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Renegades - Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Enjoy aerial footage of Stand Up Paddle boarding in Laguna Beach, CA.  Video montage is mixed to Renegades by X Ambassadors. 

Rainbow Falls

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Rainbow Falls Rainbow Fall is a breathtaking waterfalls located bout 2.5 miles past the Devil's Postpile in Mammoth, CA. It's an incredible beautiful backdrop to Mammoth's natural setting. Rainbow Falls Devil's Postpile  Devil's Postpile  Devil's Postpile  Mammoth River Back of Rainbow Falls Devil's Postpile 

Victorville Airplane Graveyard Visit

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Airplane graveyards are interesting cultural landmarks. In some ways, it’s difficult to imagine that new planes costing over $350 million dollars, can eventually be left in the dessert. In other ways, the remote landscape juxtaposed against modern machinery, creates a unique photography opportunity. This particular graveyard is near the Southern Logistics Airport in Victorville, CA.   Victorville Airplane Graveyard

Epic Laguna Beach Stand Up Paddle

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Enjoy a video montage of stand up paddle boarding in Laguna Beach, CA captured with a drone. Video footage captured by Andrew Gabell of Backyard Histor , song is "Renegades" by the X Ambassadors and the paddle boarder is me . :) 

Paramount Ranch

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Paramount Ranch Enjoy various images of Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills, CA. Paramount Ranch was a former movie set and the backdrop to several iconic Western movies, such as The Cisco Kidd and television shows, including Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman. The property is maintained by the National Park Service and is open to the public for tours. Parking is complimentary. Paramount Ranch Western Town Setting Paramount Ranch Barn Window

My Condolences

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Treasure Island @ Night My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and loved ones of Hunter Schwirtz. Although I didn’t personally know him, he has left behind a strong impression and impact on our community. I’m always amazed at how strongly, quickly & cohesively Laguna Beach can rally behind individuals mourning incomprehensible loss. I have felt this same love and support over the last ten years since Max & Mark passed away. Although we miss our departed daily – no matter what age someone is when they pass away, it’s comforting to know that our community can help, embrace and support those grieving grieving and in need of comfort. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help or share from your personal experiences to those grieving as our personal experiences can often help provide some guidance and possibly even some comfort.  ‪#‎ onelove‬

Let's Fly!

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Enjoy drone video footage of stand up paddle boarding near Seal Rock & Crescent Bay in Laguna Beach, CA. Video footage captured by Andrew Gabell of Backyard History ; soundtrack "The Ocean" by Led Zeppelin. 

Mission Accomplished!

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A HUGE THANK YOU! Thank you to everyone who contributed to my brother's memorial foundation scholarship fundraiser ! My family and I are very humbled by your generous donations and support for our mission to help provide financial needs scholarships to graduating high school students.  If you contributed the scholarship, the 2016 calendars will be delivered near the holidays. 

OC Register Article Feature

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A big thank you to the Orange County Register for publishing an article about Mark's memorial scholarships and our efforts to help provide financial needs scholarships to graduating high school students. To read the article, please click here . 

Mark Tiner Memorial Fundraiser Update

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The momentum for my brother's memorial scholarship continues to grow! Please take a moment and visit our IndieGoGo Fundraiser page to learn how you can make a difference! The campaign ends August 28, 2015. 

2015 Mark Tiner Scholarship Fundraiser

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I've organized a fundraiser for my brother's memorial scholarship. I'm asking for a $20 donation for a 2016 calendar featuring my photographs with proceeds benefiting the fund. If you have a moment, please watch the 1-minute video above and learn how you can help make a difference. Let's impact our community together! Link to donation page:   http://igg.me/at/tiner/x/11505110 Every donation helps makes a difference! 

2015 Mark Tiner Education Foundation Recipient

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2015 Mark Tiner Education Foundation Recipient Last May, I presented the 2015 Mark Tiner Education Foundation Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to Teresa Rivera from Buena Park High School. Theresa will attend UCLA this fall. It was rewarding to present the scholarship with my wife, Ashley Tiner, and some of Theresa's school counselors. The Mark Tiner Education Foundation , is a fund of the Orange County Community Foundation, a California 501 (C) 3. 2015 Mark Tiner Education Foundation Recipient - Teresa Rivera from Buena Park High School

Surf City Marathon Discount Code

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After 7 consecutive years of running the 1/2 marathon, I'm excited to be an official ambassador for the 2016  Surf City USA Marathon ! If you would like a special discount code, use "SCMTINER10" at checkout to save 10% the entry fee. The code is valid for both the 1/2 and full marathons! Click here to register. 

More Lessons From #Workcation

This post is #16 in a #17 post series about workcations. The learn more about workcations and see the full eBook, check out  Workcation. Have the best life now!  on Amazon. It's free to borrow, if you have a Kindle device or Amazon Prime.  What moments in our life, will we remember when we are old? …Will we see our entire life flash before our eyes in a 20-30 seconds shortly before we pass away? ...What moments from that montage will we remember? More than likely, it will not be the time we spent working away in our office or cubicle. It will not be the moments spent inching away in the rush hour traffic or the time folding laundry and cleaning house. More than likely, we will remember the times we spent with our friends and family. It will be the individual accomplishment share with ourselves, family members, and friends that we will cherish, revere, and remember.  There are various professional, romantic, and life milestones in life. Professional milestones, such a high s

Expand Your Potential

This post is #15 in a #17 post series about workcations. The learn more about workcations and see the full eBook, check out  Workcation. Have the best life now!  on Amazon. It's free to borrow, if you have a Kindle device or Amazon Prime.        If you are looking for ways to enjoy more luxurious or cost-intensive workcations that are outside of your budget, there are two ways to create additional income: 1) reduce your monthly expenditures or 2) create additional income streams. As you divide you list into two different categories listed below, determine which ones you can revise, add or subtract to help you make the most of your lifestyle. 1) Reduce Expenditures         From enjoy a Starbucks latte to paying for cable TV, there are one-time and monthly expenses that can overpower our lives. At times, our expenses can overwhelm us and make us feel like we can never get ahead.  In order to reduce your monthly budget, it’s important to divide your expenses into two categories

Workcation is the New Norm for Retirement

This post is #14 / #17 post series about workcations. The learn more about workcations and see the full eBook, check out  Workcation. Have the best life now!  on Amazon. It's free to borrow, if you have a Kindle device or Amazon Prime.  Retirement sounds boring and in many cases unfeasible. Are we really expected to stop work completely and resort to a life of relaxation? On the flip side, why do we have to wait until we retire in order to have the freedom to pursue our passions? Let me pop the bubble of waiting until you have worked 30 years and are living off fixed income in order to start living your dreams. If we continue to live a balanced life and enjoy workcations at your discretion, we will be able to enjoy a balanced and accomplished life now, instead of waiting for a lifetime to pass.                 If you are planning to wait for retirement to enjoy your free time or afternoon, just how prepared are you? Several studies have found many Americans are not prepa

Don’t Talk Yourself Out of It

This post is #13 in a #17 post series about workcations. The learn more about workcations and see the full eBook, check out  Workcation. Have the best life now!  on Amazon. It's free to borrow, if you have a Kindle device or Amazon Prime.  Hopefully, by now you feel motivated and encouraged to plan and take a workcation. However, if the thoughts of going hiking after work is suddenly being conflicted with prohibitive thoughts, such as “how am I going to find a babysitter,” or “I just have too much to do,” well let me encourage you to stop those thoughts! Let’s take a few moments here to look at common objections to a workcation and understand how you can move forward through them. These objections are simply mental speed bumps that you simply need to drive over and not look back. Let these positive rebuttals fuel your tank and help you continue to stay full of hope and accelerate over any hesitation, doubt, or reason to not take a workcation. Commons Objects to “Work

Ideas for a “Workcation”

This post is #12 in a #17 post series about workcations. The learn more about workcations and see the full eBook, check out  Workcation. Have the best life now!  on Amazon. It's free to borrow, if you have a Kindle device or Amazon Prime.        Workcations don’t need to be elaborate and require a lot of money to enjoy. From enjoying a picnic in a park to taking a stroll along a hiking path, workcations are meant to get outside and enjoy nature, while unplugging from technology and connecting with others around them. Below are some additional workcation ideas to help you make the most of your experiences and share a range of opportunities for workcationers of all budget levels! Low-Cost Workcations Ideas: Takeout picnic in park. Instead of eating at that fast food restaurant or quickly in your car, take a few moments and enjoy your next takeout meal at a park. Walk along beach. You may be geographically restricted to this, but if you leave near a beach, take advanta

How to Make your Own Workcation

This post is #11 in a #17 post series about workcations. The learn more about workcations and see the full eBook, check out  Workcation. Have the best life now!  on Amazon. It's free to borrow, if you have a Kindle device or Amazon Prime.  Experiencing your own workcation simply doesn’t happen overnight. It takes a little time to plan, prepare, and get ready for your first experience. The simple steps below are to help you make the most of your experience and help you appreciate each and every workcation moving forward. Write it down: The easiest way to start your workcation is to write it down. You may already know what you want it to be or you may have a list of several workcations that you would like to explore. If your list is long, you may need to prioritize it to help you focus. There is a magical element that happens when we write something down. It becomes tangible, brings to fruition the ideas and life and helps us rationally explore something we may just be thinki

Benefits to Time Off/Workcation

This post is #10 in a #17 post series about workcations. The learn more about workcations and see the full eBook, check out  Workcation. Have the best life now!  on Amazon. It's free to borrow, if you have a Kindle device or Amazon Prime.  As you continue to define and expand upon the reasons behind your workcation, let’s look at some of the leading studies about the benefits of taking time off. According to Alertness Solutions, an independent research firm, the benefits of a vacation respite can help increase worker performance by 80%, and reaction times of returning vacationers increased 40%. As you take breaks from work, your ability to reconnect actually increases! Imagine that! Productivity increases as we take time to play and reconnect with your true passions. In fact, Stuart Brownfounder of the National Institute for Play in California shares that active play increases the responsive, flexible, skilled aspects of our brain. All of these qualities are excellent for t

The Why versus the What

This post is #9 in a #17 post series about workcations. The learn more about workcations and see the full eBook, check out  Workcation. Have the best life now!  on Amazon. It's free to borrow, if you have a Kindle device or Amazon Prime.  It is easy to focus on a goal without understanding the reason behind the goal. If you don’t focus on the motivation behind accomplishing the goal, then it can be a struggle to set in motion the plans and initiatives to accomplish the goal. For example, your goal may be to run a half marathon, but if there is no why; it may be harder to push forward with accomplishing the goal. However, if the goal is to run a half marathon to raise money for a charity, lose weight or increase distance from the last race run, then it can become a lot easier to step forward with running the half marathon. The why behind our goals is as equally as important as the what . In the case of the workcation, the why may be to spend more time with family, take a b

Experience & lessons from my first Workcation

This post is #8 in a #17 post series about workcations. The learn more about workcations and see the full eBook, check out  Workcation. Have the best life now!  on Amazon. It's free to borrow, if you have a Kindle device or Amazon Prime.  The idea of having a bonfire, sleeping in a tent, showering, and returning to work may not excite everyone, but it warmed my spirit! I felt I became so accustomed to the comforts of my house – running hot shower, comfortable bed, and toilet – as well as the comforts of technology – including watching programmed DVR television, perfectly arranging my Netflix queue, responding to email at a moment’s notice  – that I lost touch with unplugging during the workweek. The idea of going somewhere local and unplugging for a few days, while still going to work and contributing during the day, made me feel I could have the best of both worlds – a stable career and dedicated time to relax. My first workcation was spring 2013 for two days at Doheny Cam