican standoffs in public restrooms, and general observations.

On episode 16 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor begins talking a little about his overall experience in Bangkok as he gets ready to go to Tokyo. He then goes in to his guide for visiting Edinburgh (7:54), one of the most beautiful cities in the world and the birthplace of Harry Potter. He first mentions how to actually pronounce Edinburgh and then discusses restaurant recommendations, sights to visit, ge...

On episode 15 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor starts it off talking about the inconveniences of Bangkok traffic, highlighted by a 5 hour "adventure" walking back to his Airbnb one night. He then goes into how his love of books influenced him growing up, as well as the impact reading The Alchemist had on him when he first started traveling. He ends the podcast with a list he created of 13 rules he wants...

On episode 14 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor talks about being stuck in a rut and the unproductive week he had binge watching TV shows. He gives some TV recommendations and then talks about his first muay thai class where he sparred with a 12 year old muay thai fighter. He then talks about Gennady Golovkin's career after his loss to Canelo Alvarez. He finishes the podcast talking about interviews he w...

On episode 13 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor talks about going to see his first muay thai event, ten foot lizards in Bangkok, and the awkwardness of vlogging his day. He then goes into his honest opinion of Bangkok so far and finishes the episode discussing the difficulty of being yourself, as well as the importance of constantly challenging yourself to doing the uncomfortable things necessary to achi...

On episode 12 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor talks about his second week in Bangkok, which was rough to say the least. He tells a cautionary tale about being scammed and then getting food poisoning, all in the same day. The episode ends with Connor talking about his idea for potentially expanding the podcast to two episodes a week.

On episode 11 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor talks about the culture shock he is experiencing in Bangkok and bad food experiences. He then goes into the Logan Paul vs KSI boxing match. The episode ends with Connor briefly touching on the "hater mindset" in social media and making bad choices.

On episode 10 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor talks about the origins of One Direction as well as their success as solo artists and his last week in Seoul visiting the border with North Korea. He ends the episode exploring why he has lacked motivation the past week, celebrating accomplishments, and focusing on what you do have rather than what you lack.

On episode 9 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor goes over tips and recommendations for visiting Rome based on his experiences (9:59). He talks about food (12:35) and gelato recommendations (21:51), the sights to prioritize with a four day itinerary (28:34), and getting around the city (47:33). He ends the episode with what he liked and didn't like about Rome (51:31). This one is a must listen for planning...

On episode 8 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor talks about guided meditation apps and how they cost money to use, which inspires him to give a sample of his own guided meditation. He then goes into the past week and what he has done to help him gain more clarity towards his goals. He ends the episode talking about what he has learned so far from traveling the past 5.5 months (25:48).

On episode 7 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor starts it off talking about taking a test that identified him as a snowflake, his plans for creating successful habits, and the direction he wants to take on social media going forward. He ends the episode with his thoughts on four different Vice documentaries and what makes a piece of content on social media more successful than another.

On episode 6 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor starts it off talking about the Drake's "In My Feelings" social media challenge, YouTubers, and a recent experience he had where he almost threw up out of disgust for the first time in his life. He then talks about momentum in sports and how he has started to apply those principles to the real world. (14:36) This leads him in to talking about how momentum, r...

On episode 5 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor starts it off by talking about spicy food and his advice for experiencing the joy of Chipotle with Sriracha. He then goes into his observations, experiences, and struggles so far with building a following on Instagram, as well as the strategies people can use to increase their following.

On episode four of Rookie Mistakes, Connor starts it off talking about his time in Seoul so far. He then goes into his thoughts on the difficulties content creation brings, shifts in mindset since he started traveling, and the road to becoming a success. He ends the episode with a real life example of overcoming challenges to reach your goals.

On the third episode of Rookie Mistakes, Connor starts it off with a bang by accidentally deleting the original episode. In version two, he talks about his worst travel experience ever during his first day and a half in Paris, the uncontrollable circumstances of life, and becoming comfortable in the uncomfortable. He then goes in to his tips and recommendations for visiting Paris (26:41).

On episode two of Rookie Mistakes, Connor talks about his first night out in Seoul, dancing at bars, and his first faire la bise. He then goes in to making sacrifices to prioritize personal goals, procrastination, and his mental barriers.

In the first episode of Rookie Mistakes, Connor talks about pronouncing the names of countries, missing flights, the struggle getting to his Airbnb in Seoul, and his motivations for starting the Rookie Mistakes podcast.