Rookie Mistakes

On episode 42 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor talks about his tips and recommendations for visiting Bangkok after living there for a month and a half in his most detailed travel guide yet. Some topics he covers are: - The best areas in the city - What to do - Where to eat - The best street markets to check out - His case for skipping out on street food - How to avoid getting food poisoning - Things to bring in case of food poisoning and how to deal with it - Using public transportation and getting around the city - The best SIM card in Bangkok - Where to watch pro Muay Thai for free - The best gyms to train Muay Thai at - Renewing your visa - How long to stay, where else to go in Thailand, and the best time of year to visit

On episode 41 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor breaks down his guide for visiting Seoul after living there for a month and a half. Topics included are: - The best time of the year to visit - The areas of the city you must visit - What sites are worth seeing (N Seoul Tower, Korean Demilitarized Zone) - The best restaurants to eat at - Korean Coffee Culture - Nightlife - Foods/Snacks you should try - Buying a SIM card - Using public transportation

On episode 40 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor talks about his tips and recommendations for visiting the most popular cities in Romania. He covers topics like visiting Dracula's Castle, riding a ferris wheel in the bottom of a salt mine, and getting lost in a supposedly haunted forest.

On episode 39 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor starts if off talking about the college admissions scandal with Lori Loughlin and other celebrities. He then goes in to talking about the people he met during his ten months traveling that made the experience so great and left a lasting impression. He touches on day trips with strangers, motorcycling through Seoul, the Irish stereotype, and much more.

On episode 38 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor starts it off talking about the documentary, Free Solo, which follows Alex Honnold's life or death journey to becoming the first person ever to free solo climb El Capitan in Yosemite. He then talks about his tips and recommendations for visiting Venice, Italy (13:11). He covers what to see, where to eat, how to get around the city, and gives you some insider information so you are able to have the best experience possible in Venice.

On episode 37 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor talks about his tips and recommendations for visiting Warsaw, Poland. He covers everything from the best places to see, the must try restaurants, and what he liked/didn't like about the city.

On episode 36 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor starts it off with a rough estimate of the cost for a week trip to London. He then goes in to his tips and recommendations for places to see and restaurants to eat at. He covers transportation, SIM cards, London style, and gives a sample itinerary of what to see each day.

On episode 35 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor talks about his top 10 favorite restaurants from his travels in cities like Rome, London, Tokyo, and Bangkok. These are restaurants that you are not going to want to miss out on if you are visiting the cities mentioned in the episode. Stayed tuned for part 2 in the future!

On episode 34 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor starts it off talking about Tom Brady and the Patriot's Super Bowl win. He then gets in to talking about the biggest mistakes he made with growing an Instagram following. He covers methods for growing a following and the ideal engagement percentages for content. He ends the episode talking about what he would do differently and his plan for Instagram going forward.

On episode 33 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor talks about mistakes he made traveling and what he would have done differently. He covers packing and preparing for the trip, mistakes made that cost him money along the way, and warns against the one mistake you do not want to make. He also touches on the different types of cameras good for traveling, the best shoes in his experience, and gives you advice on how to approach travel so you are saving the most money.

On episode 32 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor talks about the advantages and disadvantages of traveling by yourself for an extended period of time. He goes over what to expect, the good and the bad, and discusses how travel will change you and help you grow as a person. If you are unsure on whether or not you want to travel, this is the episode for you!

On episode 31 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor talks about the events that led him to the decision to travel and pursue a career in content creation. He covers his doubts and fears, quitting his job, and the personal insecurities he had to overcome to be able to make the decision.

On episode 30 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor talks about his first week back adjusting to being home in Los Angeles now that his travels are officially over.

On episode 29 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor looks back on traveling to 11 countries and 20 cities over 10 months in 2018. He gives his honest initial reactions and thoughts from every single city he visited, the good and the bad. He ends the episode talking a little about some of the episodes to look forward to in 2019, as there is still a lot to break down from this whole travel experience.

On episode 28 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor talks about his experience eating sushi for the first time ever at Sushi Dai in the Toyosu Fish Market, where he had the weirdest thing he has ever eaten. He then talks about going to Disneyland the following day, as well as which he thinks is better between Disneyland and Disney Sea in Tokyo. He ends the episode talking about some of his frustrations and struggles with Instagram, while also reflecting on if he is taking the right approach in trying to build a podcast audience.

On episode 27 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor talks about his tips and recommendations for your trip to Budapest, the hidden gem of Europe, and one of his favorite cities he has visited. He covers the best places to eat, things to see, a day to day itinerary, and tells the story of the only time he has had something stolen from him while traveling. Other topics covered include the two most popular thermal baths and how to choose which one to visit, as well as different nightlife options during your stay.

On episode 26 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor begins the episode talking about his experience at the Robot Restaurant in Tokyo, one of the most unique entertainment shows in the world, which was featured on Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown. He then talks about the pros and cons of traveling with a DSLR camera vs. a smartphone and gives tips for becoming more comfortable with vlogging. Finally, Connor talks about what he thought of the new Fantastic Beasts movie and ends the episode with a rant on how rare it is for sequels and remakes of movies/TV shows to outdue the originals.

On episode 25 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor starts off the episode talking about the Fury vs. Wilder boxing title match and a new fantasy book series he is reading, which is a great resource on leadership. He then talks about his experience in Kyoto including the sites he saw, Instagram worthy photo opportunities, and the places he ate.

On episode 24 of Rookie Mistakes, Connor talks about a guide for your trip to Florence. He recommends places to eat and sights to see, including one of his favorite restaurants he has ever been to, which he claims is the best budget meal in the world. Florence ended up being one of his favorite cities he has visited and he ends the episode talking about general tips and what he liked.

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 UFC 229.

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, general tips, and what he liked most.

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 to live by.

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 watched with John Mayer where he reflects on what he has learned from his rise and fall as a famous musician. Very insightful interviews!

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 achieve your goals.

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 your trip!

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, routine, and goal setting all are necessary components of success.

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.